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title: "1819CSTD11 R&D Tax Relief for SMEs evaluation"
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# 1819CSTD11 R&D Tax Relief for SMEs evaluation

Buyer: H M REVENUE & CUSTOMS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e4193878-070a-4c1b-9a1b-50088e2f14cf

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## Summary

The public procurement process for the evaluation of Research & Development (R&D) Tax Relief for SMEs was conducted by H M Revenue & Customs, located in Manchester, England. The contract, titled "1819CSTD11 R&D Tax Relief for SMEs evaluation," falls under the research services industry category and was awarded following a selective procurement method via a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract was signed on 29 January 2019 and is set to conclude on 30 September 2019, with an award value of £201,578. The procurement process has reached the award stage, with the award being published on 6 January 2020.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in research and evaluation services. Companies that possess expertise in assessing the impact and effectiveness of tax-related policies or governmental schemes would be particularly well-suited to compete. The successful delivery of this evaluation will contribute valuable insights for future policy improvements, potentially opening doors for further engagement in governmental contracts related to economic analysis and research services.

## Notice

This mixed method research will evaluate how Research & Development (R&D) tax credits are being used, their proportionality and effectiveness. This independent evaluation is a pre-condition of the European Commission's State aid approval for the modification and extension of the UK scheme to 2020. Findings and evidence from the independent evaluation - particularly on additionality effect on R&D expenditure, impact on productivity and competition, proportionality and the appropriateness of the instruments used - will be used to demonstrate the consistency of the UK scheme with State aid rules. As an added benefit, the findings will also inform discussions on possible future improvements to existing policy.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/121af8cc-59e6-40ca-ad54-eed5f5b2a28a |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Jan 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Oct 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Nov 2018 |
| Contract period | 29 Jan 2019 - 30 Sep 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £201,578 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £201,578 |
| 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 | LONDON ECONOMICS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services

## Release History

- 6 Jan 2020 at 16:20 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/121af8cc-59e6-40ca-ad54-eed5f5b2a28a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/121af8cc-59e6-40ca-ad54-eed5f5b2a28a
  6th January 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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