Commissioning, Procurement And Contract Management Target Operating Model

SOUTHEND-ON-SEA CITY COUNCIL

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09 Jun 2026 at 10:38

Summary of the contracting process

The Southend-on-Sea City Council has awarded a contract for consultancy services titled "Commissioning, Procurement And Contract Management Target Operating Model". This contract pertains to the public authority's need for developing and implementing a sustainable procurement and contract management operating model. It includes three specific workstreams: the establishment of the said model, a contract management pilot, and a major contract review. Classified under the business and management consultancy services sector (CPV code 79400000), the contract was awarded on 15th May 2026 and is scheduled to conclude on 10th June 2026. The procurement process followed was below the threshold, with the contract awarded via the ESPO Framework Consultancy Services under Lot 1b Procurement Services.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses in the consultancy sector, particularly those with expertise in business and management consultancy related services, to collaborate with a sub-central government body and contribute to enhancing procurement strategies. Specifically, it’s well-suited for companies that can deliver comprehensive frameworks and pilot projects, which are integral to the council's aim of reinforcing commercial discipline. Businesses like Human Engine Limited, which succeeded in securing the contract, typically have the ability to offer these niche services and possess the necessary scale and agility to implement complex operational models efficiently within the given timeframe and specifications.

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Notice Title

Commissioning, Procurement And Contract Management Target Operating Model

Notice Description

Southend-on-Sea City Council requires consultancy services to design and implement a Commissioning, Procurement and Contract Management Target Operating Model while also delivering a Contract Management Pilot and Major Contract Review in conjunction with this requirement. This work will provide a sustainable toolkit for the Council to strengthen commercial discipline and deliver greater value for money. The appointed provider will be required to deliver three (3) workstream requirements as set out below: * Develop a commissioning, procurement and contract management target operating model * In conjunction with development of the above, deliver a Contract Management Pilot * Finally, there is an additional requirement to deliver a Major Contract Review of allocated Platinum contract(s). This contract has been awarded via the ESPO Framework Consultancy Services 664-25 under Lot 1b Procurement Services.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b0b6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054198-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£80,475 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 May 20261 months ago
Contract Period
14 May 2026 - 10 Jun 2026 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOUTHEND-ON-SEA CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

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