---
title: "Understanding tax administration for businesses: updating the Standard Cost Model"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0308db"
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published: "2022-01-08"
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# Understanding tax administration for businesses: updating the Standard Cost Model

Buyer: H M REVENUE & CUSTOMS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0308db

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## Summary

The procurement process for the contract titled "Understanding tax administration for businesses: updating the Standard Cost Model" was initiated by HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC), focusing on research and development services within the UK. This contract falls under a limited procurement method and was awarded without prior publication of a call for competition. The procurement stage has concluded, with the contract being signed on 9th December 2021, and the expected completion of outputs by the end of June 2022. The total value of the contract is £150,000.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses operating in the consultancy and research sectors, particularly those with expertise in tax regulations and compliance processes. Companies that can provide qualitative and quantitative research capabilities would be well-suited to compete. The contract's specific focus on understanding businesses' tax administration offers potential growth avenues for firms looking to enhance their service offerings within governmental and public sector projects.

## Notice

HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) requires a supplier from the Research Marketplace agreement (RM6018) to undertake research aimed at gathering qualitative and quantitative data about processes that businesses undertake and the costs incurred in order to comply with HMRC tax regulations. HMRC intends for this contract to be in place by w/c 6th December 2021, with final outputs expected by end of June 2022.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) requires a supplier from the Research Marketplace agreement (RM6018) to undertake research aimed at gathering qualitative and quantitative data about processes that businesses undertake and the costs incurred in order to comply with HMRC tax regulations. HMRC intends for this contract to be in place by w/c 6th December 2021, with final outputs expected by end of June 2022.

Options: 6 months optional Extension

### Procurement Information

Crown Commercial Service Framework Research Marketplace used for DPS Call Off. All correct procedures followed.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000579-2022 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| 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 | 8 Jan 2022 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Dec 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 | £150,000 |

## 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 9HL |
| 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 | IFF RESEARCH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 8 Jan 2022 at 12:59 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000579-2022

## Notice URLs

- http://www.gov.uk

## Provenance

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