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title: "1617PT08 Research on 'Employment Status - understanding the barriers in determining employment status in SMEs'"
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# 1617PT08 Research on 'Employment Status - understanding the barriers in determining employment status in SMEs'

Buyer: H M REVENUE & CUSTOMS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-751c42ec-b49f-4f3c-9669-0ff171b4d870

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## Summary

The procurement process, conducted by H M Revenue & Customs, is focused on a contract titled "1617PT08 Research on 'Employment Status - understanding the barriers in determining employment status in SMEs'". This project falls under the industry category of research and development services. The contract, valued at £109,849, was initiated as part of a mini competition under the HMRC/DWP Social and Economic Research Framework 2013. The contract period commenced on 21 July 2016 and concluded on 10 March 2017, with the tender period ending on 11 July 2016, in London, United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in research and consultancy services, particularly those that can provide insight into employment status issues faced by SMEs. Companies with expertise in regulatory compliance and social research, especially SMEs themselves, could find this contract valuable. Engaging in this type of project can enhance a business's portfolio and expand its influence within the public sector, particularly in assisting governmental bodies like HMRC in addressing operational challenges faced by small enterprises.

## Notice

Employment status (i.e. whether an individual is an employee, subject to PAYE rules, or Self-Employed) is important to HMRC, as an individual's employment status will determine whether income is taxed correctly and that the correct class of NICs is paid. HMRC currently provides guidance to employers on employment status in the form of an online tool - the employment status indicator. This quantitative and qualitative study will provide evidence of the extent to which SMEs experience difficulties in determining employment status and the types of barriers faced, and how HMRC can support them in this process Additional information: This contract was let as part of a mini competition under the HMRC/DWP Social and Economic Research Framework 2013.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6fed6fe9-82d2-4314-8512-dca3247ab38e |
| 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 | 7 Aug 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Jul 2016 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Jul 2016 |
| Contract period | 20 Jul 2016 - 10 Mar 2017 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £109,849 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £109,849 |
| 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 | MANCHESTER |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M60 9AL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD33 Manchester |
| Local authority | Manchester |
| Electoral ward | Deansgate |
| Westminster constituency | Manchester Central |
| Delivery location | TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | NATCEN SOCIAL RESEARCH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 7 Aug 2017 at 16:22 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6fed6fe9-82d2-4314-8512-dca3247ab38e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6fed6fe9-82d2-4314-8512-dca3247ab38e
  7th August 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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