# Research Decision Drivers for Surplus Use and Discretionary Increases

> A sourced UK public sector contract award published by The Pensions Regulator.

## Key facts

- Buyer: [The Pensions Regulator](/buyers/the-pensions-regulator/contract-awards)
- Supplier: [OMB Research](/suppliers/omb-research/public-sector-contract-awards)
- Award value: £51,588
- Tender value: £63,000
- Award date: 30 April 2026
- Published: 29 June 2026
- Contract start: 8 May 2026
- Contract end: 7 May 2027
- Stage: awarded
- Procurement category: services
- Notice ID: fef1208f-a4df-41aa-b5bf-a42eb412ee1a-903837
- OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1ebc47c0-6c0b-4332-91f4-7f259eb61082

## Description

Research

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## Source

[View the original notice on Contracts Finder](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fef1208f-a4df-41aa-b5bf-a42eb412ee1a-903837)