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Effective Trustee Governance Research

THE PENSIONS REGULATOR

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09 Oct 2025 at 13:02

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Summary of the contracting process

The Pensions Regulator, based in Brighton, UK, has awarded a contract for a project titled "Effective Trustee Governance Research." This procurement, focused on research services within the public authority and central government sector, was completed using a direct procurement method below threshold, without competition. The process has reached the award stage, with the contract being signed on 7th October 2025. The contract, valued gross at £20,000, commenced on 8th October 2025 and is scheduled to end on 31st December 2025, with the option for extension up to the end of March 2026. The research is aimed at enhancing the governance of pensions trustees and will be conducted within the UK region of UKJ21.

This tender presents significant opportunities for SMEs and organisations specialising in governance consultancy and research services to explore future collaboration possibilities with The Pensions Regulator. Companies offering related services may consider positioning themselves for similar direct procurement opportunities, as these arise under the central government's commitment to improve sector-specific governance standards. Businesses experienced in delivering specialised research could benefit from engaging in upcoming projects, potentially aiding their business growth and solidifying their presence in the governmental sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Effective Trustee Governance Research

Notice Description

Short piece of specialist research related to the effective governance of pensions trustees.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05aba8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063746-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£16,666 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
7 Oct 2025 - 31 Dec 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

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

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
Not specified
Local Authority
Brighton and Hove
Electoral Ward
Preston Park
Westminster Constituency
Brighton Pavilion

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DANIELA SILCOCK PENSIONS RESEARCH

Further Information

Notice Documents

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