Scope
Reference
DN790424
Description
Southend-on-Sea City Council requires consultancy services to undertake a comprehensive review of third-party spend and supplier contracts, and to design and implement a corporate Contract Management Framework. This work will provide a robust evidence base on external expenditure, identify efficiency and savings opportunities, and leave a sustainable toolkit for the Council to strengthen commercial discipline and deliver greater value for money.
Contract 1. Provision of Third-party Spend Review and Contract Management Framework Consultancy Services
Supplier
Contract value
- £54,850 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Date signed
3 October 2025
Contract dates
- 7 October 2025 to 15 December 2025
- 2 months, 9 days
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 66171000 - Financial consultancy services
Contract locations
- UKH3 - Essex
Key performance indicators
| Name |
|---|
| Delivery of milestones to agreed timetable |
| Quality of spend analysis and framework outputs |
| Knowledge transfer and training delivered |
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - limited competition
Supplier
HUMAN ENGINE LIMITED
- Companies House: 11212476
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PTBM-7181-GMDL
101 Aylesbury Road
Aylesbury
HP22 5BT
United Kingdom
Email: procurement@human-engine.co.uk
Website: https://www.human-engine.co.uk/
Region: UKJ13 - Buckinghamshire CC
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Contract 1. Provision of Third-party Spend Review and Contract Management Framework Consultancy Services
Contracting authority
Southend-on-Sea City Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PJDT-6566-GZNX
Civic Centre, Victoria Avenue, Southend On Sea, Essex
Southend On Sea
ss2 6fa
United Kingdom
Region: UKH31 - Southend-on-Sea
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government