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title: "Evaluation of employer National Insurance contributions (NICs) reliefs for employees under 21 and apprentices under 25"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02a429"
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# Evaluation of employer National Insurance contributions (NICs) reliefs for employees under 21 and apprentices under 25

Buyer: H M REVENUE & CUSTOMS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02a429

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## Summary

The public procurement process involved the buying organisation, H M Revenue & Customs (HMRC), which has its headquarters in Salford, UK. The tender, titled "Evaluation of employer National Insurance contributions (NICs) reliefs for employees under 21 and apprentices under 25", was initiated to assess the effectiveness of NICs reliefs. This procurement falls under the services category, specifically focusing on research and development services. The procurement method used was a limited procedure within the framework of the CCS Research Marketplace agreement (RM6018). The contract was signed on 12th March 2021, and the evaluation aimed to provide insights into the impact of these reliefs on youth employment.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specializing in research and consultancy services, particularly those with expertise in economic evaluations and public policy assessments. Companies that can demonstrate a robust methodology and a team experienced in delivery and quality standards would be well-suited to participate in similar future opportunities. The inclusion of an extension option for the contractor also indicates potential for ongoing collaboration and further research projects in this area.

## Notice

HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) Contracted a suppler from the CCS Research Marketplace agreement (RM6018) to undertake an evaluation of the employer National Insurance contributions (NICs) reliefs for apprentices under 25 and employees under 21.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

HMRC required a contractor to develop and carry out the evaluation on the specification for the Evaluation of employer National Insurance contributions (NICs) reliefs for employees under 21 and apprentices under 25. This evaluation aims to understand the effectiveness of the employer NICs reliefs to support and encourage the employment of young people, and provide an econometric evaluation of these NICs reliefs, with respect to their direct and indirect impacts.

Options: 6 months extension available

### Procurement Information

Procedure carried out under CCS Framework for DPS Research Market Place (RM6018).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007352-2021 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Apr 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Mar 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | KANTAR |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 9 Apr 2021 at 09:21 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007352-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.hmrc.gov.uk/about/supplying.htm

## Provenance

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