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DB AFS Research

DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS

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18 Nov 2016 at 20:17

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, titled "DB AFS Research," was conducted by the Department for Work and Pensions, located in Brighton, England. This initiative falls under the research and development services sector, specifically targeting defined benefit pension schemes. The procurement stage is complete, with the contract awarded on 24th August 2015 and valid from 28th August 2015 to 31st October 2015. The total contract value was £21,000, demonstrating a focus on detailed research engagement.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in research and consultancy services, particularly those with expertise in surveying pension trustees and actuaries. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are well-suited to compete for such contracts, provided they can demonstrate capacity in providing comprehensive and analytical insights relevant to the defined benefit funding landscape. The experience gained from participating in similar research projects can be invaluable for businesses aiming to establish themselves in the public procurement market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

DB AFS Research

Notice Description

Provision of research to survey Tranche 10 trustees, employers and supporting actuaries associated with defined benefit (DB) trust-based pension schemes, to gauge reactions to and understanding of the 2015 annual defined benefit funding statement.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8fd31017-e898-4dab-8c2e-df94094ea8c6
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£21,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£21,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Nov 20169 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Aug 2015Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Aug 201510 years ago
Contract Period
27 Aug 2015 - 31 Oct 2015 1-6 months
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
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
BRIGHTON
Postcode
BN1 4DW
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
West Hill & North Laine
Westminster Constituency
Brighton Pavilion

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

IFF RESEARCH

Further Information

Notice Documents

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