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Alcohol Duty Reform Research

H M REVENUE & CUSTOMS

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09 Feb 2026 at 10:44

Summary of the contracting process

H M Revenue & Customs (HMRC) has completed the procurement process titled "Alcohol Duty Reform Research," categorized under research services. The contract was awarded to IFF Research Limited, a supplier identified as an SME, to conduct qualitative research on the UK alcohol producers' experiences with the Alcohol Duty Reform. The procurement followed a selective method via a call-off from a framework agreement. This contract, valued at £65,000, covers the delivery period from 16th February 2026 to 16th August 2026, focusing on services within the United Kingdom.

This research tender offers growth opportunities for SMEs experienced in qualitative research, particularly those familiar with regulatory reforms. The opportunity suits businesses with expertise in understanding taxation and policy impacts on industry sectors, providing a chance to collaborate with a key government department like HMRC. Companies with a background in data analysis and stakeholder engagement will find this contract beneficial for expanding their portfolio in public sector research services.

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Notice Title

Alcohol Duty Reform Research

Notice Description

This contract is for the delivery of desk based qualitative research examining the experiences of UK alcohol producers with the implementation of the new Alcohol Duty Reform.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3c02a513-72d8-4afe-be07-bd0a8b70506e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cd412658-407d-469d-9f75-9167b89ffc10
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73110000 - Research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£65,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£65,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
8 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
16 Feb 2026 - 16 Aug 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
H M REVENUE & CUSTOMS
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SS99 1AA
Post Town
Southend-on-Sea
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH31 Southend-on-Sea
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Southend-on-Sea
Electoral Ward
Victoria
Westminster Constituency
Southend East and Rochford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

IFF RESEARCH

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