--- title: "TEN-2122-002 Strategic Investment Research Services" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-201888f3-660c-496d-a997-0f7883bd772d" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-201888f3-660c-496d-a997-0f7883bd772d" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-201888f3-660c-496d-a997-0f7883bd772d.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-201888f3-660c-496d-a997-0f7883bd772d.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NATIONAL EMPLOYMENT SAVINGS TRUST (NEST)" published: "2021-04-29" --- # TEN-2122-002 Strategic Investment Research Services Buyer: NATIONAL EMPLOYMENT SAVINGS TRUST (NEST) Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-201888f3-660c-496d-a997-0f7883bd772d [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-201888f3-660c-496d-a997-0f7883bd772d) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-201888f3-660c-496d-a997-0f7883bd772d.json) ## Summary The National Employment Savings Trust (NEST) is currently seeking to procure strategic investment research services through an open tender process. The opportunity, titled "TEN-2122-002 Strategic Investment Research Services," is part of the services category and is located in London, England. Interested bidders must submit their offers by the deadline of 21st May 2021, with the contract period set to commence on 16th August 2021 and extend until 15th August 2023. Detailed tender documentation can be accessed via NEST Corporation's e-tendering portal, where bids must also be submitted. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in strategic investment research, economic data analysis, and consultancy services. Companies with expertise in macro-economic and multi-asset class data, as well as those experienced in monitoring market trends and executing in-depth research, would be well-suited to compete. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, allowing them to potentially expand their market presence and establish valuable partnerships within the financial services industry. ## Notice Provision of strategic investment research services. We are seeking to procure expert services across, but not limited to, the following areas of strategic investment research: - Provision of macro-economic and multi asset class data, analysis and indicators which will support Nest's investment decision-making; - Monitoring of market developments for emerging trends and bring the most salient issues to the notice of Nest's Investment Strategy team; - Execution of in-depth research into specific topics or asset classes of interest and help us to build and maintain market indicators which are aligned to our market beliefs; - Provision of expert knowledge on cross-asset class relationships and supply of access to both markets-related and economic data over a long historic timeframe. Additional information: MORE INFORMATION: The documentation for this tender will be made available via Nest Corporation's e-tendering portal: https://nesttenders.bravosolution.co.uk/. This portal is also where all bids must be submitted. HOW TO APPLY: If your organisation already has an account on this portal (https://nesttenders.bravosolution.co.uk/), and you are interested in the requirement, please confirm this by emailing procurement@nestcorporation.org.uk and the documentation will be made available to you once you have logged on to the system. If your organisation does not have an account on this portal, and you are interested in the requirement, please follow the instructions below to register on the portal and view the opportunity. PORTAL REGISTRATION INSTRUCTIONS You should take the following steps to register on the system: - Go to https://nesttenders.bravosolution.co.uk/ - On "Register or Login" choose "Click here to Register" (this takes less than 5 minutes) - Once registered, please email procurement@nestcorporation.org.uk. We will add you to the opportunity on the system and let you know when this has been done. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/199c1924-76be-4b8e-864c-20c4b03964d1 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 29 Apr 2021 | | Submission deadline | 21 May 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 15 Aug 2021 - 15 Aug 2023 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | NATIONAL EMPLOYMENT SAVINGS TRUST (NEST) | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | East London | | Postcode | E14 4PU | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East | | ITL 3 | TLI42 Tower Hamlets | | Local authority | Tower Hamlets | | Electoral ward | Canary Wharf | | Westminster constituency | Poplar and Limehouse | | Delivery location | TLI London | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ### Codes - 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ## Release History - 29 Apr 2021 at 15:55 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/199c1924-76be-4b8e-864c-20c4b03964d1 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/199c1924-76be-4b8e-864c-20c4b03964d1 29th April 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://nesttenders.bravosolution.co.uk/ - https://www.nestpensions.org.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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