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Research Project on Canadian Pension Funds

DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL TRADE

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20 May 2024 at 15:46

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for International Trade has awarded a contract for a research project on Canadian Pension Funds to the Thinking Ahead Institute, a division of Towers Watson Limited. The contract, worth £50,000 GBP, involves research consultancy services. The procurement method used was Single Source Action, and the contract period is from 22nd April 2024 to 31st July 2024.

This tender by the Department for International Trade offers opportunities for businesses in the research consultancy services industry interested in working with governmental organisations. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprise organisations (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate. Businesses located in various countries, including the United Kingdom, can compete for this contract.

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Notice Title

Research Project on Canadian Pension Funds

Notice Description

The Department for Business and Trade has commissioned work to Thinking Ahead Institute, a division of Towers Watson Limited.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-fb3690dc-d8e0-4ccd-8bb9-2a74e15e6e80
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/72840098-609e-4f6d-ba99-dfd0f255307d
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - Single Source Action
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73210000 - Research consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 May 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
21 Apr 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Apr 20241 years ago
Contract Period
21 Apr 2024 - 31 Jul 2024 1-6 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 INTERNATIONAL TRADE
Contact Name
Department for Business & Trade
Contact Email
commercialmarevents@businessandtrade.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2DY
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

THINKING AHEAD INSTITUTE - WILLIS TOWERS WATSON

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