Planning

Neutral Vendor Managed Service Framework

  • Cardiff Council

UK2: Preliminary market engagement notice - Procurement Act 2023 - view information about notice types

Notice identifier: 2025/S 000-028822

Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-0529d3

Published 30 May 2025, 2:12pm



Scope

Reference

ERFX1008636

Description

Cardiff Council is aiming to establish and host a Neutral Vendor Managed Service (NVMS) Framework for use by all UK Public Sector Clients (Potential Customers).

Following the successes of services currently procured via Lot 11 of the South East Wales Technical and Professional Services Framework (SEWTAPS), the requirements will separated into a standalone NVMS Framework.

The NVMS provider will support potential customers requirements for consultancy professionals / projects through un-bias management of their supply chain.

Commercial tool

Establishes a framework

Contract dates (estimated)

  • 20 October 2025 to 19 October 2029
  • 4 years

Main procurement category

Services

CPV classifications

  • 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

Contract locations

  • UK - United Kingdom

Engagement

Engagement deadline

20 June 2025

Engagement process description

The Pre-Market Supplier Engagement will consist of written questionnaires, which can be accessed and submitted via Proactis at the following link: https://supplierlive.proactisp2p.com/Account/Login

Reference: ERFX1008636 - NVMS Framework Pre-Market Engagement

The deadline for submissions is 20/06/2025 12:00 noon

Further engagement may be requested in the form of follow up questions or meetings.

The Market engagement with customers and suppliers will include areas to understand the market, review current and future needs, identify potential structures for the new framework and determining the most appropriate approach to maximise value for money.

The Council has already undertaken some lesson learnt engagement. As part of pre-market engagement, further potential customer feedback will also be undertaken .


Contracting authority

Cardiff Council

  • Public Procurement Organisation Number: PVHP-5769-YHRQ

County Hall

Cardiff

CF10 4UW

United Kingdom

Contact name: Jemma Downes

Email: consultancyframework@cardiff.gov.uk

Website: http://www.cardiff.gov.uk

Region: UKL22 - Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan

Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government

Devolved regulations that apply: Wales