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Provision of TEN-2526-030 (PA2023) Crisis Management

NEST CORPORATION

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Award

05 Mar 2026 at 15:12

Tender

01 Dec 2025 at 11:18

Summary of the contracting process

This public procurement contracting process is led by Nest Corporation, a sub-central government authority based in London, United Kingdom. It focuses on the provision of crisis management services under the title "Provision of TEN-2526-030 (PA2023) Crisis Management." The industry category applicable to this procurement is "services," specifically crisis management services. The process involves open competition below the threshold, with a contract awarded to GSA Global Ltd of Colchester. The contract, signed on 18th February 2026, is in the award stage, set to commence on 7th April 2026, and conclude on 6th April 2028, carrying a gross value of £93,600 GBP.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in crisis management, particularly those with established expertise in sectors like financial services and government. It requires delivery of services such as crisis drills, risk briefings, and dedicated account management, making it ideal for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) looking to offer innovative and effective solutions. Businesses capable of demonstrating experience and methodical project approaches will be well-suited for this contract. The procurement strategy, focusing on quality and costs, allows companies to showcase their strengths in strategic planning and organisational capability building, thereby enhancing their market presence and growth potential.

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Notice Title

Provision of TEN-2526-030 (PA2023) Crisis Management

Notice Description

Crisis management support to ensure robust preparedness, effective response, and continuous improvement in handling potential crisis events. To include quarterly horizon scanning briefings on crisis risks relevant to sectors like financial services and government, and the delivery of two crisis management drill exercises per contract year. Each drill must be supported by a detailed project plan, example assets, and thorough post-exercise debriefs and reports. In the event of a real-life crisis, the vendor must provide facilitation and coordination support to the Crisis Management Team, along with examples of similar services provided elsewhere. Finally, dedicated account management is required, with a single point of contact and monthly review meetings to ensure effective delivery across all service areas.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ebc8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020017-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79430000 - Crisis management services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£93,600 Under £100K
Lots Value
£93,600 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£93,600 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Mar 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
9 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Feb 20262 months ago
Contract Period
6 Apr 2026 - 6 Apr 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NEST CORPORATION
Additional Buyers

NATIONAL EMPLOYMENT SAVINGS TRUST (NEST) CORPORATION

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

GSA GLOBAL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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