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Research to understand reassurance needs of customer to inform development of levers and encouraging take up of the Personal Tax Account

H M REVENUE & CUSTOMS

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08 Mar 2018 at 11:52

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, initiated by H M Revenue & Customs, involved a tender titled "Research to understand reassurance needs of customer to inform development of levers and encouraging take up of the Personal Tax Account." This project falls within the industry category of Research and development services and related consultancy services. The tender period concluded on 20 June 2017, with the contract period starting on 18 July 2017 and ending on 27 October 2017. This selective procurement process was conducted through a call-off from a framework agreement, with a total contract value of £64,693, and the assignment has reached completion.

This tender opens avenues for businesses involved in market research and consultancy, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) adept at understanding customer needs and digital services. Companies with expertise in user engagement, customer experience design, and digital strategy development would be particularly well-suited to compete. Engaging with H M Revenue & Customs on projects that seek to enhance customer trust and interaction with digital platforms can substantiate businesses’ credibility and facilitate growth in this sector.

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Notice Title

Research to understand reassurance needs of customer to inform development of levers and encouraging take up of the Personal Tax Account

Notice Description

Assignment under the Market Research MR130001 Agreement Contract. The aim of this research was to understand the customer need for reassurance, certainty and trust within HMRC digital channels and specifically within the PTA. The research sought to answer the following objectives: 1. To understand how customers view their responsibilities for their tax affairs. 2. Understand the customer need for reassurance, certainty and trust when meeting tax obligations. 3. Explore customer awareness and understanding of HMRC digital services. 4. Identify barriers to using PTA and what support is needed to address these. 5. Design levers and ideas to influence reassurance and trust. 6. Test and optimise existing concepts that HMRC is using or considering Customer uses and expectations of digital services differed slightly depending on the tax group, their previous experiences with HMRC and how confident they felt about getting their tax right.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d8ae1b09-1834-4d86-8300-0347d7d8f613
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£64,693 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£64,693 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Mar 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Jun 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Jun 20178 years ago
Contract Period
17 Jul 2017 - 27 Oct 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2BQ
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

IPSOS RESEARCH

Further Information

Notice Documents

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