Media Partnership

National Employment Savings Trust (NEST) CorporationcontractFind a TenderRef ocds-h6vhtk-069deaProcurement Act 2023SME suitableactive
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Estimated value

£1.0m

services

Awarded value

Suppliers

0

Lots

1

0 awarded

Published

20 May 2026

Deadline 15 Jun 2026

Description

Nest is seeking a strategic media partnership to support the development and delivery of its FY2026/27 brand activity. Nest exists to ensure everyone has access to a workplace pension and to build financial peace of mind for all. As a public service organisation with over 14 million members, Nest has a significant opportunity (and responsibility) to help UK workers feel confident, informed and reassured about their pensions. Historically, Nest’s growth has been driven by automatic enrolment, with limited focus on brand building or direct engagement with members. As a result, brand awareness and understanding remain low, and competition within the pensions market is increasing. This opportunity seeks to address that challenge by delivering a content led, trust building media partnership that helps people notice, understand and feel reassured about their pension, and take small positive actions. The partnership should align with Nest’s purpose, support long term brand building, and deliver meaningful attention among priority audiences within credible, brand safe environments

Scope

Reference
TEN-2627-007(PA2023)
Total value
£1,000,000 excluding VAT
£1,200,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Commercial tool
Standalone contract
Contract dates
24 Aug 2026 to 31 Mar 2027
Possible extension to 30 Mar 2028

a one year extension at Nest's discretion

Main category
services
CPV classifications
79341000
Contract locations
London, United Kingdom
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)

Award criteria

Criteria the buyer will use to evaluate bids.

NameDescriptionTypeWeighting
Strategic Fit & Brand AlignmentThe extent to which the proposal aligns with Nest’s purpose, brand ambition and objectives, and demonstrates a clear understanding of the role of brand in pensions. Relevance and credibility of the proposed partnership environment. Ability to deliver meaningful reach and attention to priority audiences within the available budget. Assessment focuses on quality of exposure and value, not CPM alone.quality80.00%
Delivery, Measurement & Risk ManagementDeliverability of the proposal, quality of measurement approach and robustness of risk controls.quality15.00%
Social ValueContribution to wider social value outcomes aligned with Nest’s public service purpose, including inclusion, accessibility and positive societal impact.quality5.00%

Submission & procedure

Enquiry deadline
29 May 2026, 11:00 am
Submission deadline
15 Jun 2026, 11:00 am
Submission address
https://nesttenders.bravosolution.co.uk
Electronic submission
Yes
Procedure
Competitive flexible procedure