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Strategy DC Governance

NATIONAL EMPLOYMENT SAVINGS TRUST (NEST) CORPORATION

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17 Apr 2026 at 09:42

Summary of the contracting process

The National Employment Savings Trust (NEST) Corporation, a central government public authority based in London, has completed the procurement process for the "Strategy DC Governance" tender. This process, initiated as a tender, focused on the governance implications of the Pensions Bill 2025 for DC workplace pensions. The award phase concluded with the contract being signed on 20th March 2026, with a formal notice published on 17th April 2026. The tender invited consultancy services, particularly in pension fund consultancy, with the contract executed between NEST and ISIO GROUP LIMITED. The procurement method was described as "Below threshold - unknown," indicating a streamlined approach due to the contract value being £25,000 GBP for services within the United Kingdom.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in pension fund consultancy services. Companies like ISIO GROUP LIMITED, which provides large-scale specialised financial consulting, are ideal candidates for such contracts. The focus on governance related to legislative changes in pensions offers a niche yet lucrative field for businesses with expertise in financial and legal implications concerning pensions and savings trusts. This contract facilitates potential business growth by engaging with significant stakeholders such as NEST Corporation, allowing consultants to leverage their expertise in advising government entities and influencing sector strategies effectively.

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Notice Title

Strategy DC Governance

Notice Description

Commentary and analysis focussed on the governance related implications for Nest Corporation of the Pensions Bill 2025 and implications for DC workplace pensions.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0684f1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035044-2026
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

66 - Financial and insurance services


CPV Codes

66523000 - Pension fund consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£25,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
20 Mar 2026 - 17 Apr 2026 30 days
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
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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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ISIO GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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