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Neutral Vendor Managed Service Framework

  • First published: 30 May 2025
  • Last modified: 30 May 2025
  • Version: 1

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Summary

OCID:
ocds-h6vhtk-0529d3
Published by:
Cardiff Council
Authority ID:
AA0422
Publication date:
30 May 2025
Deadline date:
20 June 2025
Notice type:
UK2
Has documents:
No
Has SPD:
No
Has Carbon Reduction Plan:
N/A

Abstract

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.

Full notice text

Scope

Procurement reference

ERFX1008636

Procurement 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.

Main category

Services

Delivery regions

  • UK - United Kingdom

Contract dates (estimated)

20 October 2025, 00:00AM to 19 October 2029, 23:59PM

Is a framework being established?

Yes

Contracting authority

Cardiff Council

Identification register:

  • GB-PPON

Address 1: County Hall

Town/City: Cardiff

Postcode: CF10 4UW

Country: United Kingdom

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

Public Procurement Organisation Number: PVHP-5769-YHRQ

Contact name: Jemma Downes

Email: consultancyframework@cardiff.gov.uk

Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government

Devolved regulations that apply: Wales

Procedure

Is the total value above threshold?

Above threshold

Lots

Divided into 1 lots

Lot number: 1

CPV classifications

  • 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

Delivery regions

  • UK - United Kingdom

Contract start date (estimated)

20 October 2025, 00:00AM

Contract end date (estimated)

19 October 2029, 23:59PM

Engagement

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 .

Due date

20 June 2025, 23:59PM

Has the engagement period already ended?

No

Coding

Commodity categories

ID Title Parent category
79400000 Business and management consultancy and related services Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

Delivery locations

ID Description
100 UK - All

Document family

Notice details
Publication date:
30 May 2025
Deadline date:
20 June 2025 23:59
Notice type:
UK2
Version:
1
Authority name:
Cardiff Council
Publication date:
07 November 2025
Deadline date:
10 December 2025 12:00
Notice type:
UK4
Version:
1
Authority name:
Cardiff Council
Publication date:
01 April 2026
Deadline date:
Notice type:
UK6
Version:
1
Authority name:
Cardiff Council
Publication date:
22 June 2026
Deadline date:
Notice type:
UK7
Version:
1
Authority name:
Cardiff Council

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Admin contact:
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Technical contact:
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Other contact:
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