A digital and fintech insight agency is required to help NS&I monitor the external competitor landscape, particularly focusing on fintechs, technology, open banking developments and digital innovations. NS&I require a supplier that has expansive knowledge of the digital and fintech sector with comprehensive market coverage across challenger and incumbent banks. The supplier should be able to provide monitoring over an extensive list of competitors within the UK and around the world. Knowledge and learnings from other sectors (e.g. retailers, utility providers etc.) would be advantageous. Brief summary of requirements: • Provide NS&I with detailed insights on end to end customer user journeys and benchmark NS&I against best in class experiences. • Deliver deep dive presentations when required. • Provide a secure online platform containing a comprehensive library of insights. • Through the use of research credits, provide a review of NS&I’s projects. • Provide regular news alerts on the latest digital and innovation developments within financial services. The tender documents, including the full specification, terms and conditions and invitation to tender document can be accessed at: https://app.panacea-software.com/nsandi/Login.aspx Bidders should refer to the Instructions to Bidders document, which provides detailed instructions on the procurement process. Tender responses must be submitted before the deadline, via the Panacea electronic procurement portal: https://app.panacea-software.com/nsandi/Login.aspx

Renewal: Two optional 12 month extension periods are available. Options: NS&I may require additional ad-hoc research/deep dives on particular projects and topics e.g. fintechs, horizon scanning, and benchmarking which could occur during the contractual period. These requirements will typically be charged under the research credits charging approach.

Procurement Act 2023

Open procedure

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