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title: "Automatic Enrolment: Quantitative Research with Small and Micro Employers"
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# Automatic Enrolment: Quantitative Research with Small and Micro Employers

Buyer: CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-670e1951-43b3-4836-bed5-5e695800f294

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "Automatic Enrolment: Quantitative Research with Small and Micro Employers" was conducted by the Crown Commercial Service, focusing on research and development services in the United Kingdom. This procurement, which has reached the award stage, involved an open procedure, and the tender period concluded on 13th January 2017. The awarded contract, amounting to £199,403, commenced on 21st April 2017 and will run until 31st May 2018, highlighting critical deadlines and the procurement's geographical scope across various locations, including British Overseas Territories and Europe.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialised in research and data analysis, to collaborate with government authorities. Small and micro enterprises that possess expertise in quantitative research methodologies and an understanding of Automatic Enrolment processes would be particularly well-suited to participate in similar future contracts. Engaging with the Crown Commercial Service can enhance business visibility and potentially foster partnerships that leverage government projects for growth and innovation.

## Notice

The main objectives for this research are: - To gather information on the appropriateness, effectiveness and success of Automatic Enrolment implementation among the diverse small and micro employer population in Great Britain - To gather data on the factors associated with higher and lower levels of opt out and cessation of saving into a pension - To quantify the scale of burden on employers, including the costs of implementation and any subsequent burdens on employees or the business - To measure employer awareness/understanding of and compliance with Automatic Enrolment processes including re-enrolment and phasing of contribution rate increases

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/12a99a20-6056-4b64-b292-e5e55e5b3884 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 May 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Jan 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Apr 2017 |
| Contract period | 20 Apr 2017 - 31 May 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £199,403 |
| 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 | CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE |
| Locality | NEWPORT |
| Post town | Newport |
| Postcode | NP10 8QQ |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL5 South East Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL54 Monmouthshire and Newport |
| Local authority | Newport |
| Electoral ward | Tredegar Park and Marshfield |
| Westminster constituency | Newport West and Islwyn |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | IPSOS MORI |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 5 May 2017 at 10:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/12a99a20-6056-4b64-b292-e5e55e5b3884

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/12a99a20-6056-4b64-b292-e5e55e5b3884
  5th May 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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