--- title: "Provision for Neutral Vendor Service Provider" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-4779bd1f-88bd-47c4-b2e6-91ee7874d050" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-4779bd1f-88bd-47c4-b2e6-91ee7874d050" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4779bd1f-88bd-47c4-b2e6-91ee7874d050.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4779bd1f-88bd-47c4-b2e6-91ee7874d050.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "LONDON BOROUGH OF EALING" published: "2019-05-08" --- # Provision for Neutral Vendor Service Provider Buyer: LONDON BOROUGH OF EALING Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4779bd1f-88bd-47c4-b2e6-91ee7874d050 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-4779bd1f-88bd-47c4-b2e6-91ee7874d050) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4779bd1f-88bd-47c4-b2e6-91ee7874d050.json) ## Summary The London Borough of Ealing is currently engaged in a procurement process titled "Provision for Neutral Vendor Service Provider", categorized under services, specifically focused on office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies. The tender is active and will conclude on 28th May 2019, with the contract set to commence on 1st October 2019, lasting for an initial period of 4 years with potential extensions totalling up to 8 years. This framework is open to all UK public bodies, and while the exact spend is uncertain, it is projected that the total spend through this framework could amount to approximately £18.2 million. This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses within the professional services, construction, ICT, and equipment sectors, particularly those that can deliver a comprehensive Neutral Vendor Service. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, given the stated suitability of the procurement process for them. Companies that can demonstrate experience and capacity to meet key performance indicators outlined in the tender documents will find this opportunity particularly advantageous for growth and the potential for securing long-term contracts with a variety of public sector clients. ## Notice The Council of the London Borough of Ealing is conducting a procurement process, under Public Contracts Regulations 2015, to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced organization to work on behalf of the Council under a new Framework Agreement for the provision of a Neutral Vendor Service for an initially period of 4 years plus the option to extend for two 2 years periods (a maximum of 8 years in total) subject to performance and meeting the Key Performance Indicators (KPI's) as set out in the tender documents. There will be one Supplier to provide a Neutral Vendor service covering a range of service categories including but not limited to, Professional Services, Construction, ICT, and Equipment etc. The spend that will go via this framework is unknown as this will depend on the number of public organisations that decided to join and how much each organisation calls off the framework. It is estimated that Ealing's spend via this framework will be PS18.2m. This Framework Agreement is available to all UK public bodies i.e. local authorities, educational institutions, registered providers, emergency services, NHS bodies, central government, their agencies and registered charities. See website for details: http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Dl1/Directories/Localcouncils/index.htm http://www.schoolswebdirectory.co.uk/localauthorities.php https://www.thecompleteuniversityguide.co.uk/universities/ https://www.police.uk/forces/ http://www.nhs.uk/ServiceDirectories/Pages/AcuteTrustListing.aspx https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations http://www.charity-commission.gov.uk/registeredcharities/first.asp https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/current-registered-providers-of-social-housing http://new.wales.gov.uk/?lang=en https://www.gov.scot/about/how-government-is-run/directorates/ http://www.northernireland.gov.uk/az2.htm https://www.fireservice.co.uk/information/ukfrs/ http://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/index/aboutus/citizens_advice_offices.htm ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/35ee5ec0-d4f5-4030-b32a-be4b509beef4 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Other - | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 8 May 2019 | | Submission deadline | 28 May 2019 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 30 Sep 2019 - 30 Sep 2029 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £3,000,000,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | LONDON BOROUGH OF EALING | | Locality | EALING | | Post town | West London | | Postcode | W5 2HL | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI7 Outer London - West and North West | | ITL 3 | TLI73 Ealing | | Local authority | Ealing | | Electoral ward | Ealing Broadway | | Westminster constituency | Ealing Central and Acton | | Delivery location | TLI London | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages ### Codes - 30000000 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages ## Release History - 8 May 2019 at 09:23 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/35ee5ec0-d4f5-4030-b32a-be4b509beef4 - 1 May 2019 at 15:25 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6a4ba6a0-f7b7-4beb-9c41-9ca68dee935b - 30 Apr 2019 at 10:54 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/713aac6e-8695-4518-b446-4676d396dfcb ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/35ee5ec0-d4f5-4030-b32a-be4b509beef4 8th May 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6a4ba6a0-f7b7-4beb-9c41-9ca68dee935b 1st May 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/713aac6e-8695-4518-b446-4676d396dfcb 30th April 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://new.wales.gov.uk/?lang=en - http://www.charity-commission.gov.uk/registeredcharities/first.asp - http://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/index/aboutus/citizens_advice_offices.htm - http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Dl1/Directories/Localcouncils/index.htm - http://www.ealing.gov.uk - http://www.nhs.uk/ServiceDirectories/Pages/AcuteTrustListing.aspx - http://www.northernireland.gov.uk/az2.htm - http://www.schoolswebdirectory.co.uk/localauthorities.php - https://www.fireservice.co.uk/information/ukfrs/ - https://www.gov.scot/about/how-government-is-run/directorates/ - https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations - https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/current-registered-providers-of-social-housing - https://www.police.uk/forces/ - https://www.thecompleteuniversityguide.co.uk/universities/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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