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TEN-2526-021 (PA2023) Customer Principles

NATIONAL EMPLOYMENT SAVINGS TRUST (NEST) CORPORATION

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12 Jan 2026 at 11:59

Summary of the contracting process

This procurement process involves the National Employment Savings Trust (NEST) Corporation, a central government public authority based in London, United Kingdom. The tender titled "TEN-2526-021 (PA2023) Customer Principles" falls under the services industry category and involves the development of a comprehensive set of customer principles through research and stakeholder engagement. The procurement process has completed its contract stage as of 12 January 2026, following an award to SOPRA STERIA LIMITED. The contract, commencing on 17 December 2025 and concluding on 17 June 2026, holds a value of £60,000 gross. The procurement method was addressed as "Below threshold - unknown," indicating a less formal process due to the smaller scale of the contract.

This tender presents a growth opportunity for businesses specialising in development consultancy services, particularly those with capabilities in designing strategic customer frameworks and engagement plans. Given the emphasis on research, internal and external stakeholder collaboration, and customer feedback integration, companies that excel in providing tailored consultancy solutions would be well-suited to compete. Additionally, enterprises with prior experience in embedding principles into operational and governance structures will find this contract highly relevant to their expertise. The awarded supplier, SOPRA STERIA LIMITED, is a large-scale organisation, suggesting a competitive environment for well-established companies in this sector.

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Notice Title

TEN-2526-021 (PA2023) Customer Principles

Notice Description

Nest requires a supplier to deliver a comprehensive set of customer principles, validated through internal and external research, stakeholder engagement, and customer feedback. The supplier will design and implement a practical embedding plan to ensure the principles are actively adopted and sustained across Nest's operations, processes, communications, and governance.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060390
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002218-2026
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

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73220000 - Development consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£50,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
17 Dec 2025 - 17 Jun 2026 6-12 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

SOPRA STERIA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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