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TEN-2425-019 Brand and Marketing Measurement

NATIONAL EMPLOYMENT SAVINGS TRUST (NEST)

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21 Oct 2025 at 10:55

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "TEN-2425-019 Brand and Marketing Measurement" contract has been completed by the National Employment Savings Trust (NEST). This contract falls under the 'Research and development services and related consultancy services' category and was pursued through an open procedure above threshold. The contract period commenced on 15th October 2025 and is set to conclude on 15th February 2028, with a total value of £390,000. The opportunity was available for businesses across various locations, including the United Kingdom and overseas territories. The stage of this procurement is award, with Ekimetrics UK Ltd being the awarded supplier as of 15th October 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for firms specialising in brand strategy and marketing measurement services. It is especially suited for small and medium enterprises, given NEST's consideration for such businesses in this contract. Companies adept in providing consultancy services tailored to develop and evaluate brand-building campaigns can find similar tenders beneficial for showcasing their expertise and expanding their business. The open procedure and substantial budget further demonstrate a commitment to fostering competitive and dynamic market participation.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

TEN-2425-019 Brand and Marketing Measurement

Notice Description

Nest is currently building a new and long-term brand strategy which supports our refreshed purpose. Key to this will be the development of our first brand-building campaign and an integrated marketing strategy. Nest is looking for an agency who will act as a key partner to support us understand the overall impact of all our brand and marketing activity, relative to the wider context of other initiatives.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6ba1311f-7d7f-4b2a-af77-fd6897b823ed
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2fbb98de-4fdb-4822-a11f-a63357eee1d5
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 (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£390,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£390,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
12 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
14 Oct 2025 - 15 Feb 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

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

EKIMETRICS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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