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title: "Research & Advisory Support"
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# Research & Advisory Support

Buyer: H M REVENUE & CUSTOMS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-24698945-5bef-46fc-b3df-b61ca8719c2c

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## Summary

The procurement process, initiated by H M Revenue & Customs (HMRC), is for a contract titled "Research & Advisory Support" under the industry category of research and development consultancy services. This procurement, awarded to Gartner UK Limited, utilised a direct procurement method via a single tender action below the threshold. The contract is active with a total value of £84,850 and covers a period from 1 April 2021 to 31 March 2024. Of particular note, the award occurred on 28 January 2021, with the contract's principal delivery location in the United Kingdom.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in research and advisory services, especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) capable of providing insightful internal audit support. Companies equipped with networking capabilities, decision-making tools, or actionable research resources would be well-suited to compete for similar future contracts with HMRC. Furthermore, businesses that can offer learning and development opportunities in professional and leadership skills may find this contract aligns with their service offerings and expertise.

## Notice

To help HMRC ensure internal audit reports provide useful insights and add value to the business. HMRC has awarded a contract for the provision of Research & Advisory Services. The service provided enables HMRC to introduce business direction Specific support required includes: Networking capability with other professionals; Decision and Execution tools; Peer benchmarking and diagnostics; Actionable research and resouyrces supporting IA strategy; Hot topics and key risks being managed; Off the shelf audit programmes; L&D opportunities covering professional, leadership and soft skills..

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/21f77c59-16be-461e-a6e5-b901c473619a |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Dec 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Jan 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Jan 2021 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2021 - 31 Mar 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £84,850 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £84,850 |
| 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 | SALFORD |
| 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | GARTNER |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

## Release History

- 13 Dec 2021 at 16:12 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/21f77c59-16be-461e-a6e5-b901c473619a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/21f77c59-16be-461e-a6e5-b901c473619a
  13th December 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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