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Neutral Vendor Managed Service Framework for Technical and Professional Services (NEUTAPS)

Cardiff Council

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Award

22 Jun 2026 at 13:52

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

01 Apr 2026 at 10:07

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

07 Nov 2025 at 13:28

UK4 - Tender Notice
Planning

30 May 2025 at 14:12

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Cardiff Council is overseeing the procurement of the "Neutral Vendor Managed Service Framework for Technical and Professional Services" (NEUTAPS), aimed at serving public sector clients across the UK. The recent completion of this open procurement process has resulted in an active contract awarded to MATRIX SCM LIMITED, as of 22 June 2026, and extending until 31 May 2030. The awarded framework, valued at £800 million, evolves from the successful South East Wales Technical and Professional Services (SEWTAPS) Framework, focusing on a wide range of consultancy projects. This initiative facilitates secure, unbiased service delivery without the necessity of reopening competition, targeting diverse public sector organisations from central government to educational establishments.

This procurement framework opens valuable opportunities for businesses, particularly those with expertise in consultancy and professional services, to engage with a wide array of public sector clients. SMEs, such as MATRIX SCM LIMITED, which successfully secured the contract, will find this an advantageous platform for expanding market reach and demonstrating technical proficiency across multiple domains. Given the inclusive nature of the framework, which allows participation from several public authorities, businesses equipped to provide specialised knowledge and innovative consultancy solutions will likely thrive in this competitive environment. The framework's no-fee structure for users further enhances its accessibility, aligning well with enterprises aiming to broaden their public sector collaborations.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Neutral Vendor Managed Service Framework for Technical and Professional Services (NEUTAPS)

Notice Description

Contract details notice for the award of the Neutral Vendor Managed Service Framework for Technical and Professional Services (NEUTAPS). Following the successes of Lot 11 (Neutral Vendor) of the South East Wales Technical and Professional Services (SEWTAPS) Framework, this Framework has been established as an evolution and replacement of the Lot, addressing the need for a dedicated Neutral Vendor Managed Service Framework for Technical and Professional services solution for use by Public Sector Customers throughout the UK. The Neutral Vendor Managed Service Provider will provide a secure, unbiased, high quality managed service provision to support the delivery of consultancy projects and professional services requirements across the wide scope of potential requirements, through management of their fully vetted Supply Chain Provider Pool. Common drivers for commissioning such expertise, include the need for specific technical skills, additional capacity, sector-specific insights, innovation and experience, and the value of an independent, objective perspective. Engaging professional and consultancy services can provide access to a wealth of expert advice, specialist knowledge, and enhanced capabilities that may not be readily available internally. This Framework can be used and Call-Off Contracts may be entered into with the Contractor under this Framework by all Contracting Authorities throughout all administrative regions of the UK (as defined by the Procurement Act 2023) including but not limited to Government Departments and their Agencies, Non-Departmental Public Bodies, Central Government, NHS Bodies, Local Authorities, Emergency Services, Coastguard Emergency Services, Educational Establishments, Registered Social Landlords and Registered Charities who have a need to purchase the above services (including any successor in the exercise of their statutory or public functions). Other public bodies exercising their functions in, or in relation to the UK but not specifically referred to above may also use this Framework. The Framework may also be used by non-Public Sector organisations to comply with conditions associated with the use of public funds for those specific projects (including but not limited to Section 106).

Planning Information

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 .

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0529d3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058535-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£800,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
£800,000,000 £100M-£1B
Awards Value
£800,000,000 £100M-£1B
Contracts Value
£800,000,000 £100M-£1B

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jun 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
10 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
20 Jun 2025Expired
Award Date
31 Mar 20264 months ago
Contract Period
1 Jun 2026 - 31 May 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
2030-02-02

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Cardiff Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CARDIFF
Postcode
CF10 4UW
Postcode Area
Cardiff
Country
Wales
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Cardiff
Electoral Ward
Butetown
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff South and Penarth

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MATRIX SCM LIMITED

Further Information

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