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title: "Making Tax Digital: Sole Traders & Landlords Preparedness Research"
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# Making Tax Digital: Sole Traders & Landlords Preparedness Research

Buyer: H M REVENUE & CUSTOMS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-113485a9-b7de-40bd-b814-8ee12b6f7ccb

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "Making Tax Digital: Sole Traders & Landlords Preparedness Research" has been managed by H M Revenue & Customs (HMRC) and falls within the research services industry category. This project focuses on assessing the effectiveness of communication campaigns related to Making Tax Digital for Income Tax, specifically aiming to help sole traders and landlords prepare for the transition. The selective procurement method utilised was a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system, and the process has reached the award stage with an active status. The contract period is set from 2nd June 2025 to 31st December 2027. The contract, valued at £399,994.25, was awarded to Verian Group UK Ltd, a large-scale supplier based in London, UK.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses experienced in research services, particularly those specialising in digital communications and engagement with small enterprises such as sole traders and landlords. The research findings from this project are intended to inform future campaigns, potentially leading to further engagements with HMRC. While the contract has been awarded, businesses looking to grow in this sector should note the procurement method used, as dynamic purchasing systems offer opportunities for future contracts. This tender process favoured suitability for SMEs, indicating a promising avenue for small and medium-sized enterprises seeking similar opportunities.

## Notice

HMRC is running communications campaigns about MTD for Income Tax. These began in 2024 and will continue into 2026 and beyond. These campaigns aim to raise awareness about MTD for Income Tax with sole traders, landlords and agents, to encourage them to take action to prepare for the change and encourage those who are eligible to sign up voluntarily. HMRC are seeking a supplier to undertake research to assess the effectiveness of these campaigns in raising awareness and encouraging sole traders and landlords to take action to prepare. Findings will inform the design and targeting of subsequent campaigns.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ff4cb57a-334c-4ea0-ba80-2ebc2be287a7 |
| 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 |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Jun 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 17 May 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 May 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Jun 2025 - 31 Dec 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £399,994 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £399,994 |
| 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 | LONDON |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | VERIAN GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services

## Release History

- 6 Jun 2025 at 12:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ff4cb57a-334c-4ea0-ba80-2ebc2be287a7

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ff4cb57a-334c-4ea0-ba80-2ebc2be287a7
  6th June 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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