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PSPS Research

THE PENSIONS REGULATOR

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Award

15 Dec 2025 at 15:54

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "PSPS Research," initiated by The Pensions Regulator, involved market research services under the CPV 79310000 classification. This tender followed a selective procurement method and was executed through a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. The procurement, based in the South East of England, was awarded to OMB Research Limited, an SME. The contract was signed starting from 24 November 2025 and is set to conclude on 18 November 2026. The award was officially published on 15 December 2025, subsequent to the tender period that ended on 28 October 2025, with a contract value amounting to £34,836.

This tender represents a valuable opportunity for SMEs operating in the market research sector. By emphasising its suitability for small and medium-sized enterprises, the procurement process helps foster business growth by encouraging companies like OMB Research Limited to compete. The selective procurement method makes it appealing for those with the capability and readiness to meet specific research and analytical needs for public-sector organisations such as The Pensions Regulator. Businesses looking to expand within the South East region will find this tender particularly advantageous, allowing them to showcase expertise in providing bespoke research services.

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Notice Title

PSPS Research

Notice Description

Research and analysis

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4c0bb254-bf48-4022-b536-99fa1d84bbe4
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/200ea5d1-dcf2-491f-9936-594c5293a50d
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79310000 - Market research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£71,760 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£34,836 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
28 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
24 Nov 2025 - 18 Nov 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE PENSIONS REGULATOR
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRIGHTON
Postcode
BN1 6AF
Post Town
Brighton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ21 Brighton and Hove
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
Brighton and Hove
Electoral Ward
Preston Park
Westminster Constituency
Brighton Pavilion

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

OMB RESEARCH

Further Information

Notice Documents

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