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09 Jul 2026 at 10:28

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process, conducted by NS&I, centred around an "Annual Agreement for Financial Advisor Activity" which falls under the services industry category specifically related to advertising and marketing services (CPV code 79340000). The process took place in London, United Kingdom, with NS&I serving as the central government buyer. The procurement has been completed, with the contract awarded to The Personal Finance Society. This direct procurement method was conducted below the threshold without competition. The contract period spans from 22nd June 2026 to 31st March 2027, with a gross value of £22,200. Noteworthy dates include the contract being signed on 6th May 2026 and the award status marked as active on 9th July 2026.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses engaged in financial advisory services, particularly those equipped to offer innovative marketing and advertising solutions. Given the direct procurement method, companies with the capacity to rapidly deliver specialised services without necessitating a competitive process could thrive. The contract, involving a central government organisation, would be especially enticing for SMEs like The Personal Finance Society, who can leverage their specialised expertise in financial advisory to secure future government contracts and establish themselves as a prominent player in this niche sector.

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Notice Title

Annual Agreement for Financial Advisor Activity

Notice Description

**CONTRACT AWARDED** Annual Agreement for Financial Adviser activity throughout the year.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c747
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064603-2026
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

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79340000 - Advertising and marketing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£18,500 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jul 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 May 20262 months ago
Contract Period
22 Jun 2026 - 31 Mar 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
NS&I
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SE1 9HA
Post Town
South East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Southwark
Electoral Ward
Borough & Bankside
Westminster Constituency
Bermondsey and Old Southwark

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THE PERSONAL FINANCE SOCIETY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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