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title: "Understanding tax administration for businesses: updating the Standard Cost Model"
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# Understanding tax administration for businesses: updating the Standard Cost Model

Buyer: H M REVENUE & CUSTOMS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-32a162df-1492-4155-98f4-3c10e7aaa66d

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## Summary

H M Revenue & Customs is conducting a tender titled "Understanding tax administration for businesses: updating the Standard Cost Model", valued at £150,000 and classified under research and development services. The procurement process is currently in the Award stage, with the contract having been awarded to IFF Research Ltd on 9th December 2021. The contract commenced on the same day and is set to conclude on 30th December 2022. The buying organisation is situated at Ralli Quays, West Building, 3 Stanley Street, Salford, England, and the tender submissions were due by 12th November 2021.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses, particularly those specialising in research and consultancy services, to engage with HMRC's ongoing efforts to enhance tax compliance frameworks. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can demonstrate expertise in qualitative and quantitative research methods are especially well-suited to compete for such contracts, as this initiative aims to gather insights into businesses' cost structures related to taxation processes. The participation of capable suppliers can further contribute to refining HMRC's tax administration policies, thus fostering a collaborative approach to regulatory compliance.

## Notice

HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) requires a supplier from the Research Marketplace agreement (RM6018) to undertake research aimed at gathering qualitative and quantitative data about processes that businesses undertake and the costs incurred in order to comply with HMRC tax regulations. HMRC intends for this contract to be in place by w/c 6th December 2021, with final outputs expected by end of June 2022.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fb767210-d27b-4faa-bc5e-7eba025ac24d |
| 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 | 8 Jan 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Nov 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Dec 2021 |
| Contract period | 9 Dec 2021 - 30 Dec 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £150,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £150,000 |
| 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 9HL |
| 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 | IFF RESEARCH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 8 Jan 2022 at 12:51 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fb767210-d27b-4faa-bc5e-7eba025ac24d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fb767210-d27b-4faa-bc5e-7eba025ac24d
  8th January 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/77e31896-6575-48ec-b68a-66e7ead4f779
  Redacted Signed Contract

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