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title: "Research to understand the UK Hidden Economy"
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# Research to understand the UK Hidden Economy

Buyer: H M REVENUE & CUSTOMS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-71950368-1dcb-4f2b-8ac8-09399515f93c

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## Summary

The contracting process initiated by H M Revenue & Customs focuses on the procurement of research services to understand the Hidden Economy within the UK. This procurement, identified as CW100171, falls under the industry category of "Research and development services and related consultancy services" with the CPV code 73000000. The tender follows a selective procurement method through a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system, indicating a tailored selection process. The contract, valued at £370,000 and active as of 16 April 2025, will span from 14 April 2025 to 13 April 2028. Located in the United Kingdom, the tender period concluded on 3 March 2025, and the project's strategic duration suggests an in-depth investigative approach.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses engaged in research and development services, particularly those capable of delivering comprehensive insights into economic activities. The selective procurement method and the project's focus on the UK's Hidden Economy suggest that businesses with specialised expertise and experience in economic research stand a better chance of success. Furthermore, the invitation to SMEs implies potential growth avenues for smaller enterprises capable of providing innovative methodologies or tools that can enhance the understanding of such economic areas. Large firms like the awarded supplier Verian Group UK Ltd also demonstrate that entities with robust infrastructures can successfully compete for governmental research contracts.

## Notice

Provision of research services to understand the Hidden Economy within the UK.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3041bcc0-9263-4b75-821b-e69bfba18f74 |
| 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 | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Mar 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Apr 2025 |
| Contract period | 13 Apr 2025 - 13 Apr 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £370,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £370,000 |
| 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 | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1A 2BQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | VERIAN GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 9 May 2025 at 09:12 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3041bcc0-9263-4b75-821b-e69bfba18f74

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3041bcc0-9263-4b75-821b-e69bfba18f74
  9th May 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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