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title: "1617EC11 Understanding the attitudes and behaviours of digital tech businesses towards tax requirements - and how HMRC can support their growth."
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# 1617EC11 Understanding the attitudes and behaviours of digital tech businesses towards tax requirements - and how HMRC can support their growth.

Buyer: H M REVENUE & CUSTOMS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-399a035e-ba1b-422b-8651-c228d3431c0d

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## Summary

The procurement process involves a contract awarded by H M Revenue & Customs, titled "1617EC11 Understanding the attitudes and behaviours of digital tech businesses towards tax requirements - and how HMRC can support their growth." This research project is classified under the industry category of "Research and experimental development services," with a total value of £51,020. The contract period commenced on 19th December 2016 and concludes on 1st June 2017. The tender was initiated as part of a mini-competition within the DWP Social and Economic Research Framework 2013, with the tender period ending on 29th November 2016. The location for the delivery of services is in London, United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses engaged in qualitative research and services aimed at understanding tax compliance for digital tech firms. Companies specialising in research methodologies or those with expertise in the digital tech sector and fiscal matters would be well-positioned to compete for similar contracts. As businesses transition from micro to small to mid-sized, support in navigating tax regulations becomes crucial, creating a demand for services that can effectively address these challenges.

## Notice

This qualitative research project aims to explore how digital tech businesses think and operate in relation to paying tax, claiming allowances and managing compliance with regulatory requirements. In addition, the research also aims to identify the barriers to growth that they face, in order to be able to support them, particularly as they transition from micro to small and then to mid-sized businesses. Additional information: This contract was let following 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/9ea4eefb-fa96-418a-ac6f-a841db82cfa7 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Jan 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Nov 2016 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Dec 2016 |
| Contract period | 19 Dec 2016 - 1 Jun 2017 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £51,020 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £51,020 |
| 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 | 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 | 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

- 73100000 - Research and experimental development services

## Release History

- 3 Jan 2017 at 17:37 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9ea4eefb-fa96-418a-ac6f-a841db82cfa7

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9ea4eefb-fa96-418a-ac6f-a841db82cfa7
  3rd January 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/59ea46e9-516e-4284-b163-3c81a348ed59
  Service Order

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