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title: "Neutral Vendor Managed Service for Specialist Professional Services"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-a26adfd0-b1c3-4086-a535-ff190259e9f1"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NS&I"
published: "2021-06-18"
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# Neutral Vendor Managed Service for Specialist Professional Services

Buyer: NS&I  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a26adfd0-b1c3-4086-a535-ff190259e9f1

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## Summary

The procurement process is conducted by National Savings & Investments (NS&I), focusing on the provision of a "Neutral Vendor Managed Service for Specialist Professional Services". This contracting opportunity falls under the business services category, particularly in law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing, and security sectors. The tender process was completed on 28th May 2021, with the awarding of the contract to Bloom Procurement Services Ltd taking place on 4th June 2021. The contract period is scheduled from 4th June 2021 to 31st August 2023, with the procurement method being a selective call-off from a framework agreement based in London, United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth, especially for SMEs looking to provide specialist professional services to a government-backed institution. Businesses involved in consulting, recruitment, or other business services aligned with NS&I's objectives would be particularly well-suited to compete. By engaging in this framework, successful bidders can establish long-term relationships within the public sector and expand their service offerings in a stable and supportive environment.

## Notice

Provision of Specialist Professional Services on an ad-hoc basis, via a neutral vendor. A call-off contract was signed with Bloom Procurement Services on 4th June 2021.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6b2e188a-cbb8-452b-9aa2-7d25b4237610 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Jun 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 28 May 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Jun 2021 |
| Contract period | 3 Jun 2021 - 31 Aug 2023 |
| 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 | NS&I |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1V 2QX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | Pimlico North |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BLOOM PROCUREMENT SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 18 Jun 2021 at 11:06 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6b2e188a-cbb8-452b-9aa2-7d25b4237610

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6b2e188a-cbb8-452b-9aa2-7d25b4237610
  18th June 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://app.panacea-software.com/nsandi/
  Link to e-procurement portal

## Provenance

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