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

Buyer: THE PENSIONS REGULATOR  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b6e99dfa-2e1c-4da2-804e-33c53385fb63

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## Summary

The Pensions Regulator has awarded a contract for quantitative research services, specifically DC Schemes surveys, to OMB Research Limited. The contract value is £83,333.33 GBP with a contract period from March 25, 2024, to September 30, 2025. The procurement method used was selective, calling off from a framework agreement. The tender period ended on March 4, 2024, and the contract will involve conducting two surveys in the financial year 2024/25 among DC trust-based schemes in the South East region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in market research services within the services category. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find this tender particularly suitable as the buyer, The Pensions Regulator, has indicated SME suitability. Businesses interested should note the tight timeline for the surveys, with the first survey scheduled for Q1 FY24/25 and the second for Q4 FY24/25, presenting a chance for quick project turnaround and potential business growth opportunities in the field of quantitative research services.

## Notice

Contract for quantitative research services, specifically DC 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 DC trust-based schemes, including the DC section of dual-section hybrid schemes (i.e. those with separate DB and DC sections), 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 DC trust-based schemes.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fd8af776-d807-48bf-b639-3de0cee9b8b9 |
| 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 | 25 Mar 2024 - 30 Sep 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £83,333 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £83,333 |
| 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 14:26 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fd8af776-d807-48bf-b639-3de0cee9b8b9

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fd8af776-d807-48bf-b639-3de0cee9b8b9
  24th April 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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