Scope
Reference
ITS2010 NE
Description
The purpose of this framework is provide a web based system to manage and control tail end spend through P-Cards and improve compliance for the Higher Education and related sectors.
The focus would be on tail end spend not covered by established HE frameworks
The list of in scope requirements for software would be:
Ability to categorise products
Provision of VAT data required
Scope for 500+ users per account
UNSPEC coding of products desired
Workflows for order authorisation
Potential for order aggregation
Reporting capability by Category, Spend, Supplier size
Capability of restrictions by Category, Market Type, Locality or Product
Potential for finance system integration
Training
Account Management
Suppliers are advised to register and complete the relevant stages on the Central Digital Platform (CDP) if they wish to participate in and bid for this framework.
How to register on the CDP can be found at: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/procurement-act-2023-short-guides/suppliers-how-to-register-your-organisation-and-first-administrator-on-find-a-tender-in-three-easy-steps-html
Suppliers should be aware that registration(s) could be a prolonged process. Tender submission deadlines cannot be extended to allow for late supplier registrations to the Portal or CDP.
IMPORTANT - Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information in this notice and is based on the latest information available at this time. However, all information provided in this notice may be subject to change prior to publishing the Tender Notice. Any change(s) will be clearly identified in the Tender Notice.
To view this notice, please click here:
https://neupc.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=948939926
Commercial tool
Establishes a framework
Total value (estimated)
- £50,000,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 2 February 2026 to 1 February 2030
- 4 years
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 66151100 - Electronic marketplace retailing services
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Framework
Maximum number of suppliers
1
Maximum percentage fee charged to suppliers
1%
Further information about fees
A 1 % framework levy is proposed on invoiced value through the framework
Framework operation description
A single supplier is intended to be awarded. Prices are to be established at framework evaluation for the system provision.
Award method when using the framework
Without competition
Contracting authorities that may use the framework
Please note that this is a framework open to all members of
APUC
CPC
HEPCW
LUPC
NEUPC
NWUPC
SUPC
Submission
Publication date of tender notice (estimated)
8 October 2025
Enquiry deadline
6 November 2025, 12:00pm
Submission type
Tenders
Deadline for requests to participate
7 November 2025, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
5 January 2026
Other information
Applicable trade agreements
- Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
- Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP)
Procedure
Procedure type
Competitive flexible procedure
Competitive flexible procedure description
It is planned to have two stages with an initial invitation to participate assessing capability to fulfil requirement, pricing and quality along with PSQ level exclusion criteria.
A second stage will be used to negotiate final terms and conditions for the framework and call off with the preferred bidder
Contracting authority
NEUPC Ltd
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PVTM-8818-LTHQ
NEUPC Ltd, Phoenix House, 3 South Parade
Leeds
LS1 5QX
United Kingdom
Region: UKE42 - Leeds
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government