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title: "Understanding the characteristics of unaffiliated agents"
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# Understanding the characteristics of unaffiliated agents

Buyer: H M REVENUE & CUSTOMS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-83926a0f-f0ef-43af-aeed-fd0cb0bf2c2d

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## Summary

The recent procurement process titled "Understanding the characteristics of unaffiliated agents," initiated by HM Revenue & Customs, has completed its tender stage. This market research services contract, awarded to KANTAR UK LIMITED, has a total value of £50,000 and is classified under the market research services industry category. The contract covers a period from 7 October 2020 to 6 April 2021, following a single tender action procurement method as it was below the threshold. The tender period concluded on 24 September 2020, with key communication handled by Bhavina Patel at HMRC's office in Salford, England.

This tender process presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in market research services to demonstrate their expertise, particularly in understanding non-affiliated tax agents. Companies with a strong background in qualitative and quantitative research methodologies, as well as those equipped to analyse diverse data sets, would be well-positioned to compete for similar contracts in the future. Engaging with public sector projects like this one can enhance business growth and visibility within the government contracting landscape.

## Notice

HM Revenue & Customs have a provision to undertake research aimed at understanding the characteristics of paid tax agents who are not members of professional membership bodies.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ae3e7721-67e2-483f-8c00-0b9be89a8f13 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Nov 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Sep 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Oct 2020 |
| Contract period | 6 Oct 2020 - 6 Apr 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £50,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £50,000 |
| 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 | 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | KANTAR |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79310000 - Market research services

## Release History

- 6 Nov 2020 at 08:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ae3e7721-67e2-483f-8c00-0b9be89a8f13

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ae3e7721-67e2-483f-8c00-0b9be89a8f13
  6th November 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f276ac70-0c57-47ef-9c7d-0c728c34a06f
  Redacted Contract

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