Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c07-b2e0-70ae-b5d4-6a614a4a7d71/664-17-consultancy-services pending GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # 664\_17 Consultancy Services [Espo](https://tendernation.io/buyers/espo) Estimated value £50,000,000 to £200,000,000 Published 18 Nov 2016 Deadline Rolling deadline ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Buyer says suitable for VCSEs The buyer ticked “suitable for voluntary, community and social enterprises” on the notice. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender ESPO, in collaboration with YPO, is seeking to establish a national framework agreement with a number ofsuppliers for the provision of consultancy services. Whilst ESPO/YPO’s existing Consultancy Services framework predominantly covers a range of consultancy areas specific to local government needs, it is intended that the new framework will be expanded to include new areas of consultancy which are required across the entire UK public sector. The framework will therefore consist of a range of lots to reflect the different consultancy services required; market engagement over the next few months shall however determine the actual services covered. As Central Purchasing Bodies as defined by the EU Procurement Directive 2014/24/EU, the Framework Agreement is open for use by the following classifications of user throughout all administrative regions ofthe UK: Local Authority Councils; Educational Establishments (including Academies); Central Government Departments and Agencies and Local Government Departments and Agencies; Police, Fire & Rescue and Coastguard Emergency Services; NHS and HSC Bodies, including Ambulance Services; Registered Charities; Registered Social Landlords; Any Public Body established by or under the Scotland Act 1998 or any Act ofthe Scottish Parliament. Full details of the classification of end user establishments and geographical areas is available on: [espo.org](http://www.espo.org/About-us-%281%29/FAQs/Legal). The framework will be divided into the following lots: - Lot 1 – Auditing, Lot 2 - Asset Management and Delivery, Lot 3 - Business Continuity and Resilience, Lot 4 - Community Research and Engagement, Lot 5 - Education and Learning, Lot 6 - Environmental and Sustainability, Lot 7 - Facilities Management, Lot 8 – Finance, Lot 9 - Food and Catering, Lot 10 - Health and Safety, Lot 11 - Highways, Transport and Logistics, Lot 12 - Housing and Housing Support, Lot 13 - Leisure, Culture and Heritage, Lot 14 - Marketing, Communications and PR, Lot 15 - Planning, Valuation and Infrastructure, Lot 16 - Regeneration and Regional Development, Lot 17 - Revenues and Benefits, Lot 18 - Social Care (Adults), Lot 19 - Social Care (Children), Lot 20 - Treasury Management, Lot 21 - Waste and Recycling. The framework agreement will have the option to extend for up to a further 24 months. The total estimated values stated include the option period. Additional information: To express an interest: (a) Go to [eastmidstenders.org](https://www.eastmidstenders.org) (b) Register; (c) Search for tender opportunity‘664\_17 consultancy services’; (d) Express an interest download. Interested parties should also note that final submissions must be made only via the 'East Midlands Tenders' E-tendering portal, no other submission route is permitted. Failure to follow this path will result in the tendersubmission being disregarded. If you have any query regarding the content or require further information, please use the discussion tools provided within the website. If you experience any problems with registration or expression of interest, pleaserefer any queries on Portal operation to . An eAuction process may be used to award subsequent call off contracts following the reopening of competition among the parties to the Framework Agreement. Read full description ## CPV classification Financial consultancy services Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/fe32157a-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. 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