Back-to-Back: AGPayroll Wins at the Contracting Awards 2026
Some nights you don't forget. Last night was one of them.
AGPayroll has been named Best Umbrella Company at the Contracting Awards 2026. We won the same award in 2025, so this is two years running. The Contracting Awards are the UK contractor industry's biggest awards. They recognise the providers setting the standard for service, compliance and value.
A first for Scotland
We're a Glasgow company competing with the biggest names in UK payroll. Winning once was special. Winning again is something we never took for granted. We understand we're the first Scottish company to win back-to-back, and we're very proud of that.
"It was a wee bit emotional last night," said Chris Fahey, Founder of AGPayroll. "No one could quite believe we'd won it again. A small Scottish company doing this two years in a row just doesn't happen. But it did, and it's down to every single person behind us."
What sits behind the trophy
Awards are nice. But what matters to our clients is what happens every payday. That means contractors paid accurately and on time. It means compliant processes, backed by our SafeRec certification and FCSA accreditation. And it means a real person on the end of the phone when you need one.
With Joint and Several Liability now in force, agencies need to know their payroll provider is fully compliant. Back-to-back recognition from the industry gives our partners extra peace of mind that they're in safe hands.
Thank you
This award belongs to:
Our team, who show up and deliver every day
Our agency partners, who trust us with their contractors and their reputation
Our contractors, the people at the heart of everything we do
Everyone who makes our days more interesting along the way
We couldn't have done this without you.
What's next
We're not slowing down. Next year we're setting our sights even higher. We'll keep investing in our people, our technology and our service so agencies and contractors get the best possible experience.
If you're looking for a payroll partner that's proven, compliant and genuinely on your side, let's talk.
Call 0333 034 1472, email customercare@agpayroll.co.uk or visit agpayroll.co.uk.
