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title: "Technology Consultancy Services Framework"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-058299"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "EFFICIENCY EAST MIDLANDS LIMITED"
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# Technology Consultancy Services Framework

Buyer: EFFICIENCY EAST MIDLANDS LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-058299

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## Summary

The contracting process led by Efficiency East Midlands Limited involves the "Technology Consultancy Services Framework," completed on 1st April 2026. The buyer, Efficiency East Midlands Limited, based in Alfreton, UK, aims to provide a robust consulting service encompassing diagnostic, advisory, and delivery support for technology-enabled change across various public sector entities. The procurement follows an open, competitive flexible procedure, signifying active participation from interested suppliers. This framework targets IT services, specifically consulting, software development, internet support, and will be operative from May 2026 through April 2030. The procurement method ensures optimal selection of suppliers, highlighting Arcadis (UK) Limited among others as the awarded entities as of 9th March 2026.

This tender presents substantial business growth opportunities, particularly in IT consulting, software development, and support services. Large enterprises and SMEs across the UK are well-positioned to engage with this framework, given its emphasis on a diverse supply chain. Suppliers can leverage this opportunity to expand their client portfolio within the public sector, enhancing their visibility and credibility as trusted partners in technology consultancy. By engaging in this framework, businesses can refine their service offerings and innovate solutions that align with public sector transformation goals, fostering a collaborative and efficient service delivery model. The competitive nature encourages high standards and drives improvements, ensuring suppliers contribute significantly to public service advancements.

## Notice

This framework will enable public bodies to access a trusted, strategic partner capable of delivering diagnostic, advisory, and delivery support across all stages of technology enabled change. It will include initial assessment through to implementation and post-delivery review.

### Planning Information

Market Engagement Objectives
This market engagement aims to:
• Assess the level of interest from the consultancy market
• Validate the types of services in demand
• Test potential framework structures (e.g. lots, pricing, evaluation)
• Understand commercial and delivery models
• Identify potential barriers to entry for new or smaller providers
• Design a simple, effective call-off process that works well for both buyers and suppliers
• Align the procurement to meet Procurement Act 2023 objectives, including innovation, economic growth, and accessibility 
Proposed Framework Scope 
Services Covered may include:
• Technology strategy and architecture
• Digital and service design (aligned with GDS and user-centred principles)
• Cybersecurity and resilience
• Infrastructure modernisation and cloud migration
• AI, automation, and emerging technology
• ICT sourcing and operating model design
• Data platforms, governance, and insights
The framework will be open to Central and local government, NHS and health bodies, police and emergency services, housing associations, education, and other public authorities.
It is anticipated Call-off methods will include Direct award or mini-competition
The estimated value of the framework is likely to be up to £10 million over 4 years. This will be subject to the PME feedback.
Number of suppliers appointed to the framework will be determined based on market response. 
The intended contract model will be determined following the market feedback. 
Timeline
Issue PME – 06/08/2025
Deadline for Responses 27/08/2025
Follow-up Supplier Sessions 1st – 12th September 2025
Contact Details
For any queries relating to this PME, please contact:
Mark Stephens 
Meta Procurement Ltd on behalf of EEM

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030475-2026 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Competitive flexible procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Dec 2025 |
| Future notice date | 1 Oct 2025 |
| Award date | 9 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 30 Apr 2026 - 30 Apr 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £50,000,000 |
| Lots value | £50,000,000 |
| Awards value | £50,000,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | EFFICIENCY EAST MIDLANDS LIMITED |
| Additional buyers | EFFICIENCY EAST MIDLANDS; META PROCUREMENT LTD |
| Locality | ALFRETON |
| Post town | Derby |
| Postcode | DE55 2DS |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF14 Nottingham |
| Local authority | Nottingham |
| Electoral ward | Castle |
| Westminster constituency | Nottingham East |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ARCADIS (UK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 1 Apr 2026 at 14:27 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030475-2026
- 25 Nov 2025 at 17:07 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/077031-2025
- 6 Aug 2025 at 13:45 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046572-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030475-2026
  1st April 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/077031-2025
  25th November 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046572-2025
  6th August 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.4C.co.uk
- http://www.metaprocurement.org
- http://www.swiftstrategies.co.uk
- https://metaprocurement.org/
- https://www.arcadis.com/en-gb
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.mytenders.co.uk/
- https://www.techmahindra.com/
- https://www.transformcx.com
- https://www.ve3.global

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