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CON-2526-094 (PA23) Retained Search Assignment

NATIONAL EMPLOYMENT SAVINGS TRUST (NEST) CORPORATION

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18 Dec 2025 at 11:36

Summary of the contracting process

The National Employment Savings Trust (NEST) Corporation in London has concluded a procurement process for a recruitment service titled "CON-2526-094 (PA23) Retained Search Assignment," aimed at permanent employee recruitment. The contract, identified under reference ID ocds-h6vhtk-05f8d6, falls within the services category, specifically recruitment services, and covers sourcing and shortlisting candidates as well as negotiating offers. This procurement reached the contract award stage, finalised on 16th December 2025, and commenced on 16th December 2025 with an expected end date of 1st March 2026. The procurement was conducted below threshold with an unknown method, for services to be delivered within the UK.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in recruitment services. Large-scale firms with experience in providing comprehensive search and selection services are likely well-suited to meet the requirements of the contract awarded to INTERQUEST GROUP (UK) LIMITED, based in Manchester. This contract enables organisations to participate in staffing central government functions, helping them expand their client portfolio and demonstrate their capacity to fulfil government-level demands for talent acquisition solutions.

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Notice Title

CON-2526-094 (PA23) Retained Search Assignment

Notice Description

A recruitment service for permanent employees at Nest which will include the following activities: * Identification of candidates * Shortlisting of candidates * Communication with candidates including offer negotiation

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f8d6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084260-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79600000 - Recruitment services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£36,250 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
16 Dec 2025 - 1 Mar 2026 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
NATIONAL EMPLOYMENT SAVINGS TRUST (NEST) CORPORATION
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@nestcorporation.org.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

INTERQUEST GROUP (UK

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