--- title: "Expression of Interest: Researching the drivers of tax compliance behaviour among the wealthy and ways to improve it" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-017b6668-5071-41bc-b9eb-bbdb072eb96f" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-017b6668-5071-41bc-b9eb-bbdb072eb96f" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-017b6668-5071-41bc-b9eb-bbdb072eb96f.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-017b6668-5071-41bc-b9eb-bbdb072eb96f.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "H M REVENUE & CUSTOMS" published: "2017-07-10" --- # Expression of Interest: Researching the drivers of tax compliance behaviour among the wealthy and ways to improve it Buyer: H M REVENUE & CUSTOMS Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-017b6668-5071-41bc-b9eb-bbdb072eb96f [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-017b6668-5071-41bc-b9eb-bbdb072eb96f) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-017b6668-5071-41bc-b9eb-bbdb072eb96f.json) ## Summary HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has initiated a tender titled "Expression of Interest: Researching the drivers of tax compliance behaviour among the wealthy and ways to improve it". The procurement is in the Tender stage with a focus on research services, particularly examining tax compliance among High Net Worth and affluent individuals. The tender closes for submissions on 31st July 2017, with the contract period expected to commence on 4th September 2017 and conclude by 5th March 2018. HMRC aims to conduct this research across the United Kingdom and potentially other territories. This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in social and economic research services, particularly those with experience in engaging hard-to-reach populations. Firms adept at conducting high-quality research on sensitive financial behaviours will be well-positioned to provide innovative solutions that can inform HMRC's tax compliance strategies. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations are encouraged to participate, as the procurement method is selective, specifically through a restricted procedure. ## Notice HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) would like to invite research organisations to express an interest in tendering for a research study aimed at exploring the drivers of tax compliance behaviour among Wealthy individuals and investigating ways to improve it. Obtaining this evidence will help HMRC target its tax compliance strategy and maximise its revenue. We anticipate that the research will have two stages: a pilot stage and a main stage, with a review point in the middle: * The aim of the pilot stage is to test out the key elements of the main study including the methodology (response and levels of engagement with participants; eliciting honest and meaningful responses from the participants); testing ideas to improve tax compliance among this group; and feasibility of expanding the pilot into a full scale research project. * The aim of the main stage of the research is to explore the factors that influence tax compliance behaviour among Wealthy individuals in depth, and to research effective means of improving it. The Wealthy group includes High Net Worth (HNW) and affluent individuals. The research aims to engage directly with both of them, or failing that, with their tax agents. This is an increasingly important area of work for the department, and an opportunity to conduct innovative research that will feed into the development of new policies. We recognise that this group may be challenging to engage in compliance research but at the same time the project offers plenty of opportunities for trying new approaches; in addition, we have managed to successfully carry out research with other hard to reach populations in the past, and we could provide a sample of the wealthy population as a sampling frame. EOIs will be evaluated on the following criteria: * Demonstrates knowledge and experience of successfully engaging hard to reach populations (such as wealthy individuals) directly in research; and * Demonstrates experience of conducting high-quality research with individuals on sensitive subjects (such as research related to financial decision making). As this is an EOI stage only you are not expected to provide a detailed response. Submitted documents should not exceed 1000 words and should outline how you propose to meet the research requirement. If you have any queries regarding this research project please contact Dina Dimou (Konstantina.dimou@hmrc.gsi.gov.uk). ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5132c647-fb9a-4e4d-8e6d-ecc8f04ae17b | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Restricted procedure | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 10 Jul 2017 | | Submission deadline | 31 Jul 2017 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 3 Sep 2017 - 5 Mar 2018 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £80,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | H M REVENUE & CUSTOMS | | Locality | 3 STANLEY STREET | | Post town | Manchester | | Postcode | M60 9LA | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester | | ITL 3 | TLD34 Greater Manchester South West | | Local authority | Salford | | Electoral ward | Ordsall | | Westminster constituency | Salford | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 73110000 - Research services - 79311400 - Economic research services - 79315000 - Social research services ## Release History - 10 Jul 2017 at 09:51 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5132c647-fb9a-4e4d-8e6d-ecc8f04ae17b - 10 Jul 2017 at 09:47 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5132c647-fb9a-4e4d-8e6d-ecc8f04ae17b - 10 Jul 2017 at 09:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5132c647-fb9a-4e4d-8e6d-ecc8f04ae17b ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5132c647-fb9a-4e4d-8e6d-ecc8f04ae17b 10th July 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e5ba1546-f616-43c2-a6f4-4d45275d5fa2 Guidance on SAP Ariba Registration - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/900c44fa-b9e8-469d-b1de-a9ed0ac702d8 Responding to this EOI - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c3a9b60f-9520-408a-a18e-011687b9227c Using SAP Ariba to respond to HMRC opportunities - Supplier Guidance - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/79ef8ae2-12be-499f-a787-7ebe385418c2 HMRC Standard Tendering Instructions - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/09679499-22c9-443d-91e4-f3f70a99e794 Further EOI Information ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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