--- title: "Digital consultancy support" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-74a3c309-8561-4d81-a21b-9884ae88a73d" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-74a3c309-8561-4d81-a21b-9884ae88a73d" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-74a3c309-8561-4d81-a21b-9884ae88a73d.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-74a3c309-8561-4d81-a21b-9884ae88a73d.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NATIONAL SAVINGS & INVESTMENTS" published: "2019-08-09" --- # Digital consultancy support Buyer: NATIONAL SAVINGS & INVESTMENTS Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-74a3c309-8561-4d81-a21b-9884ae88a73d [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-74a3c309-8561-4d81-a21b-9884ae88a73d) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-74a3c309-8561-4d81-a21b-9884ae88a73d.json) ## Summary The National Savings & Investments (NS&I) is currently initiating a tender for "Digital consultancy support" services. This procurement falls under the business services category, specifically within consulting, and is based in London, United Kingdom. The procedure is selective, using a restricted method above threshold, and suppliers are required to complete a Selection Questionnaire by midday on 6th September 2019. The contract is expected to commence on 18th November 2019 for an initial period of one year, with potential extensions for up to two additional years, and has an indicative annual budget of £80,000, amounting to a maximum estimated contract value of £240,000 over three years. This tender presents significant opportunities for consultancy firms, particularly those specialising in digital and fintech services. Businesses with expertise in monitoring competitor landscapes and knowledge of the evolving fintech environment, including Open Banking developments, are highly suited to compete. The chance to engage with NS&I — a prominent financial services institution — can enhance a firm's profile and lead to further growth in the public sector consulting domain. ## Notice NS&I wishes to establish a contract with a provider of digital consultancy support services. A digital and fintech consultancy agency is required to help NS&I monitor the external competitor landscape, particularly focussing on fintechs, Open Banking developments and digital innovations. NS&I are expecting to contract with a supplier that has specialist knowledge within the digital and fintech sector with a comprehensive market coverage. The supplier should be able to provide monitoring over an extensive list of competitors' within the UK and around the world. The contract will last for an initial period of 1 year with the option to extend the contract on an annual basis for up to a further 2 years. Indicative budget for a one year contract is PS80,000.00 p.a. The estimated maximum value of a contract over 3 years would be PS240,000.00. Additional information: For the first stage of this restricted procedure, supppliers must complete a Selection Questionnaire. For further information and to download the Selection Questionnaire please visit the NS&I eProcurement portal: https://nsandi.eu-supply.com/login.asp?B=NSANDI Completed selection questionnaires must be submitted via the NS&I eProcurement portal: https://nsandi.eu-supply.com/login.asp?B=NSANDI by the deadline of Midday 6th September 2019. Any clarification questions relating to the opportunity must be submitted via the messaging function of the NS&I eProcurement portal: https://nsandi.eu-supply.com/login.asp?B=NSANDI Communications should not be sent directly to NS&I. The deadline for clarification questions is Midday, 28th August 2019. Following evaluation of submitted questionnaires, it is envisaged that five suppliers will be invited to respond to a formal Invitation to Tender stage. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d4b2606a-d4d7-4582-a1c8-91afaa27b716 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Restricted procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 9 Aug 2019 | | Submission deadline | 6 Sep 2019 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 18 Nov 2019 - 17 Nov 2020 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £80,000 | | 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 SAVINGS & INVESTMENTS | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | South West London | | Postcode | SW1V 2QX | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West | | ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London | | Local authority | Westminster | | Electoral ward | Pimlico North | | Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster | | Delivery location | TLI London | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ## Release History - 9 Aug 2019 at 14:06 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d4b2606a-d4d7-4582-a1c8-91afaa27b716 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d4b2606a-d4d7-4582-a1c8-91afaa27b716 9th August 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://nsandi.eu-supply.com/login.asp?B=NSANDI Link to NS&I e-sourcing portal ## Notice URLs - http://www.nsandi.com ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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