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AwardedUnited KingdomServices£115,140

Umbrella Companies Research

Published
Published 26 May 2026
Deadline
Closed 19 March 2026

Overview

HMRC awarded research services to IPSOS (Market Research) Ltd for £120,000 to investigate how agencies and end clients are responding behaviourally to new legislation effective April 2026 that shifts PAYE liability from umbrella companies to agencies or end clients. The research will explore through qualitative methods the motivations behind business responses, evolving umbrella company models, and the effectiveness of HMRC's education and awareness campaigns to determine whether the policy's intended impact is being achieved.

Key details

Country
United Kingdom
Status
Awarded
Category
Services
Estimated value
£115,140
Procedure
Selective
SME suitable
Yes
Published
26 May 2026
Deadline
Closed
Classification (CPV)
Research and development services and related consultancy services

Award outcome

Awarded value
£120,000
Award date
30 April 2026
Contract period
5 May 2026 → 31 October 2027
Winner
  • IPSOS (Market Research) Ltd

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Notice history

Every published notice in this contracting process, newest first.

  1. Contract Award Notice

    26 May 2026

Contracting authority

  • H M REVENUE & CUSTOMS

    Buyer

    LONDON, United Kingdom

    GB-GOR: D25

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