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title: "Repayment Fraud Drivers and Deterrents"
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# Repayment Fraud Drivers and Deterrents

Buyer: H M REVENUE & CUSTOMS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ca91326e-f647-487c-bf5c-5d46904e4083

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "Repayment Fraud Drivers and Deterrents" was conducted by HM Revenue & Customs, focused on the research services industry. The contract, valued at £110,000, was awarded on 25th November 2021 and marks the completion of the tender phase, which concluded on 28th October 2021. The service aims to explore customer motivations and risk perceptions related to fraudulent VAT and Self-Assessment claims. The contract period spans from 26th November 2021 to 30th September 2022, with delivery in the United Kingdom.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses, particularly those specialising in research services, market analysis, and behavioural studies. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) would be well-suited to participate, given their agility and capacity to provide bespoke research solutions. Engaging in this process could enhance business growth by aligning offerings with governmental needs, thereby increasing visibility and potential for future public sector contracts.

## Notice

Service to undertake research aimed at understanding the customer motivations, influences, and perceptions of risk involved in claiming fraudulent repayments within the Value Added Tax (VAT) and Self-Assessment (SA) repayment systems.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/85a5b3ef-76d4-49cb-8c07-2f187eb6ce43 |
| 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, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Dec 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Oct 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Nov 2021 |
| Contract period | 26 Nov 2021 - 30 Sep 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £110,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £110,000 |
| 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 | LONDON |
| Post town | Southend-on-Sea |
| Postcode | SS99 1AA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex |
| ITL 3 | TLH31 Southend-on-Sea |
| Local authority | Southend-on-Sea |
| Electoral ward | Victoria |
| Westminster constituency | Southend East and Rochford |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | NATIONAL CENTRE FOR SOCIAL RESEARCH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services

## Release History

- 24 Dec 2021 at 13:07 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/85a5b3ef-76d4-49cb-8c07-2f187eb6ce43

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/85a5b3ef-76d4-49cb-8c07-2f187eb6ce43
  24th December 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a32afdae-4f6f-437d-9a8d-a405784d7850

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