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title: "1516BT16 VAT Registration research"
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# 1516BT16 VAT Registration research

Buyer: H M REVENUE & CUSTOMS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2a5d587e-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b

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## Summary

The public procurement process involves H M Revenue & Customs, which is seeking to engage a supplier for a project titled "1516BT16 VAT Registration research." This contract, valued at £138,020, falls under the category of research and development services, specifically aimed at understanding business behaviours related to VAT registration. The procurement was initiated through a tender process, with the tendering phase closing on 9th November 2015. The contract period spans from 18th November 2015 to 16th May 2016, located in Manchester, England.

This research project presents opportunities for businesses involved in market research, economic consultancy, or tax advisory services, particularly those with expertise in VAT-related issues. Enterprises that are well-versed in analysing business behaviours and providing consultancy in this domain would be well-positioned to compete for similar contracts, contributing to their growth in the public sector. The focus on VAT registration also opens avenues for organisations that can address the challenges faced by businesses navigating VAT compliance and simplification schemes.

## Notice

The primary aim of this research is to explore business behaviours and experiences associated with VAT registration. This can be separated into three main areas: The main factors that impact a business' decision to voluntarily register for VAT when their turnover is below the VAT threshold; The main issues faced by newly VAT registered businesses, whether the current VAT simplification schemes address these issues and how they could be improved; and The types of businesses that purposively restrict business activities to remain below the VAT threshold, their main reasons for doing so and how they ensure they remain below the threshold. Additional information: This contract was let as part of a mini-competition within the DWP Social and Economic Research Framework 2013

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/08dcf350-2b12-48ad-a98b-ff653b06a465 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Nov 2016 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Nov 2015 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Nov 2015 |
| Contract period | 18 Nov 2015 - 16 May 2016 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £138,020 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £138,020 |
| 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 | MANCHESTER |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M60 9AF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD33 Manchester |
| Local authority | Manchester |
| Electoral ward | Deansgate |
| Westminster constituency | Manchester Central |
| Delivery location | TLI London |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 18 Nov 2016 at 20:17 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/08dcf350-2b12-48ad-a98b-ff653b06a465

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/08dcf350-2b12-48ad-a98b-ff653b06a465
  7th January 2016 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/6a96a9d2-08cb-4405-8529-5d516eb316f8
  Service Order

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/hm-revenue-customs/about/research

## Provenance

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