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Provision of Third-party Spend Review and Contract Management Framework Consultancy Services

SOUTHEND-ON-SEA CITY COUNCIL

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17 Oct 2025 at 11:55

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Southend-on-Sea City Council has completed the procurement process for consultancy services aimed at conducting a third-party spend review and implementing a contract management framework. Classified within the services industry category as financial consultancy services, this procurement involved limited competition and was executed under procurement method details "Below threshold - limited competition." The contract was awarded to HUMAN ENGINE LIMITED and commenced on 7th October 2025, running until 15th December 2025. The project's primary location is in Southend On Sea, Essex, with a contract value of £54,850. The procurement was guided by legal framework UKPGA 2023/54 and the contract aims to provide a sustainable toolkit for the Council to enhance commercial discipline and achieve better value for money.

This contract presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in financial consultancy or contract management services. Companies, particularly SMEs like HUMAN ENGINE LIMITED that focus on delivering comprehensive spend analysis and developing robust contract management frameworks, would find this tender beneficial for business growth. The contract's focus on efficiency and cost-savings aligns well with firms capable of providing strategic consultancy services to public authorities. Businesses that can offer quality expertise in commercial strategy and optimisation are well-positioned to compete in similar future tenders issued by sub-central governmental entities such as Southend-on-Sea City Council.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Third-party Spend Review and Contract Management Framework Consultancy Services

Notice 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.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05cecb
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066299-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

66 - Financial and insurance services

CPV Codes

66171000 - Financial consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£54,850 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
6 Oct 2025 - 15 Dec 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOUTHEND-ON-SEA CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurementops@southend.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SOUTHEND ON SEA
Postcode
SS2 6FA
Post Town
Southend-on-Sea
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH31 Southend-on-Sea
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Southend-on-Sea
Electoral Ward
Victoria
Westminster Constituency
Southend East and Rochford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HUMAN ENGINE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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