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title: "1617BT24 Making Tax Digital: Exploring Agent's views on MTD and the Single Financial Account"
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# 1617BT24 Making Tax Digital: Exploring Agent's views on MTD and the Single Financial Account

Buyer: H M REVENUE & CUSTOMS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-cb6c2c91-665c-4027-878d-38a1a0228188

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## Summary

The procurement process is coordinated by H M Revenue & Customs, focusing on the service of qualitative research under the title "1617BT24 Making Tax Digital: Exploring Agent's views on MTD and the Single Financial Account." This contract, valued at £46,926, is classified within the "Research and experimental development services" industry category. The procurement method employed is selective, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period commenced on 23rd February 2017 and extends until 26th June 2017, with the tender period concluding on 15th February 2017 in London, United Kingdom.

This tender presents a promising opportunity for businesses engaged in research and consultancy services, particularly those with expertise in tax and financial matters. Companies that can effectively support tax agents in adapting to the Making Tax Digital framework will find themselves well-suited to compete. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) will particularly benefit from this opportunity, as the procurement encourages participation from diverse businesses within the sector.

## Notice

Qualitative research to better understand the challenges and opportunities available to tax agents in supporting their clients to transition to Making Tax Digital for businesses (MTDfB) and how other aspects of HMRC's digital transformation, namely the Single Financial Account (SFA) might affect the future role of agents. The project will comprise of face to face in depth interviews with 40 tax agents and four focus groups. Additional information: this contract was let under 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/7a192d05-3eb6-4c84-a143-0231374212ae |
| 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 | 24 Oct 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Feb 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Feb 2017 |
| Contract period | 23 Feb 2017 - 26 Jun 2017 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £46,926 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £46,926 |
| 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 | IFF |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73100000 - Research and experimental development services

## Release History

- 24 Oct 2017 at 13:50 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7a192d05-3eb6-4c84-a143-0231374212ae

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7a192d05-3eb6-4c84-a143-0231374212ae
  24th October 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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