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title: "Retirement Saving Research Consortium"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06808e"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE PENSIONS REGULATOR"
published: "2026-04-13"
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# Retirement Saving Research Consortium

Buyer: THE PENSIONS REGULATOR  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06808e

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## Summary

The procurement process led by The Pensions Regulator, a central government public authority located in Brighton, UK, involves the contracting of research services under the title "Retirement Saving Research Consortium". This contract falls under the industry category of research services, with a focus on understanding retirement saving challenges and policy impacts. The procurement was conducted through a direct method, described as "Below threshold - without competition", and the contract was awarded to the Pensions Policy Institute, based in London. The contract was signed on 24th March 2026 and is active, with a completion date set for 30th April 2028.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses focused on research services catering to pension policy and public debate enhancement. Companies that specialize in delivering high-quality analytical research, particularly those experienced in the public, private, and third sectors' dynamics, would find this tender particularly beneficial. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in the specified research areas—such as employer pension contributions, retirement income access, and the interplay between health and pension choices post-50—could leverage this contract to establish or expand their footprint in government-related research services.

## Notice

he research undertaken by the Consortium seeks to understand the challenges people face when saving for retirement and how policy and economic conditions influence outcomes. The 2026-28 research agenda aims to strengthen understanding of key pension policy issues across the public, private and third sectors, and to improve the quality of public debate. As part of this agenda four research strands will be delivered covering: How much do employers contribute to Defined Contribution pensions How are people accessing private pensions in the run up to the state pension age? The dynamics of health and private pension decisions after the age of 50 Self-employment and retirement decisions Project outputs will include a public report for each of the four strands, alongside an online or in person launch event per strand.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033064-2026 |
| 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 | 13 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 24 Mar 2026 - 30 Apr 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £35,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE PENSIONS REGULATOR |
| Locality | BRIGHTON |
| Post town | Brighton |
| Postcode | BN1 6AF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex |
| ITL 3 | TLJ21 Brighton and Hove |
| Local authority | Brighton and Hove |
| Electoral ward | Preston Park |
| Westminster constituency | Brighton Pavilion |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PENSIONS POLICY INSTITUTE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services

## Release History

- 13 Apr 2026 at 08:34 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033064-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033064-2026
  13th April 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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