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2026 Governance and Trusteeship Qualitative Research

THE PENSIONS REGULATOR

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30 Jul 2026 at 13:35

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "2026 Governance and Trusteeship Qualitative Research" was conducted by The Pensions Regulator and has progressed to the award stage as of 30th July 2026. This procurement is focused on the social research services industry and aims to enhance governance standards among trust-based pension schemes. London Economics has been named the supplier to carry out this £60,000 contract, which commenced on 2nd July 2026 and is expected to conclude by 1st July 2027. The procurement method adopted was selective, drawing from a dynamic purchasing system, with the tender having been completed by 27th May 2026. The geographical focus is in the South East of the United Kingdom.

This tender represents significant opportunities for businesses involved in social research services, particularly those with expertise in governance and trusteeship. The process's selective procurement method indicates a competitive environment where firms with a proven track record in delivering high-quality research and analysis in the public sector could excel. Small and medium enterprises are especially encouraged, as the procurement outlined suitability for SME engagement, which could foster growth and development opportunities for businesses falling within this category. Working with The Pensions Regulator provides an avenue to contribute to critical regulatory improvements, potentially leading to further collaborations in the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

2026 Governance and Trusteeship Qualitative Research

Notice Description

This paper is seeking approval to procure new qualitative research focused on governance and trusteeship. The research will inform and support TPR's corporate outcome to improve governance standards amongst trust-based pension schemes and will add further insight into assessing and monitoring scheme governance and trustee standards

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f0a4461a-36a2-46ce-b7b4-471c6a08da22
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79315000 - Social research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£60,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£60,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jul 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
27 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
1 Jul 2026 - 1 Jul 2027 6-12 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
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

LONDON ECONOMICS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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