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    ContractsUnderstanding Behavioral Responses to Umbrella Company Legislation
    Awarded contract

    Understanding Behavioral Responses to Umbrella Company Legislation

    Awarded
    £115.1k
    Published 26 May 2026

    Research to understand how agencies and end clients are responding behaviorally to new umbrella company legislation and evaluate the effectiveness of HMRC's related awareness campaigns.

    🇬🇧United KingdomPublished 26 May 2026· 4 months agoviaContracts Finder
    Awarded
    £115.1k
    Published 26 May 2026

    Decision brief

    4 fields
    • Contract value
      £115,140
      Pounds sterling
    • Tender closed
      19 Mar 2026
      7 months ago
    • Sector
      Research & Innovation
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    • Location
      🇬🇧United Kingdom

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    1 supplier
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      IPSOS MARKET RESEARCH LIMITED
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    Awarded

    Contract awarded. Originally published 4 months ago.

    26 May 2026Today19 Mar 2026

    Brief

    HMRC is seeking external research to evaluate how agencies and end clients will respond to new umbrella company legislation taking effect in April 2026. This legislation transfers PAYE liability from umbrella companies to agencies or end clients to close tax loopholes and reduce fraud risk. While internal administrative data can track compliance responses, HMRC needs qualitative research to understand the 'why' behind business decisions, including whether agencies are improving due diligence processes. The research will explore: (1) business motivations and any unanticipated business model changes resulting from the legislation; (2) qualitative reactions to the policy; (3) the effectiveness of HMRC's education and awareness campaigns in influencing business decision-making; and (4) whether current communications are achieving intended impacts. This externally-commissioned research will provide a comprehensive assessment of the umbrella company sector and identify whether additional policy or compliance interventions are needed to achieve legislative objectives.

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    2. Experian Limited2× · 33%
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    Publisher
    UK Cabinet Office
    Licence
    OGL v3.0
    Source
    contractsfinder.service.gov.uk
    Record ID
    18c4093c-6801-4132-bd50-65ebda67a372-892358

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