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    ContractsResearch Study on Audit Technology Adoption Barriers in the UK
    Awarded contract

    Research Study on Audit Technology Adoption Barriers in the UK

    Awarded
    £74.9k
    Published 17 Sept 2026

    Independent research provider needed to study barriers and drivers of audit technology adoption among UK audit firms of varying sizes.

    🇬🇧United Kingdom· LondonPublished 17 Sept 2026· 6 days agoviaFind a Tender
    Awarded
    £74.9k
    Published 17 Sept 2026

    Decision brief

    4 fields
    • Contract value
      £74,850
      Pounds sterling
    • Closing date
      Rolling
      No closing date published
    • Sector
      Research & Innovation
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    • Location
      🇬🇧United Kingdom
      London

    Suppliers

    1 supplier
    • IR
      IFF RESEARCH LIMITED
    Lead contractor

    Lifecycle

    Awarded

    Contract awarded. Originally published 6 days ago.

    17 September 2026
    Awarded — no open tender advertised

    Brief

    The Financial Reporting Council (FRC) is seeking an independent research provider to conduct qualitative research on audit technology adoption across the UK audit market. This is a contract award issued through the Government Commercial Agency (GCA) framework agreement under CCS Research & Insights. The FRC regulates auditors, accountants, and actuaries and sets UK Corporate Governance and Stewardship Codes. Research shows that while large audit firms are advancing rapidly in technology use and mid-tier firms are experimenting with new tools, smaller audit firms face significant barriers to adoption including limited time, resource constraints, technical expertise, and perceived need. These smaller firms consequently rely more on off-the-shelf third-party solutions. The research will identify the key factors influencing technology adoption and usage across different-sized audit firms to support a more resilient and high-quality audit market. Prospective suppliers should have expertise in qualitative research methodologies and understanding of the audit services sector.

    Track record

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    Publisher
    UK Cabinet Office
    Licence
    OGL v3.0
    Source
    find-tender.service.gov.uk
    Record ID
    ocds-h6vhtk-077453
    FR
    Buyer
    THE FINANCIAL REPORTING COUNCIL LIMITED
    Sector
    Research & Innovation