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Employers' perspective of automatic enrolment and Defined Benefit Schemes

DEPARTMENT FOR WORKS AND PENSIONS

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06 Feb 2026 at 14:15

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "Employers' perspective of automatic enrolment and Defined Benefit Schemes" was conducted by the Department for Works and Pensions. The contracting authority focused on research services, with a targeted geographical area of Blackpool, United Kingdom, identified by postal code FY4 5ES. The process, carried out through a selective procurement method under a call-off from a framework agreement, reached the award stage with a publication date of 6th February 2026. The tender period concluded on 27th January 2026, with the contract initiated on 28th January 2026, and expected to run until 28th September 2026. This framework is of particular interest to service providers in the research industry.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities, especially for organisations experienced in delivering research services. While the buyer did not rate specific suitability for SMEs or VCSEs, businesses equipped to offer insights on workplace pension schemes would benefit greatly. The focus on helping employers with automatic enrolment and support in the £1.2 trillion Defined Benefit industry presents a lucrative opportunity for firms like IFF Research Ltd, who secured the contract award valued at £73,991.34 GBP. Engaging with public contracts like this can drive visibility and credibility within industry sectors.

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Notice Title

Employers' perspective of automatic enrolment and Defined Benefit Schemes

Notice Description

Employers play a critical role in the success of automatic enrolment (AE) through ensuring over 22 million employees are saving into their workplace pension and underwriting the PS1.2 trillion Defined Benefit (DB) industry.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ec3925ae-769a-44e2-b464-1b2538d3cda8
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7afd202f-5fc3-440b-8aab-5861be8da869
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
£147,982 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£73,991 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
27 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
28 Jan 2026 - 28 Sep 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 WORKS AND PENSIONS
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BLACKPOOL
Postcode
FY4 5ES
Post Town
Blackpool
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD42 Blackpool
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Blackpool
Electoral Ward
Stanley
Westminster Constituency
Blackpool South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

IFF RESEARCH

Further Information

Notice Documents

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