Award

Target Operating Model Phase 4a

  • National Employment Savings Trust (NEST) Corporation

UK6: Contract award notice - Procurement Act 2023 - view information about notice types

Notice identifier: 2026/S 000-002759

Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-0604e0

Published 13 January 2026, 3:24pm



Scope

Reference

TEN 2526-011-Lot 2 Call off 3

Description

Building on work completed to date and following the detailed, design and planning during Phase 3, Nest Invest is seeking a partner to work with the team to implement their Target Operating Model ('TOM') - focusing on embedding the design produced in Phase 3 and progressing the key Target Operating Model enhancements identified that align to Nest's strategic pillars.

The objectives of this phase are as follows:

 Delivery Objective: Complete and validate the detailed design, organisational structures, and technology solutions, with a sequenced implementation plan that embeds the operating model and positions Nest Invest as a world-class investment function.

 Delivery Objective: Deliver subject matter expertise, market insights, and procurement support to select and implement technology enhancements in Investments, Technology and Data, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives and future scalability.

 Cultural Objective: Engage stakeholders across Nest to validate the operating model design and secure agreement on future enhancements, ensuring alignment with team needs and strategic direction.

 Cultural Objective: Embed ownership of the operating model within Nest by actively involving teams in implementation activities and capability building, fostering long-term ownership and accountability


Contract 1

Supplier

Contract value

  • £986,274 excluding VAT
  • £1,183,274 including VAT

Above the relevant threshold

Award decision date

13 January 2026

Earliest date the contract will be signed

14 January 2026

Contract dates (estimated)

  • 14 January 2026 to 31 March 2026
  • 2 months, 18 days

Main procurement category

Services

CPV classifications

  • 66171000 - Financial consultancy services

Contract locations

  • UKI - London

Procedure

Procedure type

Award under framework

Framework being used

Nest Invest consultancy services

Lot 2. LOT 2 Target Operating Model design and delivery including the transition and implementation of operating models for fund administration and custody service including additional SME operational support as needed

Award without competition - single supplier


Supplier

ALPHA FINANCIAL MARKETS CONSULTING UK LIMITED

  • Companies House: 04710715
  • Public Procurement Organisation Number: PRNG-1778-PVXJ

60 Gresham Street

London

EC2V 7BB

United Kingdom

Region: UKI31 - Camden and City of London

Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): No

Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No

Supported employment provider: No

Public service mutual: No

Contract 1


Contracting authority

National Employment Savings Trust (NEST) Corporation

  • Public Procurement Organisation Number: PQGC-5667-VDDT

10 South Colonnade, Canary Wharf,

London

E14 4PU

United Kingdom

Region: UKI42 - Tower Hamlets

Organisation type: Public authority - central government