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Alcohol Duty Reforms Research

HM REVENUE & CUSTOMS

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19 Jan 2026 at 15:18

Summary of the contracting process

HM Revenue & Customs, a central government public authority in the United Kingdom, has completed the Alcohol Duty Reforms Research procurement process. The process commenced with a selective tender under a light-touch regime, focusing on research services in the UK. The procurement aimed to understand alcohol producers' experiences with recent reforms to Alcohol Duty. This contract, identified by title "Alcohol Duty Reform Research," has an active award status as of 19th January 2026. The contract, valued at £78,000 gross, will run from 23rd February 2026 to 22nd August 2026, with I.F.F Research Limited as the awarded supplier. Key milestones include a scheduled future signature date by 16th February 2026.

This tender provides a significant opportunity for businesses involved in research services, particularly those with expertise in policy analysis or alcohol industry insights, to engage with governmental clients. SMEs like I.F.F Research Limited are well-suited to compete due to the selective procurement method used, which often favours adaptability and niche expertise. Additionally, this contract helps businesses expand their portfolios and strengthen their capabilities in understanding large-scale reforms, potentially positioning them for future government projects. This creates potential for business growth through enhanced collaboration with central government entities.

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Notice Title

Alcohol Duty Reforms Research

Notice Description

This is a research based contract with the overarching aim of understanding alcohol producers' experiences of the recent Alcohol Duty reforms in the United Kingdom.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0608f1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004429-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - by reference to dynamic market
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£65,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
23 Feb 2026 - 22 Aug 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HM REVENUE & CUSTOMS
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
hmrcsupportsapariba@hmrc.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2BQ
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

I.F.F RESEARCH

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