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title: "Research Project on Canadian Pension Funds"
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# Research Project on Canadian Pension Funds

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL TRADE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-fb3690dc-d8e0-4ccd-8bb9-2a74e15e6e80

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## Summary

The Department for International Trade has awarded a contract for a research project on Canadian Pension Funds to the Thinking Ahead Institute, a division of Towers Watson Limited. The contract, worth £50,000 GBP, involves research consultancy services. The procurement method used was Single Source Action, and the contract period is from 22nd April 2024 to 31st July 2024.

This tender by the Department for International Trade offers opportunities for businesses in the research consultancy services industry interested in working with governmental organisations. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprise organisations (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate. Businesses located in various countries, including the United Kingdom, can compete for this contract.

## Notice

The Department for Business and Trade has commissioned work to Thinking Ahead Institute, a division of Towers Watson Limited.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/72840098-609e-4f6d-ba99-dfd0f255307d |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Single Source Action |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 May 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Apr 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Apr 2024 |
| Contract period | 21 Apr 2024 - 31 Jul 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £50,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £50,000 |
| 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 INTERNATIONAL TRADE |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1A 2DY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | THINKING AHEAD INSTITUTE - WILLIS TOWERS WATSON |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73210000 - Research consultancy services

## Release History

- 20 May 2024 at 15:46 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/72840098-609e-4f6d-ba99-dfd0f255307d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/72840098-609e-4f6d-ba99-dfd0f255307d
  20th May 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e44409ad-963b-42ae-8268-bc6a5c519548
  n/a

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