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Retirement Saving Research Consortium

THE PENSIONS REGULATOR

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13 Apr 2026 at 08:34

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by The Pensions Regulator, a central government public authority located in Brighton, UK, involves the contracting of research services under the title "Retirement Saving Research Consortium". This contract falls under the industry category of research services, with a focus on understanding retirement saving challenges and policy impacts. The procurement was conducted through a direct method, described as "Below threshold - without competition", and the contract was awarded to the Pensions Policy Institute, based in London. The contract was signed on 24th March 2026 and is active, with a completion date set for 30th April 2028.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses focused on research services catering to pension policy and public debate enhancement. Companies that specialize in delivering high-quality analytical research, particularly those experienced in the public, private, and third sectors' dynamics, would find this tender particularly beneficial. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in the specified research areas—such as employer pension contributions, retirement income access, and the interplay between health and pension choices post-50—could leverage this contract to establish or expand their footprint in government-related research services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Retirement Saving Research Consortium

Notice Description

he research undertaken by the Consortium seeks to understand the challenges people face when saving for retirement and how policy and economic conditions influence outcomes. The 2026-28 research agenda aims to strengthen understanding of key pension policy issues across the public, private and third sectors, and to improve the quality of public debate. As part of this agenda four research strands will be delivered covering: How much do employers contribute to Defined Contribution pensions How are people accessing private pensions in the run up to the state pension age? The dynamics of health and private pension decisions after the age of 50 Self-employment and retirement decisions Project outputs will include a public report for each of the four strands, alongside an online or in person launch event per strand.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06808e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033064-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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
£35,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
24 Mar 2026 - 30 Apr 2028 2-3 years
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
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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
Not specified
Local Authority
Brighton and Hove
Electoral Ward
Preston Park
Westminster Constituency
Brighton Pavilion

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PENSIONS POLICY INSTITUTE

Further Information

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