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title: "Neutral Vendor Managed Service Framework for Technical and Professional Services (NEUTAPS)"
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# Neutral Vendor Managed Service Framework for Technical and Professional Services (NEUTAPS)

Buyer: CARDIFF COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0529d3

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## Summary

Cardiff Council is overseeing the procurement of the "Neutral Vendor Managed Service Framework for Technical and Professional Services" (NEUTAPS), aimed at serving public sector clients across the UK. The recent completion of this open procurement process has resulted in an active contract awarded to MATRIX SCM LIMITED, as of 22 June 2026, and extending until 31 May 2030. The awarded framework, valued at £800 million, evolves from the successful South East Wales Technical and Professional Services (SEWTAPS) Framework, focusing on a wide range of consultancy projects. This initiative facilitates secure, unbiased service delivery without the necessity of reopening competition, targeting diverse public sector organisations from central government to educational establishments.

This procurement framework opens valuable opportunities for businesses, particularly those with expertise in consultancy and professional services, to engage with a wide array of public sector clients. SMEs, such as MATRIX SCM LIMITED, which successfully secured the contract, will find this an advantageous platform for expanding market reach and demonstrating technical proficiency across multiple domains. Given the inclusive nature of the framework, which allows participation from several public authorities, businesses equipped to provide specialised knowledge and innovative consultancy solutions will likely thrive in this competitive environment. The framework's no-fee structure for users further enhances its accessibility, aligning well with enterprises aiming to broaden their public sector collaborations.

## Notice

Contract details notice for the award of the Neutral Vendor Managed Service Framework for Technical and Professional Services (NEUTAPS). Following the successes of Lot 11 (Neutral Vendor) of the South East Wales Technical and Professional Services (SEWTAPS) Framework, this Framework has been established as an evolution and replacement of the Lot, addressing the need for a dedicated Neutral Vendor Managed Service Framework for Technical and Professional services solution for use by Public Sector Customers throughout the UK. The Neutral Vendor Managed Service Provider will provide a secure, unbiased, high quality managed service provision to support the delivery of consultancy projects and professional services requirements across the wide scope of potential requirements, through management of their fully vetted Supply Chain Provider Pool. Common drivers for commissioning such expertise, include the need for specific technical skills, additional capacity, sector-specific insights, innovation and experience, and the value of an independent, objective perspective. Engaging professional and consultancy services can provide access to a wealth of expert advice, specialist knowledge, and enhanced capabilities that may not be readily available internally. This Framework can be used and Call-Off Contracts may be entered into with the Contractor under this Framework by all Contracting Authorities throughout all administrative regions of the UK (as defined by the Procurement Act 2023) including but not limited to Government Departments and their Agencies, Non-Departmental Public Bodies, Central Government, NHS Bodies, Local Authorities, Emergency Services, Coastguard Emergency Services, Educational Establishments, Registered Social Landlords and Registered Charities who have a need to purchase the above services (including any successor in the exercise of their statutory or public functions). Other public bodies exercising their functions in, or in relation to the UK but not specifically referred to above may also use this Framework. The Framework may also be used by non-Public Sector organisations to comply with conditions associated with the use of public funds for those specific projects (including but not limited to Section 106).

### Planning Information

The Pre-Market Supplier Engagement will consist of written questionnaires, which can be accessed and submitted via Proactis at the following link: https://supplierlive.proactisp2p.com/Account/Login
Reference: ERFX1008636 - NVMS Framework Pre-Market Engagement
The deadline for submissions is 20/06/2025 12:00 noon
Further engagement may be requested in the form of follow up questions or meetings. 
The Market engagement with customers and suppliers will include areas to understand the market, review current and future needs, identify potential structures for the new framework and determining the most appropriate approach to maximise value for money. 
The Council has already undertaken some lesson learnt engagement. As part of pre-market engagement, further potential customer feedback will also be undertaken .

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058535-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Dec 2025 |
| Future notice date | 20 Jun 2025 |
| Award date | 30 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 May 2026 - 31 May 2030 |
| Recurrence | 2030-02-02 |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £800,000,000 |
| Lots value | £800,000,000 |
| Awards value | £800,000,000 |
| Contracts value | £800,000,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CARDIFF COUNCIL |
| Locality | CARDIFF |
| Post town | Cardiff |
| Postcode | CF10 4UW |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL5 South East Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan |
| Local authority | Cardiff |
| Electoral ward | Butetown |
| Westminster constituency | Cardiff South and Penarth |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MATRIX SCM |

## 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

- 22 Jun 2026 at 12:52 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058535-2026
- 1 Apr 2026 at 09:07 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030144-2026
- 7 Nov 2025 at 13:28 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072040-2025
- 30 May 2025 at 13:12 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028822-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058535-2026
  22nd June 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030144-2026
  1st April 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072040-2025
  7th November 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028822-2025
  30th May 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.proactisplaza.com/supplierportal
  The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge at: https://www.proactisplaza.com/supplierportal

## Notice URLs

- http://www.cardiff.gov.uk
- https://supplierlive.proactisp2p.com/Account/Login
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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