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title: "1617BT07a Prevalence of individuals shopping online for goods and services from overseas and handling of VAT"
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# 1617BT07a Prevalence of individuals shopping online for goods and services from overseas and handling of VAT

Buyer: H M REVENUE & CUSTOMS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5ce4c71f-f89a-402a-a388-520dff4e01d6

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## Summary

The procurement process concerns a contract titled "1617BT07a Prevalence of individuals shopping online for goods and services from overseas and handling of VAT", initiated by H M Revenue & Customs. This contract falls under the Research and experimental development services category and was delivered in London, United Kingdom. The procurement process, which has been completed, involved a tender that closed on 16th September 2016, with the awarded contract valued at £29,327, covering a period from 1st November 2016 to 31st March 2017.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses specialised in research and analytical services, particularly those with expertise in consumer behaviour and financial regulations. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find this an advantageous opportunity to showcase their capabilities in delivering impactful research, thereby fostering relationships with governmental bodies like H M Revenue & Customs, which could lead to future contracts and collaborations in public sector research initiatives.

## Notice

This research will combine quantitative interviews with consumers to better understand the prevalence of online shopping, and qualitative interviews to explore understanding of payment of VAT for online purchases. This will inform HMRC's understanding of underpayment of VAT for online purchases, in parallel with the Consultation process for the tax measures announced at Budget 2016. 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/9e38fad3-4c5e-4aa2-889a-adef92110794 |
| 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 | 13 Jan 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Sep 2016 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Sep 2016 |
| Contract period | 1 Nov 2016 - 31 Mar 2017 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £29,327 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £29,327 |
| 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

- 13 Jan 2017 at 18:07 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9e38fad3-4c5e-4aa2-889a-adef92110794

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9e38fad3-4c5e-4aa2-889a-adef92110794
  13th January 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/16703d08-d354-49f3-8532-d3eb1981cef1

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