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1617BT31 Understanding the growth journey of the 'upper end' of small business and Mid-sized businesses

H M REVENUE & CUSTOMS

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves H M Revenue & Customs, based in Salford, who initiated a tender titled "Understanding the growth journey of the 'upper end' of small business and Mid-sized businesses." The primary industry category for this project is research and experimental development services, with a contract value of £49,675. This tender was completed, and the contract period ran from 2nd January 2017 to 5th May 2017. The tender was let following a mini-competition within the DWP Social and Economic Research Framework 2013, and the tender period closed on 9th December 2016.

This procurement presents an opportunity especially well-suited for businesses engaged in research and consultancy services targeting small and mid-sized enterprises. Companies with expertise in understanding business growth challenges and tax system navigation would benefit greatly from this contract. The contract aims to assist H M Revenue & Customs in identifying support mechanisms for businesses facing significant transitions, thus creating a niche for businesses that can provide informative insights and data-driven methodologies to support this initiative.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

1617BT31 Understanding the growth journey of the 'upper end' of small business and Mid-sized businesses

Notice Description

This research will help HMRC to better understand the needs of the 'upper end' of small businesses as they grow and their transition to mid-sized business; and as mid-sized businesses seek to become larger and potentially, more complex businesses. This research will also enable us to identify where these specific businesses turn to currently for support and the opportunities available for additional support businesses need at key life events, such as taking on additional employees, increasing turnover, undertaking research and development, and starting to trade internationally. This study will be used to help inform options to aid growth by developing our understanding of the challenges posed by the tax system to businesses as they follow their growth journey . Additional information: This contract was let following a mini competition within the DWP Social and Economic Research Framework 2013

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6ed82a79-c049-4a85-9e87-1acd4cc51e96
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8d21270a-671b-4564-89bd-08eb2b686e26
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73100000 - Research and experimental development services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£49,675 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£49,675 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Feb 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
9 Dec 2016Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Dec 20169 years ago
Contract Period
2 Jan 2017 - 5 May 2017 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
H M REVENUE & CUSTOMS
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SALFORD
Postcode
M60 9LA
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD34 Greater Manchester South West
Delivery Location
TLI London
Local Authority
Salford
Electoral Ward
Ordsall
Westminster Constituency
Salford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

IPSOS MORI

Further Information

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