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title: "1617BT37 Estimating customs costs and burdens for businesses"
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buyer: "H M REVENUE & CUSTOMS"
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# 1617BT37 Estimating customs costs and burdens for businesses

Buyer: H M REVENUE & CUSTOMS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-eb3fd7ce-a772-41ee-925c-cf0e75e9095d

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## Summary

The procurement process involves H M Revenue & Customs, which has awarded a contract for the project titled "1617BT37 Estimating customs costs and burdens for businesses." This contract falls under the research and experimental development services category, specifically aimed at understanding the costs associated with trading outside the UK. The procurement method used was a mini-competition within the DWP Social and Economic Research Framework, with the contract period commencing on 1st February 2017 and concluding on 31st May 2017. The total contract value is £90,304, with the delivery location being London.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses focused on research and consultancy services, particularly those specialising in international trade and customs operations. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would be well-suited to compete, given the project's emphasis on gathering evidence relating to the costs faced by SMEs in importing and exporting. By engaging in this procurement process, companies can enhance their credibility and open pathways for further contracts in the public sector.

## Notice

The main aim of the research is to gather evidence on current costs of trading outside the UK, specifically set-up costs for importing/ exporting SMEs and costs charged by freight forwarders. The evidence collected will help our understanding of the costs and administrative burdens that businesses face. Additional information: This contract was let as part of a mini-competition within 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/55818c26-e827-4efc-8de6-5b8ce345a2b0 |
| 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 | 25 Apr 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Jan 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Jan 2017 |
| Contract period | 1 Feb 2017 - 31 May 2017 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £90,304 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £90,304 |
| 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 RESEARCH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73100000 - Research and experimental development services

## Release History

- 25 Apr 2017 at 13:14 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/55818c26-e827-4efc-8de6-5b8ce345a2b0

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/55818c26-e827-4efc-8de6-5b8ce345a2b0
  25th April 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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