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title: "Research to understand Pension Scheme Administrators (PSAs) and their needs in regard to migration to Managing Pensions Schemes Service."
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# Research to understand Pension Scheme Administrators (PSAs) and their needs in regard to migration to Managing Pensions Schemes Service.

Buyer: H M REVENUE & CUSTOMS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f3b3edb8-f6b5-48d0-a5d6-db52382cb7d8

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## Summary

The procurement process for this tender was carried out by H M Revenue & Customs. The title of the tender is "Research to understand Pension Scheme Administrators (PSAs) and their needs in regard to migration to Managing Pensions Schemes Service." It falls under the industry category of Research and development services and related consultancy services. The procurement stage was an award, and the contract involves qualitative research with key dates being the tender period ending on 20th July 2022 and the contract period starting on 25th August 2022 and ending on 25th June 2023. The procurement method was selective, and it was a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system.

This tender by H M Revenue & Customs offers business growth opportunities for agencies specializing in research and development services. The contract value is GBP 120,000 with potential for follow-on quantitative surveys. Businesses well-suited to compete are those with expertise in conducting qualitative research, preparing findings presentations, and producing detailed reports. The procurement process is suited for businesses interested in delivering medium-scale qualitative research projects for governmental organisations, specifically related to pension scheme administration and services.

## Notice

The contract is for an agency to deliver research to understand Pension Scheme Administrators (PSAs) and their needs in regard to migration to Managing Pensions Schemes Service. The requirement will include: Medium-scale qualitative research consisting of in-depth interviews with Pension Scheme Administrators Potential follow-on quantitative survey of Pension Scheme Administrators to quantify/segment the qualitative insights produced Outputs including PowerPoint presentation of findings, and a final Word document report for publication on GOV.UK

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a2de2a06-535f-45c6-8230-9ad58d6ad2b6 |
| 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 | 25 Aug 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Jul 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Aug 2022 |
| Contract period | 24 Aug 2022 - 25 Jun 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £120,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £120,000 |
| 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 | H M REVENUE & CUSTOMS |
| Locality | SALFORD |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M3 5BS |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD34 Greater Manchester South West |
| Local authority | Salford |
| Electoral ward | Blackfriars & Trinity |
| Westminster constituency | Salford |
| 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

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 25 Aug 2022 at 13:40 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a2de2a06-535f-45c6-8230-9ad58d6ad2b6

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a2de2a06-535f-45c6-8230-9ad58d6ad2b6
  25th August 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/2c641f02-7f63-4919-a74f-4bba249a24d5

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