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TEN-2425-026 Annuity Brokerage Service

NATIONAL EMPLOYMENT SAVINGS TRUST (NEST)

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12 May 2025 at 16:13

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "TEN-2425-026 Annuity Brokerage Service" has been completed by the National Employment Savings Trust (NEST), based in London, England. This contract, classified under the industry category of "Insurance and pension services," involved an open procurement method below the threshold. The relevant tender period concluded on 10th January 2025, and the contract was awarded on 30th January 2025. The service is intended to be live by April 2025, with a contract period from 22nd April 2025 to 21st April 2027. The procurement location covers a broad area including the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and the Rest of the World.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses in the insurance and pension services sectors, particularly those with capabilities to provide innovative annuity services. With NEST aiming to enhance their retirement withdrawal services, companies specialising in seamless digital integrations and data sharing could stand to benefit greatly. Though Retirement Line Ltd, a large-scale corporation, has been successfully awarded the contract, there remain avenues for SMEs interested in future collaborations as NEST considers expanding its offerings based on user behaviour. This represents a fertile ground for enterprises looking to engage with a reputable organisation like NEST and to expand their service portfolios within the pension services domain.

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Notice Title

TEN-2425-026 Annuity Brokerage Service

Notice Description

Nest is looking to launch an annuity service for members that would go live in April 2025. Initially, our expectation is that it will be a signposted service that is linked to via the Nest member portal and within our retirement withdrawal journey. We may consider introducing data sharing or integrating the service into our retirement journey in the future, if user behaviour supports this development.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b7f6da59-35b5-4581-a7a3-cacd2decfda5
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

66 - Financial and insurance services


CPV Codes

66500000 - Insurance and pension services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
10 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
21 Apr 2025 - 21 Apr 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NATIONAL EMPLOYMENT SAVINGS TRUST (NEST)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E14 4PU
Post Town
East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI42 Tower Hamlets
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Tower Hamlets
Electoral Ward
Canary Wharf
Westminster Constituency
Poplar and Limehouse

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

RETIREMENT LINE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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