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TEN-2526-049 (PA2023) B2B Research Community - User Panel

NATIONAL EMPLOYMENT SAVINGS TRUST (NEST) CORPORATION

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30 Mar 2026 at 12:43

Summary of the contracting process

The National Employment Savings Trust (NEST) Corporation, a central government public authority based in London, is seeking to engage with businesses for the project titled "TEN-2526-049 (PA2023) B2B Research Community - User Panel". This procurement process, specifically targeting research services within the UK region, aims to facilitate employer and connector accessibility for research purposes predominantly centred on usability and customer experience. The process has commenced with the tender stage, following an open procedure method, allowing submission up to 24th April 2026. Enquiries are welcome until 2nd April 2026, with the award anticipated by 21st May 2026. The contract is slated to start on 15th June 2026 and may extend up to 2028, emphasizing potential for continued engagement.

This tender presents businesses with the opportunity to grow their footprint in the research services sector, particularly those excelling in customer experience and service usability. It is well-suited for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) given the suitability criteria outlined. The project prioritises qualitative aspects such as experience and project approach, thereby enabling businesses with expertise in these areas to leverage their capabilities. Given the financial scale and potential for renewal, businesses engaging in this tender could secure substantial growth opportunities and long-term collaboration with a reputable public sector entity like NEST.

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Notice Title

TEN-2526-049 (PA2023) B2B Research Community - User Panel

Notice Description

This project is to provide a facility / methodology whereby Nest employers and connectors can be accessed easily and quickly for research, mostly around usability and customer experience research.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: 1 year extension if required to continue research services.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0677d5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029099-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73110000 - Research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Mar 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
24 Apr 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
14 Jun 2026 - 14 Jun 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
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

Further Information

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