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title: "'Planning and Preparing for Later Life (PPLL)' - Proposed new attitudinal survey"
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# 'Planning and Preparing for Later Life (PPLL)' - Proposed new attitudinal survey

Buyer: CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9cf064ea-4fc7-43d4-98a4-1eefdab65f53

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) commissioning a feasibility study entitled 'Planning and Preparing for Later Life (PPLL)', focusing on research services. This contract has been awarded to NatCen Social Research for a total value of £50,000, following a selective procurement method via a framework agreement. The contract period commenced on 10th January 2018 and will run until 9th July 2018. The study will gather attitudinal information on how individuals plan for later life across various locations, including all regions in the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth, especially for businesses in the research services sector. Companies with expertise in conducting feasibility studies or surveys related to social planning and demographic research would be well-positioned to compete in similar future tenders. Furthermore, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) can leverage this opportunity to demonstrate their capabilities in delivering valuable insights on societal needs, which can enhance their visibility and credibility in the public procurement marketplace.

## Notice

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) (The Authority) wishes to commission a feasibility study to examine the optimal means of obtaining attitudinal information on how people plan and prepare for later life Additional information: THIS CONTRACT HAS BEEN AWARDED AND IS BEING PUBLISHED FOR TRANSPARENCY PURPOSES ONLY

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6bc0ed1a-e8d1-47e0-a9cc-2c4008ae0ecc |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Jan 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Dec 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Jan 2018 |
| Contract period | 10 Jan 2018 - 9 Jul 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £50,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £50,000 |
| 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 | LIVERPOOL |
| Post town | Liverpool |
| Postcode | L3 9PP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD72 Liverpool |
| Local authority | Liverpool |
| Electoral ward | City Centre North |
| Westminster constituency | Liverpool Riverside |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England), TLL Wales, TLM Scotland, TLN Northern Ireland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | NATCEN SOCIAL RESEARCH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services

## Release History

- 11 Jan 2018 at 09:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6bc0ed1a-e8d1-47e0-a9cc-2c4008ae0ecc

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6bc0ed1a-e8d1-47e0-a9cc-2c4008ae0ecc
  11th January 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/63d1d6ee-f923-4540-96e4-e90403870a13
  Terms and Conditions
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/fe64046a-71dd-4814-958a-120a7337ca63
  Award Letter
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/02c17125-6be3-4ca2-a320-bbacc9a1b133
  Annex A-Commissioning Letter
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/41cb636d-9ec8-40d4-932e-91b0acc2c231
  Annex A(2)-Specification

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/crown-commercial-service

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