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Research to Support the Development of HMRC's Digital Services for Agents

H M REVENUE & CUSTOMS

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26 Oct 2021 at 11:41

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves H M Revenue & Customs (HMRC), which is located in Salford, UK. The title of this tender is "Research to Support the Development of HMRC's Digital Services for Agents," falling under the services category with a classification for research and development services. The procurement method used was limited, specifically an award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition. The contract has an active status with a value of £120,000 and was signed on 29th September 2021, making this an opportunity for businesses in the research consultancy sector who can provide insights into tax agent business models and their interactions with HMRC's digital services.

This tender creates substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in research and development, particularly those with expertise in qualitative and quantitative research methods. Firms that can conduct in-depth interviews and surveys, especially those familiar with digital tax services and software platforms, would be well-suited to compete for similar contracts. The process allows for extension options, which can further benefit businesses looking to establish long-term partnerships with public sector entities like HMRC.

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Notice Title

Research to Support the Development of HMRC's Digital Services for Agents

Notice Description

HMRC requires research from a research supplier to understand the different types of tax agent business models and how they interact with our digital services. This will be comprised of two possible stages: an initial exploratory phase which will deliver qualitative depth interviews (telephone or online) with agents to explore their experiences, attitudes and behaviours relating to HMRC digital services and tax software platforms; followed by an optional quantitative survey to quantify the insights generated from the exploratory phase in order to apply them to the wider agent population

Lot Information

Lot 1

HMRC requires research from a research supplier to understand the different types of tax agent business models and how they interact with our digital services. This will be comprised of two possible stages: an initial exploratory phase which will deliver qualitative depth interviews (telephone or online) with agents to explore their experiences, attitudes and behaviours relating to HMRC digital services and tax software platforms; followed by an optional quantitative survey to quantify the insights generated from the exploratory phase in order to apply them to the wider agent population

Options: 6 months optional extensions period.

Procurement Information

The procurement has followed the procedures within the framework agreement under a Dynamic Purchasing System process.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02effd
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026768-2021
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
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
£120,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Oct 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Sep 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 9HL
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

Further Information

Notice URLs

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