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B2B Research Community - User Panel

NATIONAL EMPLOYMENT SAVINGS TRUST (NEST) CORPORATION

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Award

26 May 2026 at 18:48

Tender

30 Mar 2026 at 12:43

Summary of the contracting process

The National Employment Savings Trust (NEST) Corporation, based in London, is the contracting authority for a project titled "B2B Research Community - User Panel," aimed at enhancing usability and customer experience research. This procurement process falls under the services category, specifically research services, and was conducted through an open procedure. The procurement process initiated with a tender phase on 30th March 2026, culminating in the award on 26th May 2026. The contract, valued at £299,990, awarded to QUADRANGLE RESEARCH GROUP LIMITED, spans from 15th June 2026 to 14th June 2027, with a potential one-year extension if further research services are required. The procurement was above the threshold, ensuring compliance with central government requirements, and focuses on the UK as the delivery region.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in research services, particularly those focused on user experience and market insights. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in these areas and a strong approach to project execution could find this contract particularly advantageous. The open procedure, and the suitability considerations for SMEs, further widen the field for competitive participation. The awarded contract highlights the potential for enhanced business visibility and growth through collaboration with a reputable government body like NEST Corporation, enhancing companies' portfolios and offering opportunities for contract extensions based on performance.

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Notice Title

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/049278-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£299,990 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
24 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 May 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
14 Jun 2026 - 14 Jun 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NATIONAL EMPLOYMENT SAVINGS TRUST (NEST) CORPORATION
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

QUADRANGLE RESEARCH GROUP

Further Information

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