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title: "Alcohol Duty Reform Research"
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buyer: "H M REVENUE & CUSTOMS"
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# Alcohol Duty Reform Research

Buyer: H M REVENUE & CUSTOMS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3c02a513-72d8-4afe-be07-bd0a8b70506e

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## Summary

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.

## Notice

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.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cd412658-407d-469d-9f75-9167b89ffc10 |
| 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 |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Dec 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 16 Feb 2026 - 16 Aug 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £65,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £65,000 |
| 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 | LONDON |
| Post town | Southend-on-Sea |
| Postcode | SS99 1AA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex |
| ITL 3 | TLH31 Southend-on-Sea |
| Local authority | Southend-on-Sea |
| Electoral ward | Victoria |
| Westminster constituency | Southend East and Rochford |
| 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

- 73110000 - Research services

## Release History

- 9 Feb 2026 at 10:44 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cd412658-407d-469d-9f75-9167b89ffc10

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cd412658-407d-469d-9f75-9167b89ffc10
  9th February 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b0df0ff4-fa6d-45a0-bdb6-dcd705065407

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