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title: "Qualitative research into adequacy of income and wealth in retirement"
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# Qualitative research into adequacy of income and wealth in retirement

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS : DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f1f86ab3-c6b6-4483-a983-9bacd2cb8cb0

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## Summary

The procurement process, initiated by the Department for Work and Pensions, involves a tender for "Qualitative research into adequacy of income and wealth in retirement," categorised under social research services. The contract period runs from 20th April 2019 to 20th June 2020, with the tender having ended on 2nd April 2019. This selective procurement process was carried out through a dynamic purchasing system, allowing for tailored offerings suited to the specific needs of the government department, located in Liverpool, England.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for growth, particularly for businesses specialising in social research and analysis. Companies focused on qualitative methodologies in the context of pensions and retirement, as well as those with capabilities in conducting in-depth primary research across varied locations, would be ideally positioned to compete. Engaging in such tenders can enhance market presence and contribute to the development of innovative solutions that address public sector needs.

## Notice

Qualitative research exploring pension freedoms and decumulation journeys, and expectations and experiences of adequacy of income and wealth in retirement

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/084fbf0f-9f2f-4118-9bbb-3c77cb9ffee3 |
| 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 | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Jun 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Apr 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Apr 2019 |
| Contract period | 19 Apr 2019 - 20 Jun 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £132,000 |
| 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 | DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS : DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79315000 - Social research services

## Release History

- 20 Jun 2019 at 08:42 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/084fbf0f-9f2f-4118-9bbb-3c77cb9ffee3

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/084fbf0f-9f2f-4118-9bbb-3c77cb9ffee3
  20th June 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/aa50706f-98a2-4f5f-979d-5ba94ec82715
  Redacted Call Off Letter of Appointment
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/81fe3287-3af1-4c28-a162-f1eab589adeb
  Redacted Award Letter
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/fc90d51d-3648-4783-8c64-2f02d19fabe1
  Terms and Conditions

## Notice URLs

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

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