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title: "Understanding the Customs Intermediaries Sector"
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# Understanding the Customs Intermediaries Sector

Buyer: H M REVENUE & CUSTOMS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-38f0b559-17db-49cb-baf1-2ea1a606000c

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## Summary

The procurement process, led by H M Revenue & Customs, focuses on the contract titled "Understanding the Customs Intermediaries Sector". This initiative falls under the research services category and was conducted in England, United Kingdom. The procurement method used was a limited negotiated procedure without prior publication, and the contract’s value was £131,030. The contract period commenced on 22 January 2021 and concluded on 21 May 2021, with the award notice published on 25 February 2021.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses engaged in the research services sector, particularly those with expertise in customs and trade analysis. Companies with capabilities in qualitative and quantitative research methodologies would be well-suited to compete in similar future tenders. As the public procurement landscape evolves, organisations that can demonstrate a thorough understanding of the customs intermediaries sector may find themselves at an advantage for growth and engagement in forthcoming projects.

## Notice

Continuation of research services to undertake independent, multi stage qualitative and quantitative research to size the customs intermediaries sector and to provide a detailed understanding of the population and its capacity.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/82097c1b-8a4d-4464-857f-9144f71d4835 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Negotiated procedure without prior publication (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Feb 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Jan 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Jan 2021 |
| Contract period | 22 Jan 2021 - 21 May 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £131,030 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £131,030 |
| 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 | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services

## Release History

- 25 Feb 2021 at 18:13 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/82097c1b-8a4d-4464-857f-9144f71d4835

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/82097c1b-8a4d-4464-857f-9144f71d4835
  25th February 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/96211774-37c8-41c1-9477-b07dc150246d

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