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title: "Updating the SCM for employer administered taxes"
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# Updating the SCM for employer administered taxes

Buyer: H M REVENUE & CUSTOMS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2e2d7aa1-460f-4a56-b603-4ddc71c90884

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## Summary

HM Revenue & Customs has completed the procurement of research services aimed at updating the Standard Cost Model for employer administered taxes. The award, valued at GBP 206,990, was made to Verian, a small and medium-sized enterprise based in London. This selective tender process utilised a call-off from a framework agreement under the CCS Research & Insights DPS RM6126. The contractual engagement spans from 17th July 2025 to 16th July 2026, with project delivery expected within the United Kingdom. The procurement, focusing on qualitative and quantitative data collection, marks an important step in informing HMRC's approach to assessing administrative burdens on businesses.

This contract presents significant opportunities for research firms, particularly those with expertise in compliance and tax-related services, offering potential growth for SMEs and similar organisations. Businesses experienced in data analysis and research in the public sector could leverage this project to establish themselves as key players in supporting government departments' strategic aims. The successful execution of such engagements can bolster a firm's portfolio, showcasing their capacity to handle complex governmental research tasks and broadening their prospects for future contracts with UK government entities.

## Notice

This procurement is for a supplier to undertake research aimed at collecting qualitative and quantitative data from businesses to understand the costs and processes of complying with Employer administered tax and pensions obligations. The research will be used to inform updates to elements if the Standard Cost model used by HMRC to assess and monitor administrative burdens to businesses The CCS Research & Insights DPS RM6126 is being utilised for this procurement. This contract will consist of a 1 year fixed term

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1b112035-edbe-43f2-8b9e-1a535432affe |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 7 May 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Jul 2025 |
| Contract period | 16 Jul 2025 - 16 Jul 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £206,990 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £206,990 |
| 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services

## Release History

- 24 Jul 2025 at 14:01 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1b112035-edbe-43f2-8b9e-1a535432affe

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1b112035-edbe-43f2-8b9e-1a535432affe
  24th July 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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