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title: "Life Course and Life Events Analysis Pensions Commission"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06764d"
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buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR WORK & PENSIONS"
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# Life Course and Life Events Analysis Pensions Commission

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR WORK & PENSIONS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06764d

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## Summary

The Department for Work & Pensions (DWP), located in London, has recently progressed in its procurement process titled "Life Course and Life Events Analysis Pensions Commission." This contract falls under the services category, with a specific focus on research services. The procurement was conducted using a direct method below the threshold, meaning it was awarded without competition. The tender has now reached the award and contract stage, with the work carried out by the Institute for Fiscal Studies. The project involves secondary analysis of longitudinal surveys to examine how labour market participation affects pension contributions, with the contract period running from 27th February 2026 to 31st July 2026, with a potential one-month extension. The entire procurement process and the contract are being managed by Elaine Howarth from the DWP.

This tender presents significant opportunities for organisations specialising in research services, particularly those experienced in analysing economic and social data. Businesses that focus on longitudinal studies or have expertise in the field of labour market and pensions would find this project especially fitting. Engaging with such projects allows these businesses to establish and strengthen their reputation in delivering critical insights into national economic patterns, thereby facilitating growth through government contracts. Furthermore, as the procurement process used a direct award method, it highlights potential opportunities for businesses that can offer niche expertise, positioning them as essential partners for future projects with the Department for Work & Pensions and similar government bodies.

## Notice

Using secondary analysis of longitudinal surveys previously conducted this project will explore how labour market participation through the life course affects pension contribution rates and pension participation.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028422-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 27 Feb 2026 - 31 Jul 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £49,270 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEPARTMENT FOR WORK & PENSIONS |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1H 9NA |
| 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 | INSTITUTE FOR FISCAL STUDIES(THE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services

## Release History

- 27 Mar 2026 at 11:28 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028422-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028422-2026
  27th March 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-for-work-pensions
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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