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1617BT37 Estimating customs costs and burdens for businesses

H M REVENUE & CUSTOMS

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25 Apr 2017 at 13:14

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves H M Revenue & Customs, which has awarded a contract for the project titled "1617BT37 Estimating customs costs and burdens for businesses." This contract falls under the research and experimental development services category, specifically aimed at understanding the costs associated with trading outside the UK. The procurement method used was a mini-competition within the DWP Social and Economic Research Framework, with the contract period commencing on 1st February 2017 and concluding on 31st May 2017. The total contract value is £90,304, with the delivery location being London.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses focused on research and consultancy services, particularly those specialising in international trade and customs operations. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would be well-suited to compete, given the project's emphasis on gathering evidence relating to the costs faced by SMEs in importing and exporting. By engaging in this procurement process, companies can enhance their credibility and open pathways for further contracts in the public sector.

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Notice Title

1617BT37 Estimating customs costs and burdens for businesses

Notice Description

The main aim of the research is to gather evidence on current costs of trading outside the UK, specifically set-up costs for importing/ exporting SMEs and costs charged by freight forwarders. The evidence collected will help our understanding of the costs and administrative burdens that businesses face. Additional information: This contract was let as part of a mini-competition within the DWP Social and Economic Research Framework 2013

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-eb3fd7ce-a772-41ee-925c-cf0e75e9095d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/55818c26-e827-4efc-8de6-5b8ce345a2b0
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 -
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
£90,304 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£90,304 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Apr 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
27 Jan 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Jan 20179 years ago
Contract Period
1 Feb 2017 - 31 May 2017 1-6 months
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
Not specified
Contact Email
stuart.bishop@hmrc.gsi.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

IFF RESEARCH

Further Information

Notice Documents

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