--- title: "The Take Up Of Child Benefit" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-a60ee3bc-7944-4e0b-b4d5-af51c3c50262" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-a60ee3bc-7944-4e0b-b4d5-af51c3c50262" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a60ee3bc-7944-4e0b-b4d5-af51c3c50262.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a60ee3bc-7944-4e0b-b4d5-af51c3c50262.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "H M REVENUE & CUSTOMS" published: "2022-12-20" --- # The Take Up Of Child Benefit Buyer: H M REVENUE & CUSTOMS Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a60ee3bc-7944-4e0b-b4d5-af51c3c50262 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-a60ee3bc-7944-4e0b-b4d5-af51c3c50262) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a60ee3bc-7944-4e0b-b4d5-af51c3c50262.json) ## Summary The buying organisation, H M Revenue & Customs, has awarded a contract for the project titled "The Take Up Of Child Benefit" in the services category. The procurement method used was "selective" via a dynamic purchasing system. The contract value is £119,900 with a total contract period from 30th November 2022 to 29th November 2023. The tender ended on 18th October 2022, and the contract was awarded on 6th December 2022. This contract presents an opportunity for businesses, particularly those in research and consultancy services, to engage in projects focused on understanding why eligible parents are not applying for benefits. The project aims to improve the take-up rates of Child Benefit among families, contributing to tackling child poverty. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find this tender suitable for their expertise, as the project requires a mixed-method approach to support targeted communications and improve benefit claim processes. ## Notice Child Benefit (ChB) take-up rates have fallen more sharply than expected since the pandemic began. By August 2021, the number of children under-one in families receiving ChB payments was 12% lower than the pre-pandemic level (February 2020). Claims have not returned to pre-pandemic levels. A mixed-method approach research project is therefore needed to understand why some eligible parents are not applying for benefits to which they are entitled. This will enable targeted communications and help ensure HMRC is paying out right levels of support when the cost of living is increasing and supporting parents to access the non-monetary benefits associated with a ChB claim. ChB is a relatively straightforward welfare product, providing support to those responsible for children up to the age of 16, or until 20 if they stay in approved education or training. Entitlement is irrespective of individual income, but if the claimant and/or their partner earns over PS50,000 they will be in scope for the High-Income Child Benefit Charge (HICBC) unless they opt out of receiving payments. Child Benefit provides a valuable contribution towards the increasing cost of living, food, clothing and other expenses- particularly essential in recovery from the pandemic. External research indicates child poverty has increased throughout the pandemic and ChB is a key welfare product in tackling child poverty. The research will support HMRC's objective to maximise support/welfare provided by ChB to families with children. By understanding barriers to claiming ChB we can better target our Comms to customer cohorts to improve ChB take up. Changes made as a result of the research have potential to promote ChB and improve customer journeys for the associated non-monetary benefits too. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1a4b4960-9387-453f-a80f-087062e78016 | | 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 | SME | | All stages | Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 20 Dec 2022 | | Submission deadline | 18 Oct 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 6 Dec 2022 | | Contract period | 30 Nov 2022 - 29 Nov 2023 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £160,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £119,900 | | 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 | M3 5BS | | 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 | Blackfriars & Trinity | | Westminster constituency | Salford | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | BMG 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 - 20 Dec 2022 at 16:49 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1a4b4960-9387-453f-a80f-087062e78016 - 20 Dec 2022 at 15:44 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1a4b4960-9387-453f-a80f-087062e78016 - 20 Dec 2022 at 15:37 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1a4b4960-9387-453f-a80f-087062e78016 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1a4b4960-9387-453f-a80f-087062e78016 20th December 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/635866d3-a7b5-497d-b124-d6f1605aa045 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e47b571a-65b2-4943-aece-c52c95065846 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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