---
title: "Provision of Third-party Spend Review and Contract Management Framework Consultancy Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05cecb"
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buyer: "SOUTHEND-ON-SEA CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2025-10-17"
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# Provision of Third-party Spend Review and Contract Management Framework Consultancy Services

Buyer: SOUTHEND-ON-SEA CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05cecb

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## Summary

Southend-on-Sea City Council has completed the procurement process for consultancy services aimed at conducting a third-party spend review and implementing a contract management framework. Classified within the services industry category as financial consultancy services, this procurement involved limited competition and was executed under procurement method details "Below threshold - limited competition." The contract was awarded to HUMAN ENGINE LIMITED and commenced on 7th October 2025, running until 15th December 2025. The project's primary location is in Southend On Sea, Essex, with a contract value of £54,850. The procurement was guided by legal framework UKPGA 2023/54 and the contract aims to provide a sustainable toolkit for the Council to enhance commercial discipline and achieve better value for money.

This contract presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in financial consultancy or contract management services. Companies, particularly SMEs like HUMAN ENGINE LIMITED that focus on delivering comprehensive spend analysis and developing robust contract management frameworks, would find this tender beneficial for business growth. The contract's focus on efficiency and cost-savings aligns well with firms capable of providing strategic consultancy services to public authorities. Businesses that can offer quality expertise in commercial strategy and optimisation are well-positioned to compete in similar future tenders issued by sub-central governmental entities such as Southend-on-Sea City Council.

## Notice

Southend-on-Sea City Council requires consultancy services to undertake a comprehensive review of third-party spend and supplier contracts, and to design and implement a corporate Contract Management Framework. This work will provide a robust evidence base on external expenditure, identify efficiency and savings opportunities, and leave a sustainable toolkit for the Council to strengthen commercial discipline and deliver greater value for money.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066299-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - limited competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Oct 2025 |
| Contract period | 6 Oct 2025 - 15 Dec 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £54,850 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SOUTHEND-ON-SEA CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | SOUTHEND ON SEA |
| Post town | Southend-on-Sea |
| Postcode | SS2 6FA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex |
| ITL 3 | TLH31 Southend-on-Sea |
| Local authority | Southend-on-Sea |
| Electoral ward | Victoria |
| Westminster constituency | Southend East and Rochford |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | HUMAN ENGINE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 66 - Financial and insurance services

### Codes

- 66171000 - Financial consultancy services

## Release History

- 17 Oct 2025 at 11:55 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066299-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066299-2025
  17th October 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.human-engine.co.uk/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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