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title: "1920BXT08 Customs intermediaries capacity - January survey"
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# 1920BXT08 Customs intermediaries capacity - January survey

Buyer: H M REVENUE & CUSTOMS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d750379d-0c5e-4b2d-95dd-d920412b38fb

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## Summary

The procurement process, led by H M Revenue & Customs, involves a tender titled "1920BXT08 Customs intermediaries capacity - January survey" within the research services industry category. The tender process has concluded, with the award date recorded on 8 November 2019. The contract, valued at £61,950, was executed under a selective procurement method via a call-off from a framework agreement, and the contract period extends from 8 November 2019 to 20 April 2020. The research initiative aimed to evaluate the capacity and preparedness of the customs intermediaries sector following the transition period.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses in the research services sector, particularly those focusing on social research and evaluation. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find it advantageous to engage in similar future tenders, as this procurement explicitly indicates suitability for SMEs. Companies with expertise in customs and international market analysis would be particularly well-suited to compete under similar contracts, enabling them to enhance their service capabilities and foster business growth in the public sector.

## Notice

HMRC is carrying out research with customs intermediaries sector to understand their capacity and preparedness for the end of the transition period.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/24f6564a-b2e4-45a4-86d7-dc945dfbf5bf |
| 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 | 11 Feb 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Oct 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Nov 2019 |
| Contract period | 8 Nov 2019 - 20 Apr 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £61,950 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £61,950 |
| 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 | M60 9AF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD33 Manchester |
| Local authority | Manchester |
| Electoral ward | Deansgate |
| Westminster constituency | Manchester Central |
| Delivery location | TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SOCIAL RESEARCH INSTITUTE, IPSOS MORI |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services

## Release History

- 11 Feb 2020 at 20:01 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/24f6564a-b2e4-45a4-86d7-dc945dfbf5bf

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/24f6564a-b2e4-45a4-86d7-dc945dfbf5bf
  11th February 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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