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Lived Experiences of Adequacy in Retirement

DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS

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10 Dec 2025 at 12:53

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Work and Pensions has completed the procurement process for the project titled "Lived Experiences of Adequacy in Retirement," focusing on research services in Great Britain. This endeavour aims to explore pensions adequacy among retirees aged 65 to 75. The procurement process was conducted using a selective method through a dynamic purchasing system. It was awarded to YouGov, with the contract lasting from 3rd December 2025 to 2nd August 2026. The total contract value is £64,800, and while the research will primarily focus on the United Kingdom, it will also include insights from various regions such as the British Overseas Territories, the Channel Islands, the Isle of Man, Europe, and beyond.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in research services, particularly those with experience in socio-economic studies and demographic analysis. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, given the nature of the procurement process and suitability criteria. The awarded contract to YouGov demonstrates the potential for collaboration with government bodies to gather critical insights and data, which can lead to future opportunities and growth within the public sector market.

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Notice Title

Lived Experiences of Adequacy in Retirement

Notice Description

This research proposal seeks to explore pensions adequacy with a group of 30 retirees in Great Britain aged between 65 and 75. Complementing quantitative evidence on income adequacy and pensioner poverty,

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a51e24b8-6b55-458e-81f2-c7827a18b340
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/824ee0c1-0bb4-4366-b200-969828db4063
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73110000 - Research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£64,800 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£64,800 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
17 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
3 Dec 2025 - 2 Aug 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
DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1H 9NA
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

YOUGOV

Further Information

Notice Documents

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