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title: "Research into Access-to-Talent Issues Faced by Scale-Ups"
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# Research into Access-to-Talent Issues Faced by Scale-Ups

Buyer: H M REVENUE & CUSTOMS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4ff096af-632e-47fb-b49b-6ac92b7763ef

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## Summary

The contract titled "Research into Access-to-Talent Issues Faced by Scale-Ups" was awarded by H M Revenue & Customs, located in Salford, England, with a total value of £148,963. This procurement falls under the category of research and development services and was processed via a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. The contract period spans from 18th October 2021 to 31st March 2022, following a tender period that ended on 17th October 2021. The award was officially published on 1st November 2021.

This opportunity may present significant growth potential for businesses focused on research services, particularly those that specialise in talent acquisition and employment trends within scalable enterprises. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to engage in this tender process, leveraging their ability to provide innovative solutions tailored to the needs of scale-ups. The insights generated from this research are key for any organisation positioned to influence the labour market or related policy development within the UK.

## Notice

Research into access-to-talent issues faced by scale-ups. The Government has a public priority to make the UK the 'best place to start and grow' a business. In his Budget 2021 speech, the Chancellor set out his expectation that EMI has a key part to play in this priority action. We require research to examine access to talent issues experienced by UK 'scale-ups'. It is an HMT objective to 'increase employment and productivity' and ensure 'strong growth and competitiveness' across the UK. EMI is intended to intervene where necessary to help companies with the potential to grow and develop to do so, on the basis that this creates greater levels of innovation and employment in the UK economy, thereby supporting the government and department's wider priorities and objectives. The Chancellor has asked us to develop policy options to potentially expand the Enterprise Management Incentives scheme to larger 'scale up' businesses. He pressed for policy options for Budget 2021. However, a lack of evidence of the need for further intervention prevented us from being able to offer effective options and will prevent the delivery of future changes if, as is likely, these interact with domestic subsidy control and/or State aid rules. This research will examine access to talent issues experienced by UK scale ups, through a combination of survey data and analysis of data gathered through surveying scale-ups and start-ups as well as available data on large businesses.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1eb7efa9-e821-487d-897e-14d25fa4e13b |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Dynamic |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| 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 | 1 Nov 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Oct 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Oct 2021 |
| Contract period | 17 Oct 2021 - 31 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £148,963 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £148,963 |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 1 Nov 2021 at 14:29 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1eb7efa9-e821-487d-897e-14d25fa4e13b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1eb7efa9-e821-487d-897e-14d25fa4e13b
  1st November 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c46a7e63-c07b-4d5d-9244-1ff30c31e80b
  Letter of Appointment
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/1f08a366-23c3-445d-86f8-e46cb117e637
  Signed Call-Off Contract

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