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title: "1920BXT09 Sizing and quantitative research of the Customs Intermediaries Sector"
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# 1920BXT09 Sizing and quantitative research of the Customs Intermediaries Sector

Buyer: H M REVENUE & CUSTOMS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7a975645-e4e5-4501-82b3-bd8964658a1a

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## Summary

H M Revenue & Customs is conducting research on the customs intermediaries sector with the tender titled "1920BXT09 Sizing and quantitative research of the Customs Intermediaries Sector". This contract falls within the research services category and was awarded following a selective procurement method via a call-off from a framework agreement. The research aims to understand the sector's structure, size, and capacity to enhance the support for businesses managing customs processes. The contract commenced on 6th January 2020 and is set to conclude on 20th January 2021, with a contract value of £225,178. The tender period ended on 4th November 2019.

This procurement presents a significant opportunity for businesses that specialise in research and consulting within the customs and trade sectors, particularly those that can offer insights into customs processes. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in quantitative research and a proven track record in similar projects would be well-positioned to compete for such contracts. The findings are expected to support the ongoing development of services provided to businesses, ultimately leading to potential growth opportunities for successful bidders.

## Notice

HMRC is carrying out research on businesses who deal with customs processes to understand more about the customs intermediaries sector and it's structure, size and capacity. This research will help HMRC to improve the support given to businesses preparing for customs arrangements.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0d389022-bfaa-430d-bf55-9156d6f426ed |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Feb 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Nov 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Dec 2019 |
| Contract period | 6 Jan 2020 - 20 Jan 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £225,178 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £225,178 |
| 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 9AF |
| 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 | IPSOS MORI |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services

## Release History

- 10 Feb 2020 at 15:14 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0d389022-bfaa-430d-bf55-9156d6f426ed

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0d389022-bfaa-430d-bf55-9156d6f426ed
  10th February 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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