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Customer Immersion Programme (2025 - 28)

H M REVENUE & CUSTOMS

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24 Nov 2025 at 10:26

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for the "Customer Immersion Programme (2025 - 28)" has been completed by H M Revenue & Customs. This contract, classified under research services, focuses on enhancing customer understanding as part of the design process for HMRC. The project is located in the United Kingdom, with a considerable value of £135,000. The procurement method employed was a direct award under the 'Other' category, with the award status achieved on 28th November 2025. The contract period spans from 28th November 2025 to 28th November 2028. This procurement falls under the services industry category and was particularly oriented towards small and medium enterprises (SMEs), excluding VCSE organisations.

This tender presents potential business growth opportunities, especially for SMEs skilled in delivering research services. Firms capable of offering robust customer insight solutions stand to gain from engaging in such government-led initiatives, which often lead to long-term collaborations. The direct award nature of this procurement highlights the possibility for niche service providers to develop partnerships with public sector organisations like HMRC, establishing valuable contacts and reputation within the industry. Businesses aiming to expand their presence within the public sector and those with innovative approaches to customer immersion and insight will find this contract especially lucrative.

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Notice Title

Customer Immersion Programme (2025 - 28)

Notice Description

The Customer Immersion Programme within CPD has responsibility for planning and driving forward customer understanding. Immersion being seen as integral to the HMRC design process. CPD SLT are championing all teams to utilise the insight immersion can bring. We aim to build on the expansion of the immersion programme a senior levels including DDS and DGS. Customer Immersion has been identified as an essential part of the initial approach to building capability, empathy and understanding in our staff.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8c215268-2aa3-48db-a759-d801552c779b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/395f5c5f-0225-42b1-a327-184e243bdffd
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73110000 - Research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£135,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£135,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
27 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
28 Nov 2025 - 28 Nov 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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
LONDON
Postcode
SS99 1AA
Post Town
Southend-on-Sea
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH31 Southend-on-Sea
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Southend-on-Sea
Electoral Ward
Victoria
Westminster Constituency
Southend East and Rochford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DISCOVERY RESEARCH

Further Information

Notice Documents

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