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title: "TEN-2021-016 Building Digital Service Design Capability"
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# TEN-2021-016 Building Digital Service Design Capability

Buyer: NATIONAL EMPLOYMENT SAVINGS TRUST (NEST)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8c5eefe2-f743-486d-8fe1-b1cce5eb8388

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## Summary

The National Employment Savings Trust (NEST) has completed a procurement process for the contract titled "TEN-2021-016 Building Digital Service Design Capability," classified under design consultancy services. This contract was initiated through a selective procurement method as a call-off from the Crown Commercial Service Digital Outcomes & Specialists 4 Framework Agreement. The tender period ended on 2nd November 2020, and the contract commenced on 4th January 2021, concluding on 3rd February 2023. The service will be delivered in London, United Kingdom. The total value of the awarded contracts is £3,000,000.

This opportunity is beneficial for businesses aiming to expand their services in digital design and consultancy. Companies that focus on offering design consultancy services, especially SMEs, may find this contract particularly relevant. Given that the contract is designed as a contingency option, it allows firms such as Sigma Consulting Ltd and Accenture (UK) Ltd to step in when primary contract resources are unavailable, potentially leading to new partnerships and expanded market presence.

## Notice

This contract was tendered through the Crown Commercial Service Digital Outcomes & Specialists 4 Framework Agreement. It was advertised via the Government Digital Marketplace and the full requirement can be found here: https://www.digitalmarketplace.service.gov.uk/digital-outcomes-and-specialists/opportunities/13324

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6db1f3d1-1a1a-453e-aade-adce013eac8c |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Feb 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Nov 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Dec 2020 |
| Contract period | 4 Jan 2021 - 3 Feb 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £3,000,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | ACCENTURE (UK; SIGMA CONSULTING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79415200 - Design consultancy services

## Release History

- 15 Feb 2021 at 14:51 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6db1f3d1-1a1a-453e-aade-adce013eac8c
- 15 Feb 2021 at 14:51 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6db1f3d1-1a1a-453e-aade-adce013eac8c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6db1f3d1-1a1a-453e-aade-adce013eac8c
  15th February 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.digitalmarketplace.service.gov.uk/buyers/requirements/digital-outcomes-and-specialists
  Original Advert of Requirements

## Notice URLs

- https://www.digitalmarketplace.service.gov.uk/digital-outcomes-and-specialists/opportunities/13324

## Provenance

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