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title: "1617BT01 Quantifying small business engagement with making Tax Digital"
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# 1617BT01 Quantifying small business engagement with making Tax Digital

Buyer: H M REVENUE & CUSTOMS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b3825ee8-21a7-4c0e-a958-a8ec1c369eb2

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## Summary

The public procurement process involves H M Revenue & Customs as the contracting authority, initiating the tender titled "1617BT01 Quantifying small business engagement with making Tax Digital." This project falls under the research and development services industry category, based in London, United Kingdom. The procurement method utilised was a mini-competition alongside the DWP Social and Economic Research Framework 2013, with a total contract value of £185,307. The contract period commenced on 21st June 2016 and concluded on 30th March 2017, while the tender period ended on 8th June 2016.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in research and consultancy services. Companies with expertise in understanding small business dynamics and the factors influencing engagement with digital tax initiatives would particularly benefit from this opportunity. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can offer valuable insights and analysis are encouraged to consider similar future contracts to grow their market presence and expand their services in the public sector.

## Notice

As part of HMRC's Making Tax Digital program, HMRC needs to understand the attitudes, behaviours, demographics and capabilities of the small business population which will influence their likely ability to engage with MTD. The results of the research will contribute to the identification of priority groups to target with communications, stakeholder engagement and support that addresses their needs. Additional information: This contract was let following a mini-competition wth the DWP Social and Economic Research Framework 2013

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/75852f86-2313-41b4-97fa-26b8f5ba09a7 |
| 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 | 4 Jan 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Jun 2016 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Jun 2016 |
| Contract period | 21 Dec 2016 - 30 Mar 2017 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £185,307 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £108,307 |
| 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 | 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

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 4 Jan 2017 at 15:54 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/75852f86-2313-41b4-97fa-26b8f5ba09a7

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/75852f86-2313-41b4-97fa-26b8f5ba09a7
  4th January 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/cdc6db6c-4972-4352-b88d-a3b771156930
  Service Order

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