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title: "Borders Research Defined Term Agreement"
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# Borders Research Defined Term Agreement

Buyer: H M REVENUE & CUSTOMS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-48aa135d-7c1a-44be-94d3-5d7650f3e0c6

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## Summary

The procurement process, titled "Borders Research Defined Term Agreement," has been conducted by H M Revenue & Customs, a major governmental body located in London, England. This contract, classified under the research services industry category, involves carrying out various quantitative and qualitative research projects concerning UK/EU Borders Tax policy and its impact. The procurement utilised a selective method via a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system and was conducted within the services category. The contract award, valued at £3,000,000, commenced on 8 June 2026 and will conclude on 7 June 2029. Key dates included a tender period ending on 30 March 2026, with the award becoming active from 8 June 2026.

This tender represents significant opportunities for businesses focusing on research services, especially those adept in policy-oriented studies. Although not specifically targeting SMEs or VCSEs, large firms such as Ipsos (Market Research) Ltd, the awarded supplier, may find the scale and scope of this project beneficial for long-term growth and expertise development in governmental policy research. Potential competitors in this field would possess experience in dynamic purchasing systems and have a proven track record in handling government contracts relating to tax and policy impact studies. The location-specific nature of the project, based in the United Kingdom, offers strategic options for companies aiming to strengthen their position within this geographic market.

## Notice

Defined Term Agreement to undertake a range of quantitative and qualitative research projects with the aim to explore UK/EU Borders Tax policy and impact.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a00a326d-ba0d-4dfe-b2d5-8fc6b37eea60 |
| 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 | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Mar 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Jun 2026 |
| Contract period | 7 Jun 2026 - 7 Jun 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £3,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £3,000,000 |
| 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 | 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 | IPSOS (MARKET RESEARCH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services

## Release History

- 9 Jun 2026 at 13:28 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a00a326d-ba0d-4dfe-b2d5-8fc6b37eea60

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a00a326d-ba0d-4dfe-b2d5-8fc6b37eea60
  9th June 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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