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DC Schemes Survey 2024 - 2027

THE PENSIONS REGULATOR

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24 Apr 2024 at 14:26

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Summary of the contracting process

The Pensions Regulator has awarded a contract for quantitative research services, specifically DC Schemes surveys, to OMB Research Limited. The contract value is £83,333.33 GBP with a contract period from March 25, 2024, to September 30, 2025. The procurement method used was selective, calling off from a framework agreement. The tender period ended on March 4, 2024, and the contract will involve conducting two surveys in the financial year 2024/25 among DC trust-based schemes in the South East region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in market research services within the services category. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find this tender particularly suitable as the buyer, The Pensions Regulator, has indicated SME suitability. Businesses interested should note the tight timeline for the surveys, with the first survey scheduled for Q1 FY24/25 and the second for Q4 FY24/25, presenting a chance for quick project turnaround and potential business growth opportunities in the field of quantitative research services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

DC Schemes Survey 2024 - 2027

Notice Description

Contract for quantitative research services, specifically DC Schemes surveys, which will provide TPR with robust, representative data in relation to several research objectives relevant to its current work. The supplier will design, deliver and report two surveys among DC trust-based schemes, including the DC section of dual-section hybrid schemes (i.e. those with separate DB and DC sections), in financial year 2024/25, the first to take place in Q1 FY24/25, with findings provided in Q2 2024/25 and the second to take place in Q4 FY24/25, with findings provided in Q1 2025/26. The contract also allows for an extension for two further periods to conduct one or two surveys per financial year among DC trust-based schemes.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fd8af776-d807-48bf-b639-3de0cee9b8b9
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

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

CPV Codes

71241000 - Feasibility study, advisory service, analysis

79310000 - Market research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£83,333 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£83,333 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Apr 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
4 Mar 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Mar 20241 years ago
Contract Period
25 Mar 2024 - 30 Sep 2025 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE PENSIONS REGULATOR
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
aprocurement@tpr.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BRIGHTON
Postcode
B23 3JP
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Erdington
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Erdington

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

OMB RESEARCH

Further Information

Notice Documents

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