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26 Jun 2026 at 14:43

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "CON-2526-PA2023- 161 - CRF" was concluded by Nest Corporation, a sub-central government public authority based in London, United Kingdom. This process falls under the services category, specifically within research services, and involved the procurement of membership to a corporate research forum, as well as access to events, online resources, learning, advisory support, and network connections. The procurement was conducted through a direct method below the threshold without competition, and the contracting stage is complete. The contract was awarded to Corporate Research Forum, with the contract period running from April 27, 2026, to April 1, 2027, and it holds a gross value of GBP 36,000.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for businesses specialising in research services, particularly those capable of providing strategic advisory support and corporate learning resources. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in facilitating professional networks and delivering corporate events could find this arena highly competitive. Engaging in this procurement process can enhance market visibility and establish valuable partnerships within the public sector, providing a platform for SMEs to demonstrate and expand their capabilities in servicing public authority demands.

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Notice Title

CON-2526-PA2023- 161 - CRF

Notice Description

Membership to corporate research forum, events, online resources & related material, CRF learning, advisory support & network connections

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06be86
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060479-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£36,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Apr 20262 months ago
Contract Period
26 Apr 2026 - 1 Apr 2027 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
NEST CORPORATION
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

CORPORATE RESEARCH FORUM

Further Information

Notice Documents

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