Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13bee-8636-70ea-afb6-c0df2ca39c10/contract-review-and-options-analysis awarded GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Contract Review and Options Analysis [National Savings & Investments](https://tendernation.io/buyers/national-savings-investments) Estimated value £50,000 Published 18 Nov 2016 Deadline Closed 8 Jan 2016 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Small contract value Valued under £135,018 including VAT, the lowest Procurement Act threshold for goods and services. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender NS&I's current outsource contract commenced on 1 April 2014 and runs for an initial term of 7 years until 2021. NS&I have the option to extend for up to a further 3 years taking the maximum contract duration to 2024. NS&I will be commencing a review of the current contract in January 2016 with a view to determining if an extension of the current contract or a re-tender of the services delivers the best outcome for NS&I. The review needs to be completed by April 2016. Successful bidders will be required to; - Work with NS&I to develop a framework that can be used to provide a robust decision making process and rationale. This framework will need to be capable of being reviewed by NS&I at a later date to validate the initial decision. - Support NS&I with the evaluation of the current position with a view to making an initial recommendation whether to extend or re-tender by April 2016. - Provide current market knowledge of outsourcing arrangements and strategies that may influence the decision. - Validate financial analysis, as required, to support the decision. Additional information: All questions and responses regarding this tender must be communicated via the NS&I e-sourcing portal: [nsandi.eu-supply.com/login.asp](https://nsandi.eu-supply.com/login.asp?B=NSANDI) Tender related documents, including the brief, can be downloaded by visiting the above website and clicking on 'Current Tender Opportunities'. Suppliers who are not already registered on the e-portal can do so by clicking 'New Supplier Registration'. Read full description ## CPV classification Business analysis consultancy services Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/165abef2-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. [Track tenders free](https://tendernation.io/register) [Buyer profile National Savings & Investments: past awards and live tenders](https://tendernation.io/buyers/national-savings-investments) [Sector More IT services tenders](https://tendernation.io/sectors/it-services) ## More tenders like this [SONI090 – Client-Side Advisor · SONI Ltd · 32 days left · 20 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a154e4-4736-72ba-9b73-0e325c4a96e5/soni090-client-side-advisor) [Software implementation services – DNS - Metada Platform - licence a související implementační, konzultační, analytické a školicí služby · DIAMO, státní podnik · 36 days left · 23 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-8989-719a-85fd-f036dc09b9df/czechia-software-implementation-services-dns-metada-platform-licence-a-s) [IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support – Integrale ICT-dienstverlening · Stichting TWijs · 42 days left · 30 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-8078-70d7-8df3-40f25f4d83c5/netherlands-it-services-consulting-software-development-internet-and-suppor) [Software supply services – CRE\_2026\_092 Renouvellement des licences Varonis · CREOS Luxembourg S.A. · 27 days left · 15 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-411c-7086-9da9-540c2fa32c64/luxembourg-software-supply-services-cre-2026-092-renouvellement-des-licences) [Software supply services – Vergabe zur Ablösung der bestehenden SAP-Lösung im Bereich Personal · Westfälische Verkehrsgesellschaft mbH · 29 days left · 16 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-0636-71ff-ab09-9dda4a94f77c/germany-software-supply-services-vergabe-zur-ablosung-der-bestehenden-sap-lo) [Computer facilities management services – IT-tjänster · Kalmar Läns Museum · 29 days left · 16 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-8774-723e-83a8-af2cae60c2ed/sweden-computer-facilities-management-services-it-tjanster)