--- title: "1617BT31 Understanding the growth journey of the 'upper end' of small business and Mid-sized businesses" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-6ed82a79-c049-4a85-9e87-1acd4cc51e96" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-6ed82a79-c049-4a85-9e87-1acd4cc51e96" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-6ed82a79-c049-4a85-9e87-1acd4cc51e96.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-6ed82a79-c049-4a85-9e87-1acd4cc51e96.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "H M REVENUE & CUSTOMS" published: "2017-02-28" --- # 1617BT31 Understanding the growth journey of the 'upper end' of small business and Mid-sized businesses Buyer: H M REVENUE & CUSTOMS Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6ed82a79-c049-4a85-9e87-1acd4cc51e96 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-6ed82a79-c049-4a85-9e87-1acd4cc51e96) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-6ed82a79-c049-4a85-9e87-1acd4cc51e96.json) ## Summary The procurement process involves H M Revenue & Customs, based in Salford, who initiated a tender titled "Understanding the growth journey of the 'upper end' of small business and Mid-sized businesses." The primary industry category for this project is research and experimental development services, with a contract value of £49,675. This tender was completed, and the contract period ran from 2nd January 2017 to 5th May 2017. The tender was let following a mini-competition within the DWP Social and Economic Research Framework 2013, and the tender period closed on 9th December 2016. This procurement presents an opportunity especially well-suited for businesses engaged in research and consultancy services targeting small and mid-sized enterprises. Companies with expertise in understanding business growth challenges and tax system navigation would benefit greatly from this contract. The contract aims to assist H M Revenue & Customs in identifying support mechanisms for businesses facing significant transitions, thus creating a niche for businesses that can provide informative insights and data-driven methodologies to support this initiative. ## Notice This research will help HMRC to better understand the needs of the 'upper end' of small businesses as they grow and their transition to mid-sized business; and as mid-sized businesses seek to become larger and potentially, more complex businesses. This research will also enable us to identify where these specific businesses turn to currently for support and the opportunities available for additional support businesses need at key life events, such as taking on additional employees, increasing turnover, undertaking research and development, and starting to trade internationally. This study will be used to help inform options to aid growth by developing our understanding of the challenges posed by the tax system to businesses as they follow their growth journey . 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/8d21270a-671b-4564-89bd-08eb2b686e26 | | 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 | 28 Feb 2017 | | Submission deadline | 9 Dec 2016 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 19 Dec 2016 | | Contract period | 2 Jan 2017 - 5 May 2017 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £49,675 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £49,675 | | 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 - 28 Feb 2017 at 11:11 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8d21270a-671b-4564-89bd-08eb2b686e26 - 27 Feb 2017 at 17:57 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8d21270a-671b-4564-89bd-08eb2b686e26 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8d21270a-671b-4564-89bd-08eb2b686e26 28th February 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/49d83c6a-6a95-46dd-8efb-c41ef5c42271 Service Order - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/055a8f50-30ec-4559-8582-68dc79c455db Service Order ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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