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TEN-2122-002 Strategic Investment Research Services

NATIONAL EMPLOYMENT SAVINGS TRUST (NEST)

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19 Aug 2021 at 11:49

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Summary of the contracting process

The National Employment Savings Trust (NEST) has awarded a contract titled "TEN-2122-002 Strategic Investment Research Services" for the provision of strategic investment research services. The procurement process, conducted through an open procedure, included a tender period that concluded on 21st May 2021. The contract, valued at £99,000, began on 16th August 2021 and is set to end on 15th August 2023. The services are to be delivered at NEST's London office, and the contract falls under the category of research and development services and related consultancy services.

This opportunity can significantly benefit small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in economic and market research, analysis, or consultancy services. Businesses that can provide macro-economic data, monitor market trends, or conduct in-depth research into specific investment topics would be particularly well-suited to compete in this sector. The engagement with the NEST authority also presents avenues for collaboration, allowing successful bidders to establish long-term partnerships in investment strategy development.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

TEN-2122-002 Strategic Investment Research Services

Notice Description

This contract is for the provision of Strategic Investment Research services. The services delivered under the contract include but are not limited to: - Provision of macro-economic and multi asset class data, analysis and indicators which will support Nest's investment decision-making; - Monitoring of market developments for emerging trends and bring the most salient issues to the notice of Nest's Investment Strategy team; - Execution of in-depth research into specific topics or asset classes of interest and help us to build and maintain market indicators which are aligned to Nest's market beliefs; - Provision of expert knowledge on cross-asset class relationships and supply of access to both markets-related and economic data over a long historic timeframe.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7706730b-09aa-450e-a94f-fcbd0ea400b7
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/75f3e314-5199-442b-b1c4-cf188ef9b3f2
Current Stage
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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
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
£99,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£99,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Aug 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
21 May 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Jul 20214 years ago
Contract Period
15 Aug 2021 - 15 Aug 2023 1-2 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
TLI London
Local Authority
Tower Hamlets
Electoral Ward
Canary Wharf
Westminster Constituency
Poplar and Limehouse

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ABSOLUTE STRATEGY RESEARCH

Further Information

Notice Documents

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