Planning

Technology Consultancy Services

  • Efficiency East Midlands

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

Notice identifier: 2025/S 000-046572

Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-058299

Published 6 August 2025, 2:45pm



Scope

Reference

EEM0081

Description

Technology Consultancy Services to Support Public Sector Transformation, Innovation, and Digital Delivery

Commercial tool

Establishes a framework

Total value (estimated)

  • £50,000,000 excluding VAT
  • £60,000,000 including VAT

Above the relevant threshold

Contract dates (estimated)

  • 1 January 2026 to 31 December 2029
  • 4 years

Main procurement category

Services

CPV classifications

  • 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Contract locations

  • UK - United Kingdom

Engagement

Engagement deadline

12 September 2025

Engagement process description

Market Engagement Objectives

This market engagement aims to:

• Assess the level of interest from the consultancy market

• Validate the types of services in demand

• Test potential framework structures (e.g. lots, pricing, evaluation)

• Understand commercial and delivery models

• Identify potential barriers to entry for new or smaller providers

• Design a simple, effective call-off process that works well for both buyers and suppliers

• Align the procurement to meet Procurement Act 2023 objectives, including innovation, economic growth, and accessibility

Proposed Framework Scope

Services Covered may include:

• Technology strategy and architecture

• Digital and service design (aligned with GDS and user-centred principles)

• Cybersecurity and resilience

• Infrastructure modernisation and cloud migration

• AI, automation, and emerging technology

• ICT sourcing and operating model design

• Data platforms, governance, and insights

The framework will be open to Central and local government, NHS and health bodies, police and emergency services, housing associations, education, and other public authorities.

It is anticipated Call-off methods will include Direct award or mini-competition

The estimated value of the framework is likely to be up to £10 million over 4 years. This will be subject to the PME feedback.

Number of suppliers appointed to the framework will be determined based on market response.

The intended contract model will be determined following the market feedback.

Timeline

Issue PME - 06/08/2025

Deadline for Responses 27/08/2025

Follow-up Supplier Sessions 1st - 12th September 2025

Contact Details

For any queries relating to this PME, please contact:

Mark Stephens

Meta Procurement Ltd on behalf of EEM


Participation

Particular suitability

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)


Submission

Publication date of tender notice (estimated)

1 October 2025


Contracting authority

Efficiency East Midlands

  • Companies House: 07762614

3 Maisies Way

Alfreton

DE55 2DS

United Kingdom

Contact name: MARK STEPHENS

Email: mark@metaprocurement.org

Website: https://metaprocurement.org/

Region: UKF12 - East Derbyshire

Organisation type: Public undertaking (commercial organisation subject to public authority oversight)


Other organisation

These organisations are carrying out the procurement, or part of it, on behalf of the contracting authorities.

Meta Procurement Ltd

Summary of their role in this procurement: Framework Management

  • Companies House: 13864148

Rock Cottage

Nottingham

NG7 1DE

United Kingdom

Contact name: Mark Stephens

Email: mark@metaprocurement.org

Website: http://WWW.METAPROCUREMENT.ORG

Region: UKF14 - Nottingham


Contact organisation

Contact Efficiency East Midlands for any enquiries.