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Member Accountability

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03 Mar 2026 at 15:47

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06 Jan 2026 at 14:44

Summary of the contracting process

The Nest Corporation, a sub-central government public authority based in London, has recently completed an open procurement process titled "Member Accountability." The tender sought professional service expertise to bolster member scrutiny and transparency in strategic decision-making at the Board and Executive level, facilitating external reviews. The procurement category is services, specifically general management consultancy services, and was conducted via an open competition below the threshold. PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP has been awarded the contract, valued at £75,000 net, and will be active until 30th June 2026, following its commencement on 23rd February 2026.

Business opportunities stemming from this tender are significant, particularly for consultancies specialising in governance models and member scrutiny. Companies with experience across various global sectors can provide valuable insights as Nest seeks to integrate this expertise into their strategic processes. The tender was suitable for SMEs and VCSEs, with an emphasis on quality criteria including experience and project approach, making it attractive for firms poised to deliver impactful consultancy services. While PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP is the contracted supplier, this tender underscores the demand for consultancies adept in strategic governance and member engagement, opening pathways for growth in related fields.

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Notice Title

Member Accountability

Notice Description

Nest is looking to engage professional service expertise to support work to enhance member scrutiny and transparency over strategic decision making at Board and Executive level and ensure that we are taking the broadest external experiences into the review(s).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060031
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019122-2026
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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

79411000 - General management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£80,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£80,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£75,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Mar 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
21 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Feb 20261 months ago
Contract Period
23 Feb 2026 - 30 Jun 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
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
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

PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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