This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

11 May 2026 at 15:33

Tender

05 Dec 2025 at 15:20

Summary of the contracting process

The National Employment Savings Trust (NEST) Corporation recently completed a procurement process titled "Creative Production Studio Overflow", inviting creative services partners to provide an overflow service to their in-house studio. This contract focuses on the public authority sector within central government operations and involves a wide range of locations across the United Kingdom. The tender was conducted using an open procurement method with a competitive flexible procedure. The procurement stage has advanced to the award phase, with key dates including the contract's start on 15th June 2026, lasting until 14th June 2030. The process included multiple lots, with successful bids made by Allied Publicity Services (Manchester) Limited.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in creative production, particularly those adept at handling overflow tasks for established in-house studios. Companies that provide creative services such as communications, campaigns, and brand activities execution could find significant growth potential in this contract. Given its focus on document creation, drawing, and software development services, businesses within these specialisations may benefit from participating. Additionally, this contract encourages small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to participate, highlighting potential opportunities for both large and small players in the creative services sector.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Creative Production Studio Overflow

Notice Description

We're looking for creative services partners who will provide an overflow service to the existing Nest in-house creative studio over a four-year period. This is an extension of the existing internal creative services team providing execution for Nest communications, campaigns and brand activities.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05eff7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043112-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

72212300 - Document creation, drawing, imaging, scheduling and productivity software development services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£960,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£960,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
£960,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 May 20263 months ago
Submission Deadline
23 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Apr 20264 months ago
Contract Period
15 Jun 2026 - 14 Jun 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
National Employment Savings Trust (NEST) Corporation
Additional Buyers

1

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
Postcode Area
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

Allied Publicity Services (Manchester) Limited

Further Information

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