---
title: "Neutral Vendor Managed Services"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-a165b266-9785-4ad9-b951-f268af9586c2"
canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-a165b266-9785-4ad9-b951-f268af9586c2"
markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a165b266-9785-4ad9-b951-f268af9586c2.md"
json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a165b266-9785-4ad9-b951-f268af9586c2.json"
source: "Contracts Finder"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "FCDO SERVICES"
published: "2025-02-04"
---

# Neutral Vendor Managed Services

Buyer: FCDO SERVICES  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a165b266-9785-4ad9-b951-f268af9586c2

[View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-a165b266-9785-4ad9-b951-f268af9586c2)  
[Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a165b266-9785-4ad9-b951-f268af9586c2.json)

## Summary

FCDO Services has completed the procurement process for "Neutral Vendor Managed Services" under the South East Wales Technical and Professional Services framework (SEWTAPS). The procurement falls under the industry category of procurement consultancy services, classified with the code 79418000. The services will be provided at Hanslope Park in Milton Keynes, starting from 15th July 2024 and ending on 14th July 2028, with an optional extension period of two additional 12-month terms. The procurement method utilised was selective, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. Key dates include the end of the tender period on 5th July 2024 and the award date on 9th July 2024.

This tender creates significant opportunities for business growth by allowing SMEs to compete in providing specialised procurement consultancy services within the public sector. Firms well-suited to this opportunity include those with expertise in managed services and procurement consultancy, particularly those capable of operating within a framework agreement structure. The contract awarded to Constellia Public Ltd highlights the potential for SMEs to secure long-term government contracts, fostering stability and growth within this market segment.

## Notice

South East Wales Technical and Professional Services (SEWTAPS) https://sewtaps.co.uk/ Lot 11: Neutral Vendor Optional Extension Period of 2 x 12 Months Value is representative of expected Call-Off's under this Contract

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f7a81bce-2977-45f0-8d9c-ae5bd45016b5 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Jul 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Jul 2024 |
| Contract period | 14 Jul 2024 - 14 Jul 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | FCDO SERVICES |
| Locality | MILTON KEYNES |
| Post town | Milton Keynes |
| Postcode | MK19 7BH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ12 Milton Keynes |
| Local authority | Milton Keynes |
| Electoral ward | Newport Pagnell North & Hanslope |
| Westminster constituency | Milton Keynes North |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CONSTELLIA PUBLIC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79418000 - Procurement consultancy services

## Release History

- 4 Feb 2025 at 12:48 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f7a81bce-2977-45f0-8d9c-ae5bd45016b5
- 9 Jul 2024 at 14:35 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f7a81bce-2977-45f0-8d9c-ae5bd45016b5

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f7a81bce-2977-45f0-8d9c-ae5bd45016b5
  4th February 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://sewtaps.co.uk/

## Provenance

This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-a165b266-9785-4ad9-b951-f268af9586c2. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a165b266-9785-4ad9-b951-f268af9586c2.json.