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. For clarity though supply of products is part of the requirement the essential and critical requirement is the eMarketplace provision to facilitate this.
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.
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Commercial tool
Establishes a framework
Total value (estimated)
- £50,000,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 9 April 2026 to 8 April 2030
- 4 years
Main procurement category
Services
Additional procurement category
Goods
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 framework levy of 1 % will be payable to the stated consortia that each member calling off the framework is a member of
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
Members of any of the consortia listed below in the notices and documentation may use the framework.
Southern Universities Purchasing Consortium (SUPC): http://www.supc.ac.uk/engage/our-members/our-members;
North East Universities Purchasing Consortium (NEUPC): http://www.neupc.ac.uk/our-members;
North West Universities Purchasing Consortium (NWUPC): http://www.nwupc.ac.uk/our-members;
London Universities Purchasing Consortium (LUPC): http://www.lupc.ac.uk/list-of-members.html;
Advanced Procurement for Universities and Colleges (APUC): http://www.apuc-scot.ac.uk/#!/members;
Higher Education Purchasing Consortium Wales (HEPCW): http://www.hepcw.ac.uk/; and
Crescent Purchasing Consortium (CPC): https://www.thecpc.ac.uk/.
Submission
Enquiry deadline
23 January 2026, 12:00pm
Submission type
Tenders
Tender submission deadline
27 January 2026, 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)
2 April 2026
Award criteria
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Criterion 1 | Price | 30% |
| Product Range | Quality | 25% |
| System Functionality | Quality | 20% |
| Social Value and Responsible Procurement | Quality | 20% |
| Contract Management | Quality | 5% |
Other information
Applicable trade agreements
- Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
- Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP)
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
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
Documents
Associated tender documents
https://neupc.delta-esourcing.com/
Technical specifications to be met
https://neupc.delta-esourcing.com/
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