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CON -2627-059-PA23 - Board accountability consultancy support

Nest Corporation

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09 Oct 2026 at 11:45

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Nest Corporation commissioned consultancy support to develop proposals for improving accountability between its Board and members. The work follows the reporting of Nest’s first member assembly and concerns how the Board can strengthen its accountability to members. It is a professional services requirement for a pension-sector organisation, rather than the supply of goods or construction work. The named service classification is financial consultancy, although the stated purpose is Board accountability and member engagement. Nest Corporation is based in London; the contracting data does not identify a separate delivery location.

The procurement is complete: Voice & Insight Ltd was selected and the contract is active. Nest used a direct award below the relevant threshold, without competition. The contract was signed on 25 September 2026 and runs from 28 September 2026 to 30 April 2027. Its value is £56,700 excluding VAT and £68,040 including VAT. The requirement was arranged as one lot. The published procurement information does not describe evaluation criteria or supplier eligibility requirements. The work is described as supporting the development of proposals to enhance Board accountability to members following the first member assembly.

For suppliers considering similar consultancy work for Nest, this award shows demand for focused advice on Board accountability and member relationships, informed by the organisation’s member-assembly experience. A credible competitor would need to demonstrate relevant governance and stakeholder-engagement expertise, with the ability to turn member feedback and assembly findings into practical proposals for Board accountability. The requirement was delivered by a small consultancy, indicating that this type of assignment can suit a specialist provider rather than necessarily requiring a large multidisciplinary team. The route used for this purchase was a below-threshold direct award without competition; this outcome does not establish that future requirements will follow the same route.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CON -2627-059-PA23 - Board accountability consultancy support

Notice Description

Support Nest develop proposals to enhance Board accountability with members. Follows on from reporting of Nest first member assembly.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-078497
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/095591-2026
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

66 - Financial and insurance services

CPV Codes

66171000 - Financial consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£56,700 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Oct 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
28 Sep 2026 - 30 Apr 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
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
Postcode Area
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

Voice & Insight Ltd

Further Information

Notice Documents

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