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title: "2026 Governance and Trusteeship Qualitative Research"
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# 2026 Governance and Trusteeship Qualitative Research

Buyer: THE PENSIONS REGULATOR  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d874fb2b-5d52-4330-bd32-918fccfd27aa

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "2026 Governance and Trusteeship Qualitative Research" was conducted by The Pensions Regulator and has progressed to the award stage as of 30th July 2026. This procurement is focused on the social research services industry and aims to enhance governance standards among trust-based pension schemes. London Economics has been named the supplier to carry out this £60,000 contract, which commenced on 2nd July 2026 and is expected to conclude by 1st July 2027. The procurement method adopted was selective, drawing from a dynamic purchasing system, with the tender having been completed by 27th May 2026. The geographical focus is in the South East of the United Kingdom.

This tender represents significant opportunities for businesses involved in social research services, particularly those with expertise in governance and trusteeship. The process's selective procurement method indicates a competitive environment where firms with a proven track record in delivering high-quality research and analysis in the public sector could excel. Small and medium enterprises are especially encouraged, as the procurement outlined suitability for SME engagement, which could foster growth and development opportunities for businesses falling within this category. Working with The Pensions Regulator provides an avenue to contribute to critical regulatory improvements, potentially leading to further collaborations in the public sector.

## Notice

This paper is seeking approval to procure new qualitative research focused on governance and trusteeship. The research will inform and support TPR's corporate outcome to improve governance standards amongst trust-based pension schemes and will add further insight into assessing and monitoring scheme governance and trustee standards

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f0a4461a-36a2-46ce-b7b4-471c6a08da22 |
| 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 |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 27 May 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Jul 2026 |
| Contract period | 1 Jul 2026 - 1 Jul 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £60,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £60,000 |
| 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 | THE PENSIONS REGULATOR |
| Locality | BRIGHTON |
| Post town | Brighton |
| Postcode | BN1 6AF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex |
| ITL 3 | TLJ21 Brighton and Hove |
| Local authority | Brighton and Hove |
| Electoral ward | Preston Park |
| Westminster constituency | Brighton Pavilion |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | LONDON ECONOMICS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79315000 - Social research services

## Release History

- 30 Jul 2026 at 13:35 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f0a4461a-36a2-46ce-b7b4-471c6a08da22

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f0a4461a-36a2-46ce-b7b4-471c6a08da22
  30th July 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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