---
title: "CON-2526-094 (PA23) Retained Search Assignment"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05f8d6"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NATIONAL EMPLOYMENT SAVINGS TRUST (NEST) CORPORATION"
published: "2025-12-18"
---

# CON-2526-094 (PA23) Retained Search Assignment

Buyer: NATIONAL EMPLOYMENT SAVINGS TRUST (NEST) CORPORATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05f8d6

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## Summary

The National Employment Savings Trust (NEST) Corporation in London has concluded a procurement process for a recruitment service titled "CON-2526-094 (PA23) Retained Search Assignment," aimed at permanent employee recruitment. The contract, identified under reference ID ocds-h6vhtk-05f8d6, falls within the services category, specifically recruitment services, and covers sourcing and shortlisting candidates as well as negotiating offers. This procurement reached the contract award stage, finalised on 16th December 2025, and commenced on 16th December 2025 with an expected end date of 1st March 2026. The procurement was conducted below threshold with an unknown method, for services to be delivered within the UK.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in recruitment services. Large-scale firms with experience in providing comprehensive search and selection services are likely well-suited to meet the requirements of the contract awarded to INTERQUEST GROUP (UK) LIMITED, based in Manchester. This contract enables organisations to participate in staffing central government functions, helping them expand their client portfolio and demonstrate their capacity to fulfil government-level demands for talent acquisition solutions.

## Notice

A recruitment service for permanent employees at Nest which will include the following activities: * Identification of candidates * Shortlisting of candidates * Communication with candidates including offer negotiation

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084260-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - unknown |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 16 Dec 2025 - 1 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £36,250 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NATIONAL EMPLOYMENT SAVINGS TRUST (NEST) CORPORATION |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | INTERQUEST GROUP (UK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79600000 - Recruitment services

## Release History

- 18 Dec 2025 at 11:36 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084260-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084260-2025
  18th December 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.interquestgroup.com
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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