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NISTA Contract Management Guidance Design Services

HM TREASURY

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10 Nov 2025 at 16:08

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process initiated by HM Treasury involves the provision of design services for the development of contract management guidance for the National Infrastructure and Service Transformation Authority (NISTA). This contract, titled "NISTA Contract Management Guidance Design Services," falls within the services category of the industry. The contracted services are to be carried out at the supplier’s premises, with the contract running from 15th September 2025 to 30th November 2025, and an allowance for a one-month extension if necessary. The procurement utilised a limited method due to below-threshold competition and has been completed, as indicated by the current award stage.

This tender creates an array of business opportunities, particularly for businesses specialising in design and contract management services, as well as those capable of meeting stringent delivery timelines. It presents a growth opportunity for enterprises with expertise in creating printed matter and related products, as indicated by the contract's market classification. Companies like Allied Publicity Services (Manchester) Limited, which has been awarded the contract, exemplify the type of enterprise well-suited for such tenders—larger organisations with a substantial capacity for service delivery and a track record of undertaking projects within the central government sector.

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Notice Title

NISTA Contract Management Guidance Design Services

Notice Description

Short Form contract for the provision of design services, to design contract management guidance for the National Infrastructure and Service Transformation Authority (NISTA). Contract Value: PS20,780 based on the Supplier quote Contract term: 15th September 2025 - 30th November 2025, with the provision to extend by up to 1 month. The services are to be performed at the Supplier's premises.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05de07
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072532-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

22 - Printed matter and related products

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

22000000 - Printed matter and related products

79800000 - Printing and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£20,780 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
9 Oct 2025 - 30 Nov 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HM TREASURY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
commercial@hmtreasury.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2HQ
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ALLIED PUBLICITY SERVICES (MANCHESTER

Further Information

Notice Documents

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