Scope
Reference
TEN-2526-033(PA 2023)
Description
NEST Corporation is seeking to appoint an external provider to supply Strategic Communication services namely:
- Reputation narrative development
- Public affairs strategy, ongoing advice and activation support
- Thought leadership strategy and activation support
- Senior counsel
Contract 1. TEN-2526-033(PA2023)- Strategic Communications services
Supplier
Contract value
- £523,328 excluding VAT
- £627,993.60 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Award decision date
16 February 2026
Date assessment summaries were sent to tenderers
20 February 2026
Standstill period
- End: 3 March 2026
- 8 working days
Earliest date the contract will be signed
20 March 2026
Contract dates (estimated)
- 24 March 2026 to 23 March 2027
- Possible extension to 23 March 2029
- 3 years
Description of possible extension:
Options for extension One year + One Year
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 79416200 - Public relations consultancy services
Contract locations
- UKI - London
Information about tenders
- 10 tenders received
- 4 tenders assessed in the final stage:
- 4 submitted by small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- 0 submitted by voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
- 1 supplier awarded contracts
- 3 suppliers unsuccessful (details included for contracts over £5 million)
Submission
Submission type
Tenders
Procedure
Procedure type
Competitive flexible procedure
Supplier
Bradshaw Advisory
- Companies House: 11060727
Beehive Lofts, Waulk Mill, Bengal Street, Ancoats
Manchester
M4 6LN
United Kingdom
Region: UKD33 - Manchester
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 1. TEN-2526-033(PA2023)- Strategic Communications services
Contracting authority
1
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PQGC-5667-VDDT
10 South Colonnade
London
E14 4PU
United Kingdom
Region: UKI42 - Tower Hamlets
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government