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Award

26 Jun 2026 at 07:10

Award

25 Jun 2026 at 15:00

Summary of the contracting process

Newport City Council has awarded a contract titled "NEUTAPS-2026.00002 - Neutral vendor managed service Contract". This procurement falls under the category of services, specifically involving business and management consultancy and related services. The council, located in Newport, United Kingdom, has utilised a direct award method, following the NEUTAPS framework, to establish a deal with Matrix SCM. The procurement process is currently in the award stage, with the contract commencing on 20th July 2026 and concluding on 31st March 2027. Key industry categories include business services such as law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing, and security. Relevant deadlines include a milestone signature date on 9th July 2026.

This contract presents considerable opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) engaged in consultancy services. Businesses specializing in business and management consultancy, law, marketing, or related services may particularly benefit from engaging in this managed service contract. The contract's alignment with Welsh devolved regulations further opens avenues for organisations with operations in the UK region, encouraging participation in public sector consultancy opportunities focused on growth and development.

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Notice Title

NEUTAPS-2026.00002 - Neutral vendor managed service Contract

Notice Description

Neutral vendor managed service contract between Newport City Council and Matrix SCM

Procurement Information

Utilising the NEUTAPS framework recently published to put in place a Neutral vendor managed service contract between Newport City Council and Matrix SCM. This direct award is compliant and in line with the framework user guidance.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06bd66
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060081-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

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


CPV Codes

71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

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

79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
19 Jul 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NEWPORT CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
NEWPORT
Postcode
NP20 4UR
Post Town
Newport
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL54 Monmouthshire and Newport
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Newport
Electoral Ward
Allt-yr-yn
Westminster Constituency
Newport West and Islwyn

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MATRIX SCM

Further Information

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