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awardedGBopen procedureSuitable for SMEs

# DC Code Research

[Department for Work and Pensions](https://tendernation.io/buyers/department-for-work-and-pensions)

Estimated value

£24,475

Published

18 Nov 2016

Deadline

Closed

1 Jun 2015

## Who can bid

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- Small contract value

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[More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](/opportunities/for-small-businesses)## About this tender

Provision of research to inform the formal consultation process that will be undertaken ahead of the revisions that will be made to the Defined Contribution (DC) Code of practice and accompanying guidance towards the end of 2015.

## CPV classification

Research and development services and related consultancy services

Source

Contracts Finder (UK) · Notice 9c1e5210-adc8-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b

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