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title: "DB Schemes Survey 2024 - 2027"
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# DB Schemes Survey 2024 - 2027

Buyer: THE PENSIONS REGULATOR  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4825069f-466e-4a84-801a-8c76fb87c478

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## Summary

The Pensions Regulator has awarded a contract for quantitative research services in the field of feasibility study, advisory service, and analysis, titled "DB Schemes Survey 2024 - 2027". The contract value is £69,960 and follows a selective procurement method with a tender deadline of 4th March 2024. The contract duration spans from 21st March 2024 to 30th September 2025, with the surveys planned in financial years 2024/25 and 2025/26 in the South East region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents an opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the market research services industry to engage with The Pensions Regulator. The procurement stage has now reached the award phase, with OMB Research Limited being the contracted supplier. Businesses well-versed in providing market research services and experienced in conducting surveys among trust-based schemes are particularly well-suited to compete for this opportunity.

## Notice

Contract for quantitative research services, specifically DB Schemes surveys, which will provide TPR with robust, representative data in relation to several research objectives relevant to its current work. The supplier will design, deliver and report two surveys among DB trust-based schemes, including relevant hybrid schemes (typically mixed benefit hybrid schemes or DB schemes with a DC top-up) in financial year 2024/25, the first to take place in Q1 FY24/25, with findings provided in Q2 2024/25 and the second to take place in Q4 FY24/25, with findings provided in Q1 2025/26. The contract also allows for an extension for two further periods to conduct one or two surveys per financial year among DB/hybrid trust-based schemes.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d1b75abc-4de3-4dad-9c11-510f41106439 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Apr 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Mar 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Mar 2024 |
| Contract period | 21 Mar 2024 - 30 Sep 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £69,960 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £69,960 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE PENSIONS REGULATOR |
| Locality | BRIGHTON |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B23 3JP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Electoral ward | Erdington |
| Westminster constituency | Birmingham Erdington |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | OMB RESEARCH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 71241000 - Feasibility study, advisory service, analysis
- 79310000 - Market research services

## Release History

- 24 Apr 2024 at 14:46 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d1b75abc-4de3-4dad-9c11-510f41106439

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d1b75abc-4de3-4dad-9c11-510f41106439
  24th April 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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