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title: "Lived Experiences of Adequacy in Retirement"
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# Lived Experiences of Adequacy in Retirement

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a51e24b8-6b55-458e-81f2-c7827a18b340

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## Summary

The Department for Work and Pensions has completed the procurement process for the project titled "Lived Experiences of Adequacy in Retirement," focusing on research services in Great Britain. This endeavour aims to explore pensions adequacy among retirees aged 65 to 75. The procurement process was conducted using a selective method through a dynamic purchasing system. It was awarded to YouGov, with the contract lasting from 3rd December 2025 to 2nd August 2026. The total contract value is £64,800, and while the research will primarily focus on the United Kingdom, it will also include insights from various regions such as the British Overseas Territories, the Channel Islands, the Isle of Man, Europe, and beyond.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in research services, particularly those with experience in socio-economic studies and demographic analysis. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, given the nature of the procurement process and suitability criteria. The awarded contract to YouGov demonstrates the potential for collaboration with government bodies to gather critical insights and data, which can lead to future opportunities and growth within the public sector market.

## Notice

This research proposal seeks to explore pensions adequacy with a group of 30 retirees in Great Britain aged between 65 and 75. Complementing quantitative evidence on income adequacy and pensioner poverty,

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/824ee0c1-0bb4-4366-b200-969828db4063 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Dynamic |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Sep 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 3 Dec 2025 - 2 Aug 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £64,800 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £64,800 |
| 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 | DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1H 9NA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | YOUGOV |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services

## Release History

- 10 Dec 2025 at 12:53 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/824ee0c1-0bb4-4366-b200-969828db4063

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/824ee0c1-0bb4-4366-b200-969828db4063
  10th December 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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