---
title: "NEUTAPS-2026.00002 - Neutral vendor managed service Contract"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06bd66"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NEWPORT CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-06-26"
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# NEUTAPS-2026.00002 - Neutral vendor managed service Contract

Buyer: NEWPORT CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06bd66

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## Summary

Newport City Council has awarded a contract titled "NEUTAPS-2026.00002 - Neutral vendor managed service Contract". This procurement falls under the category of services, specifically involving business and management consultancy and related services. The council, located in Newport, United Kingdom, has utilised a direct award method, following the NEUTAPS framework, to establish a deal with Matrix SCM. The procurement process is currently in the award stage, with the contract commencing on 20th July 2026 and concluding on 31st March 2027. Key industry categories include business services such as law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing, and security. Relevant deadlines include a milestone signature date on 9th July 2026.

This contract presents considerable opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) engaged in consultancy services. Businesses specializing in business and management consultancy, law, marketing, or related services may particularly benefit from engaging in this managed service contract. The contract's alignment with Welsh devolved regulations further opens avenues for organisations with operations in the UK region, encouraging participation in public sector consultancy opportunities focused on growth and development.

## Notice

Neutral vendor managed service contract between Newport City Council and Matrix SCM

### Procurement Information

Utilising the NEUTAPS framework recently published to put in place a Neutral vendor managed service contract between Newport City Council and Matrix SCM. This direct award is compliant and in line with the framework user guidance.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060081-2026 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Jun 2026 |
| Contract period | 19 Jul 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,000,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NEWPORT CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | NEWPORT |
| Post town | Newport |
| Postcode | NP20 4UR |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL5 South East Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL54 Monmouthshire and Newport |
| Local authority | Newport |
| Electoral ward | Allt-yr-yn |
| Westminster constituency | Newport West and Islwyn |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

## Release History

- 26 Jun 2026 at 07:10 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060081-2026
- 25 Jun 2026 at 15:00 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059982-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060081-2026
  26th June 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059982-2026
  25th June 2026 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.newport.gov.uk
- https://teammatrix.com/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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