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title: "Commissioning, Procurement And Contract Management Target Operating Model"
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# Commissioning, Procurement And Contract Management Target Operating Model

Buyer: SOUTHEND-ON-SEA CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06b0b6

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## Summary

The Southend-on-Sea City Council has awarded a contract for consultancy services titled "Commissioning, Procurement And Contract Management Target Operating Model". This contract pertains to the public authority's need for developing and implementing a sustainable procurement and contract management operating model. It includes three specific workstreams: the establishment of the said model, a contract management pilot, and a major contract review. Classified under the business and management consultancy services sector (CPV code 79400000), the contract was awarded on 15th May 2026 and is scheduled to conclude on 10th June 2026. The procurement process followed was below the threshold, with the contract awarded via the ESPO Framework Consultancy Services under Lot 1b Procurement Services.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses in the consultancy sector, particularly those with expertise in business and management consultancy related services, to collaborate with a sub-central government body and contribute to enhancing procurement strategies. Specifically, it’s well-suited for companies that can deliver comprehensive frameworks and pilot projects, which are integral to the council's aim of reinforcing commercial discipline. Businesses like Human Engine Limited, which succeeded in securing the contract, typically have the ability to offer these niche services and possess the necessary scale and agility to implement complex operational models efficiently within the given timeframe and specifications.

## Notice

Southend-on-Sea City Council requires consultancy services to design and implement a Commissioning, Procurement and Contract Management Target Operating Model while also delivering a Contract Management Pilot and Major Contract Review in conjunction with this requirement. This work will provide a sustainable toolkit for the Council to strengthen commercial discipline and deliver greater value for money. The appointed provider will be required to deliver three (3) workstream requirements as set out below: * Develop a commissioning, procurement and contract management target operating model * In conjunction with development of the above, deliver a Contract Management Pilot * Finally, there is an additional requirement to deliver a Major Contract Review of allocated Platinum contract(s). This contract has been awarded via the ESPO Framework Consultancy Services 664-25 under Lot 1b Procurement Services.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054198-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - unknown |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 May 2026 |
| Contract period | 14 May 2026 - 10 Jun 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £80,475 |

## 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

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

### Codes

- 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

## Release History

- 9 Jun 2026 at 10:38 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054198-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054198-2026
  9th June 2026 - 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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