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Evaluation of employer National Insurance contributions (NICs) reliefs for employees under 21 and apprentices under 25

H M REVENUE & CUSTOMS

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09 Apr 2021 at 09:21

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process involved the buying organisation, H M Revenue & Customs (HMRC), which has its headquarters in Salford, UK. The tender, titled "Evaluation of employer National Insurance contributions (NICs) reliefs for employees under 21 and apprentices under 25", was initiated to assess the effectiveness of NICs reliefs. This procurement falls under the services category, specifically focusing on research and development services. The procurement method used was a limited procedure within the framework of the CCS Research Marketplace agreement (RM6018). The contract was signed on 12th March 2021, and the evaluation aimed to provide insights into the impact of these reliefs on youth employment.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specializing in research and consultancy services, particularly those with expertise in economic evaluations and public policy assessments. Companies that can demonstrate a robust methodology and a team experienced in delivery and quality standards would be well-suited to participate in similar future opportunities. The inclusion of an extension option for the contractor also indicates potential for ongoing collaboration and further research projects in this area.

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Notice Title

Evaluation of employer National Insurance contributions (NICs) reliefs for employees under 21 and apprentices under 25

Notice Description

HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) Contracted a suppler from the CCS Research Marketplace agreement (RM6018) to undertake an evaluation of the employer National Insurance contributions (NICs) reliefs for apprentices under 25 and employees under 21.

Lot Information

Lot 1

HMRC required a contractor to develop and carry out the evaluation on the specification for the Evaluation of employer National Insurance contributions (NICs) reliefs for employees under 21 and apprentices under 25. This evaluation aims to understand the effectiveness of the employer NICs reliefs to support and encourage the employment of young people, and provide an econometric evaluation of these NICs reliefs, with respect to their direct and indirect impacts.

Options: 6 months extension available

Procurement Information

Procedure carried out under CCS Framework for DPS Research Market Place (RM6018).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02a429
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007352-2021
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Apr 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Mar 20214 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
H M REVENUE & CUSTOMS
Contact Name
Jonathon Carter-Hume
Contact Email
jonathon.carterhume@hmrc.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
Not specified

Local Authority
Salford
Electoral Ward
Ordsall
Westminster Constituency
Salford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

KANTAR

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