Research Services for Pensions illustrations: presenting uncertainty and variability

Published 5 Nov 2026

5 Nov 2026

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THE FINANCIAL REPORTING COUNCIL LIMITED

Primary CPV: 73000000 *
Research and development services and related consultancy services
Location: 🇬🇧 Tower Hamlets, London
Value: £125,000
Contract: 10 months Duration
11/01/2027 31/10/2027
Contract Types: 73 *Research & development services
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SME suitable: Not stated

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13th Floor, Exchange Tower, 1 Harbour Exchange Square, London, E14 9GE, United Kingdom · UKI42

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Reference: FRC2026-075

The Financial Reporting Council (FRC) regulates auditors, accountants and actuaries and sets the UK's Corporate Governance and Stewardship Codes. As the Competent Authority for audit in the UK, we set auditing and ethical standards and monitor and enforce audit quality. The FRC requires Research Services to examine how uncertainty and variability in estimated defined contribution pension income can be communicated clearly and effectively to savers. The contract will cover three work areas: • A targeted review of relevant academic and professional research. • Development of evidence-based wording, narratives, presentation formats and visualisations, informed by behavioural science. • Empirical testing with DC savers, using an appropriate balance of quantitative and qualitative methods and inclusive research design. The supplier will be expected to understand saver behaviour and key pension-planning risks, including investment, inflation and longevity risks. Deliverables will include interim outputs, communication mock-ups and a concise final report setting out the methodology, analysis, results, conclusions and limitations. The anticipated contract period is January to October 2027. The FRC has undertaken preliminary market engagement for this procurement. The findings from the preliminary market engagement is contained in the Appendix within the Invitation to Tender (ITT). PLEASE REFER TO THE INVITATION TO TENDER (ITT) FOR FULL DETAILS INCLUDING HOW TO SUBMIT YOUR TENDER

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73000000 — Research and development services and related consultancy services (primary)

Notice details

Buyer type: Central government
Competition: Open competition (any supplier can bid)
Contract type: Services
Procurement method: Below threshold - open competition
Main category: Services
Above threshold: No
Legal basis: UKPGA 2023/54
Notice status: Active
Renewal: The supplier should deliver the Services (as per the Invitation to Tender (ITT) by the 31 October 2027). Should the FRC amend/alter the requirement the timeline may change.
Options: The FRC reserves the right to procure further Services of the same / related nature.
Submission method: Further information on FRC can be found https://www.frc.org.uk/ PLEASE REFER TO THE INVITATION TO TENDER (ITT) FOR FULL DETAILS INCLUDING HOW TO SUBMIT YOUR TENDER IMPORTANT: • Please register your interest (and raise any tender queries) by emailing the FRC's procurement team - procurement@frc.org.uk • The FRC will share all tender queries and answers with those that have registered. • Your tender submission must be submitted within the deadline by email to procurement@frc.org.uk
Enquiries close: 16 Nov 2026
Language: EN
Published: 05 Nov 2026 13:46
Deadline: 07 Dec 2026 12:00
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06ee7d
Notice ID: FRC2026-075

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Organisations

Name	THE FINANCIAL REPORTING COUNCIL LIMITED
Address › Street	13th Floor, Exchange Tower, 1 Harbour Exchange Square
Address › Town / city	London
Address › Postcode	E14 9GE
Address › Country	GB
Address › Country	United Kingdom
Address › Region (NUTS)	UKI42
Role	buyer
Link	http://www.frc.org.uk
Classification › Description	Public authority - central government

Buyer

Name	THE FINANCIAL REPORTING COUNCIL LIMITED

Tender

Title	Research Services for Pensions illustrations: presenting uncertainty and variability
Status	active
Item › CPV › Description	Research and development services and related consultancy services
Item › Delivery › Region (NUTS)	UK
Item › Delivery › Country	GB
Item › Delivery › Country	United Kingdom
Value › Value incl. VAT	£150,000
Value › Value	£125,000
Value › Currency	GBP
Procedure type	open
Procedure	Below threshold - open competition
Category	services
Above threshold	No
Submission Terms › Electronic submission	allowed
Bidding period › End	7 Dec 2026
Questions period › End	16 Nov 2026
Lot › Status	active
Lot › Value › Value incl. VAT	£150,000
Lot › Value › Value	£125,000
Lot › Value › Currency	GBP
Lot › Contract period › Start	11 Jan 2027
Lot › Contract period › End	31 Oct 2027
Lot › Contract period › Can be extended to	31 Jan 2028
Lot › Can be renewed	Yes
Lot › Renewal › Description	The supplier should deliver the Services (as per the Invitation to Tender (ITT) by the 31 October 2027). Should the FRC amend/alter the requirement the timeline may change.
Lot › Has options	Yes
Lot › Options › Description	The FRC reserves the right to procure further Services of the same / related nature.
Lot › Award criteria › Description	Quality and Price (please see ITT).
Document › Document 1 › Document type	Bidding documents
Document › Document 1 › Link	https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-25241
Document › Document 2 › Document type	Bidding documents
Document › Document 2 › Link	https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-25242
Document › Document 3 › Document type	Bidding documents
Document › Document 3 › Link	https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-25243
Document › Document 4 › Document type	Bidding documents
Document › Document 4 › Link	https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-25244
Document › Document 5 › Document type	Tender notice
Document › Document 5 › Description	Tender notice on Find a Tender
Document › Document 5 › Link	https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/105218-2026
Document › Document 5 › Published	5 Nov 2026

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