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title: "CDC Economic Modelling"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06d8ff"
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buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR WORK & PENSIONS"
published: "2026-07-31"
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# CDC Economic Modelling

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR WORK & PENSIONS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06d8ff

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## Summary

The Department for Work & Pensions, based in London, has completed the procurement process for a contract titled "CDC Economic Modelling". This investigation falls under research services, focusing on economic modelling using stochastic models to evaluate Collective Defined Contribution schemes in the UK's pension landscape. The procurement method was direct, below the threshold and executed without competition. The project began on 28th July 2026 and is set to conclude on 24th February 2027, with the contract officially signed on the start date. The primary location of this contract is London, within the UK region UKI32.

This tender presents an opportunity for large-scale organisations involved in research services, especially those with expertise in economic modelling and consultancy in the pension sector. With a contract value of £66,000 gross, this project could bolster the reputation of firms like the current supplier, Pensions Policy Institute, which successfully secured the contract. The project offers a platform for businesses to demonstrate their analytical capabilities in the public sector domain and form valuable connections with a significant government department.

## Notice

The methodology for this research is economic modelling using stochastic models to explore the benefits and challenges of a new pension type in the UK, Collective Defined Contribution schemes (CDCs).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072779-2026 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 31 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Jul 2026 |
| Contract period | 27 Jul 2026 - 24 Feb 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £55,000 |

## 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 | PENSIONS POLICY INSTITUTE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services

## Release History

- 31 Jul 2026 at 13:40 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072779-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072779-2026
  31st July 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

## Provenance

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