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title: "Research to understand why MTD non-compliant businesses have not yet signed up."
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# Research to understand why MTD non-compliant businesses have not yet signed up.

Buyer: H M REVENUE & CUSTOMS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-065103a7-e5d8-4a20-b06b-a170f96a4ae1

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## Summary

The procurement process is led by H M Revenue & Customs, which is commissioning research titled "Research to understand why MTD non-compliant businesses have not yet signed up." This initiative falls under the research services category and is located in the North West of England. The procurement method employed is a qualitative call-off contract, and the contract period commenced on 27 January 2020 and will conclude on 30 April 2020. It is noted that the end of the tender submission period was 24 January 2020, and the awarded contract is valued at £32,167.50.

This tender presents opportunities for research firms, particularly those with expertise in market analysis and business compliance. Given the specific focus on understanding the barriers faced by VAT businesses regarding Making Tax Digital (MTD), companies offering qualitative research services will be well-suited to compete. The insights generated from this research could pave the way for future projects aimed at improving business engagement with digital tax compliance, potentially leading to further contracts in the public sector.

## Notice

The aim of the research is to understand barriers to signing up for MTD for those businesses who are mandated to sign up have not done so. The research will consist of 45 telephone interviews with VAT businesses with a turnover of PS85,000 or over, who have not signed up to Making Tax Digital. Findings from this research are expected to inform future communications to encourage businesses to sign up to MTD.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/514a06d5-6c15-4cdc-92e2-cba4ec3e8057 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Procured through HMRC's qualitative call-off contract which was competitively commissioned under the Market Research Framework. |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Jan 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Jan 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Jan 2020 |
| Contract period | 27 Jan 2020 - 30 Apr 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £32,167 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £32,167 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | H M REVENUE & CUSTOMS |
| Locality | SOUTHEND-ON-SEA |
| Post town | Southend-on-Sea |
| Postcode | SS99 1AA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex |
| ITL 3 | TLH31 Southend-on-Sea |
| Local authority | Southend-on-Sea |
| Electoral ward | Victoria |
| Westminster constituency | Southend East and Rochford |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | IPSOS MORI |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services

## Release History

- 29 Jan 2020 at 16:43 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/514a06d5-6c15-4cdc-92e2-cba4ec3e8057

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/514a06d5-6c15-4cdc-92e2-cba4ec3e8057
  29th January 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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