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title: "Employers' perspective of automatic enrolment and Defined Benefit Schemes"
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# Employers' perspective of automatic enrolment and Defined Benefit Schemes

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR WORKS AND PENSIONS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ec3925ae-769a-44e2-b464-1b2538d3cda8

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "Employers' perspective of automatic enrolment and Defined Benefit Schemes" was conducted by the Department for Works and Pensions. The contracting authority focused on research services, with a targeted geographical area of Blackpool, United Kingdom, identified by postal code FY4 5ES. The process, carried out through a selective procurement method under a call-off from a framework agreement, reached the award stage with a publication date of 6th February 2026. The tender period concluded on 27th January 2026, with the contract initiated on 28th January 2026, and expected to run until 28th September 2026. This framework is of particular interest to service providers in the research industry.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities, especially for organisations experienced in delivering research services. While the buyer did not rate specific suitability for SMEs or VCSEs, businesses equipped to offer insights on workplace pension schemes would benefit greatly. The focus on helping employers with automatic enrolment and support in the £1.2 trillion Defined Benefit industry presents a lucrative opportunity for firms like IFF Research Ltd, who secured the contract award valued at £73,991.34 GBP. Engaging with public contracts like this can drive visibility and credibility within industry sectors.

## Notice

Employers play a critical role in the success of automatic enrolment (AE) through ensuring over 22 million employees are saving into their workplace pension and underwriting the PS1.2 trillion Defined Benefit (DB) industry.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7afd202f-5fc3-440b-8aab-5861be8da869 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Jan 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 28 Jan 2026 - 28 Sep 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £147,982 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £73,991 |
| 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 WORKS AND PENSIONS |
| Locality | BLACKPOOL |
| Post town | Blackpool |
| Postcode | FY4 5ES |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire |
| ITL 3 | TLD42 Blackpool |
| Local authority | Blackpool |
| Electoral ward | Stanley |
| Westminster constituency | Blackpool South |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | IFF RESEARCH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services

## Release History

- 6 Feb 2026 at 14:15 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7afd202f-5fc3-440b-8aab-5861be8da869

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7afd202f-5fc3-440b-8aab-5861be8da869
  6th February 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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