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IFS Retirement Saving Consortium 2026 - 2028

DEPARTMENT FOR WORK & PENSIONS

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31 Mar 2026 at 11:46

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Work & Pensions has concluded the procurement process titled "IFS Retirement Saving Consortium 2026 - 2028," under the services industry category. This tender is located in London and aimed at involving the Institute for Fiscal Studies in research services. The procurement process was initiated directly, below the competitive threshold, and is now in the award stage with completion status. The contract was signed on 31st March 2026, and it begins on 1st April 2026, ending on 31st March 2028, encompassing a gross value of £42,000. The buyer operates as a central government public authority, with its headquarters in Caxton House, London.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses specialising in research services, particularly organisations that are capable of contributing to retirement saving studies. Large enterprises or entities involved in fiscal research would be ideally positioned to compete. The procurement being a direct award without competition favours established organisations like the Institute for Fiscal Studies, which has already been awarded the contract. This offers potential for collaborative research initiatives and insights into retirement savings, aiding in growing business outreach within the governmental research ecosystem.

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Notice Title

IFS Retirement Saving Consortium 2026 - 2028

Notice Description

Membership of the Institute for Fiscal Studies Retirement Consortium

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0678ff
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029606-2026
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
Large

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
£35,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Mar 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Mar 20264 days ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR WORK & PENSIONS
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1H 9NA
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

INSTITUTE FOR FISCAL STUDIES

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