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Provision of Compliance and Debt Quantitative Defined Term Agreement

CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE

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Summary of the contracting process

This procurement process, led by the Crown Commercial Service on behalf of HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC), involves a contract for the Provision of Compliance and Debt Quantitative Defined Term Agreement. The contract is categorised under collection agency services and aims to conduct various quantitative research projects regarding compliance and debt themes. It commenced with a tender stage that ended on 4th February 2026, with the active award phase updated on 9th March 2026. The contract, valued at £1,750,000, spans from 9th March 2026 to 8th March 2029 and covers numerous regions across the United Kingdom including Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland, and the Isle of Man. The procurement method used was selective, with a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system.

This tender presents an opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to engage in research projects across a broad range of locations within the United Kingdom, potentially enhancing their profile and expertise in compliance and debt analysis. While large companies like IPSOS (Market Research) LTD have been awarded the contract, the emphasis on small to medium scale projects provides vast opportunities for smaller businesses to offer competitive services in niche areas within the industry. Firms specialising in quantitative research or those aspiring to break into the collection agency services sector might find this tender particularly beneficial for strategic growth and development.

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Notice Title

Provision of Compliance and Debt Quantitative Defined Term Agreement

Notice Description

Provision of Compliance and Debt Quantitative Defined Term Agreement. The contract will provide a range of small to medium scale quantitative research projects aimed at exploring and understanding themes related to compliance and debt.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f6411226-ff93-4bc5-8b23-958c4d95c5ef
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6881451c-6340-4649-a39c-1be1fe55cfc4
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79940000 - Collection agency services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,750,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,750,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Mar 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
4 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Mar 20262 months ago
Contract Period
9 Mar 2026 - 8 Mar 2029 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
CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L3 9PP
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD72 Liverpool
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England), TLL Wales, TLM Scotland, TLN Northern Ireland

Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
City Centre North
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Riverside

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

IPSOS (MARKET RESEARCH

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