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SCP012 - SCAPE Corporate Services Framework - England, Wales & Northern Ireland

Scape Procure Limited

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07 Apr 2026 at 17:02

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Scape Procure Limited (SCAPE) is currently involved in the procurement stage of a major contract titled "SCP012 - SCAPE Corporate Services Framework", which spans England, Wales, and Northern Ireland. This framework aims to provide comprehensive Corporate Services advice and is segmented into three key Lots: Advisory Services, Legal Services, and Audit Services. The project is substantial, with a total gross value of £1.98 billion and employs an open competitive flexible procedure. The submission deadline for tenders is set for 29 May 2026, with enquiries closing on 22 May 2026. The framework is expected to commence on 15 March 2027 and run for a maximum duration of five years, contingent on supplier performance and commercial terms. It supports a multi-party arrangement, inviting a diverse range of interested parties, including SMEs, to participate.

This contract poses significant growth opportunities for businesses in sectors such as management consultancy, legal services, auditing, and IT services. With an emphasis on collaboration, this framework encourages the formation of consortia and joint ventures, allowing SMEs to integrate into larger supply chains. The structured procurement plan, which includes a high level of transparency and defined performance indicators, presents an optimal platform for companies to showcase their expertise and expand their market presence. Interested businesses are required to meet the specific annual turnover requirements for each Lot and undergo a two-stage tender process to compete effectively for a position within this framework.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

SCP012 - SCAPE Corporate Services Framework - England, Wales & Northern Ireland

Notice Description

Scape Procure Limited (trading as SCAPE) is establishing a framework agreement for the provision of Corporate Services advice throughout England, Wales and Northern Ireland. This framework includes the following services: - Lot 1 - Group A: Advisory Services - Lot 2 - Group B: Legal Services - Lot 3 - Group C: Audit Services - Secondary services SCAPE seeks to establish a multi-party framework with three (3) suppliers per Lot for a total of nine (9) suppliers. The annual turnover requirements for each Lot are as follows: Lot 1: PS75m per annum excluding VAT Lot 2: PS50m per annum excluding VAT Lot 3: PS25m per annum excluding VAT The turnover requirement (per annum) must be met by an individual bidder or as a combined total by a bidding vehicle, i.e. consortium, joint venture, associated persons. SCAPE designed this framework to facilitate SME engagement via the successful Bidder's supply chain and is also open to accepting bids from consortia or joint ventures of which SMEs may form a part. The common procurement vocabulary codes stated are deemed to include, for the avoidance of doubt and unless otherwise stated, the category and sub-category codes below the CPV codes stated, i.e.79400000, Business and Management Consultancy and Related Services is deemed to include 79410000, Business & Management Consultancy Services and 79414000 - Human Resources Management Consultancy Services. The successful delivery partners will be expected to work collaboratively with public sector clients, in-house and external consultants, and other partner providers. All contract performance will be monitored using a set of comprehensive performance indicators. Services shall be delivered by the successful delivery partners and their supply chain where applicable. All services will be performed in accordance with the framework agreement and a delivery agreement executed in accordance with this agreement. There is no upper limit on commissions called-off under the framework, as long as they are within the scope of the overall framework value. For each Lot, SCAPE will shortlist the top five (5) highest scoring bidders at PSQ stage and invite them to tender. Bidders may bid for up to 3 Lots and may be awarded places on up to 3 Lots. SCAPE confirms that a conflicts assessment has been prepared in accordance with Section 83 of the Procurement Act 2023. The conflicts assessment will be updated and revised at each future stage of the procurement where appropriate, and action will be taken to remove or mitigate conflicts where any arise. SCAPE recognises that, as a national framework, it requires considerable investment in people, processes, and systems to create and manage expert, local, and responsive supply chains. With this is mind, a maximum framework duration has been set at 5 years. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the eSourcing portal at: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Nottingham:-Auditing-services./9V23396AEV To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/9V23396AEV

Lot Information

Lot 1 - Advisory Services

Lot 1 covers the delivery of Advisory Services within the scope of Corporate Services. Advisory Services is formed of the following four categories: - Management Consultancy - Technology, Digital and Data Advisory - Finance, Accounting and Tax - Sustainability The annual turnover requirement for Lot 1 is PS75,000,000.00 per annum. The turnover requirement (per annum) must be met by an individual bidder or as a combined total by a bidding vehicle, i.e. consortium, joint venture, associated persons, etc. This opportunity is therefore considered suitable for SMEs.

Renewal: The 48-month term may be extended by 12 months if the supplier performs effectively and commercial terms remain favourable for clients.

Lot 2 - Legal Services

Lot 2 covers the delivery of Legal Services within the scope of Corporate Services. The annual turnover requirement for Lot 2 is PS50,000,000.00 per annum. The turnover requirement (per annum) must be met by an individual bidder or as a combined total by a bidding vehicle, i.e. consortium, joint venture, associated persons, etc. This opportunity is therefore considered suitable for SMEs.

Renewal: The 48-month term may be extended by 12 months if the supplier performs effectively and commercial terms remain favourable for clients.

Lot 3 - Audit Services

Lot 3 covers the delivery of Audit Services within the scope of Corporate Services. The annual turnover requirement for Lot 3 is PS25,000,000.00 per annum. The turnover requirement (per annum) must be met by an individual bidder or as a combined total by a bidding vehicle, i.e. consortium, joint venture, associated persons, etc. This opportunity is therefore considered suitable for SMEs.

Renewal: The 48-month term may be extended by 12 months if the supplier performs effectively and commercial terms remain favourable for clients.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067d5f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031642-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

66 - Financial and insurance services

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

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

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

66000000 - Financial and insurance services

66121000 - Mergers and acquisition services

66122000 - Corporate finance and venture capital services

66171000 - Financial consultancy services

66519600 - Actuarial services

66523000 - Pension fund consultancy services

71241000 - Feasibility study, advisory service, analysis

71311200 - Transport systems consultancy services

71313100 - Noise-control consultancy services

71314300 - Energy-efficiency consultancy services

71351200 - Geological and geophysical consultancy services

71800000 - Consulting services for water-supply and waste consultancy

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

72120000 - Hardware disaster-recovery consultancy services

72130000 - Computer-site planning consultancy services

72140000 - Computer hardware acceptance testing consultancy services

72150000 - Computer audit consultancy and hardware consultancy services

72220000 - Systems and technical consultancy services

72221000 - Business analysis consultancy services

72222000 - Information systems or technology strategic review and planning services

72224000 - Project management consultancy services

72266000 - Software consultancy services

72300000 - Data services

72322000 - Data management services

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

73210000 - Research consultancy services

75242000 - Public law and order services

79100000 - Legal services

79110000 - Legal advisory and representation services

79120000 - Patent and copyright consultancy services

79130000 - Legal documentation and certification services

79140000 - Legal advisory and information services

79211000 - Accounting services

79211200 - Compilation of financial statements services

79212000 - Auditing services

79212100 - Financial auditing services

79212110 - Corporate governance rating services

79212300 - Statutory audit services

79212400 - Fraud audit services

79212500 - Accounting review services

79220000 - Fiscal services

79221000 - Tax consultancy services

79311410 - Economic impact assessment

79313000 - Performance review services

79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

79410000 - Business and management consultancy services

79411100 - Business development consultancy services

79414000 - Human resources management consultancy services

79418000 - Procurement consultancy services

79419000 - Evaluation consultancy services

79421000 - Project-management services other than for construction work

79430000 - Crisis management services

79994000 - Contract administration services

90700000 - Environmental services

90710000 - Environmental management

90711100 - Risk or hazard assessment other than for construction

90711200 - Environmental standards other than for construction

90711400 - Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) services other than for construction

90711500 - Environmental monitoring other than for construction

90712000 - Environmental planning

90713000 - Environmental issues consultancy services

90714000 - Environmental auditing

90714200 - Corporate environmental auditing services

98200000 - Equal opportunities consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,650,000,000 £1B-£10B
Lots Value
£1,650,000,000 £1B-£10B
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Apr 20266 months ago
Submission Deadline
29 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
15 Mar 2027 - 14 Mar 2031 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Scape Procure Limited
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NOTTINGHAM
Postcode
NG1 5AT
Postcode Area
Nottingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF14 Nottingham
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England), TLL Wales, TLN Northern Ireland
Local Authority
Nottingham
Electoral Ward
Hyson Green & Arboretum
Westminster Constituency
Nottingham East

Further Information

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