Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13ca0-8fcd-7159-b100-6938d3ef5f57/management-consultancy-framework-three [Skip to main content](#main-content) awardedGBrestricted procedureSuitable for SMEs # Management Consultancy Framework Three [NHS Arden and GEM CSU](https://tendernation.io/buyers/nhs-arden-and-gem-csu) Estimated value £76,280 Published 4 Oct 2022 Deadline Closed 8 Aug 2022 ## 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. - Small contract value Valued under £135,018 including VAT, the lowest Procurement Act threshold for goods and services. - Sets up a framework Winning a place does not guarantee work: contracts are awarded later as call-offs, and the list usually stays closed for years. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](/opportunities/for-small-businesses)## About this tender Bedfordshire, Luton & Milton Keynes Integrated Care Board (ICB) have utilised the Management Consultancy Framework Three (MCF3) which provides Central government and wider public sector customers cost effective consultancy advice regarding the North Bedford Hub economic case and the comprehensive investment appraisal. CCS framework RM6187 Management Consultancy Framework Lot 2 Strategy & Policy was initially utilised by the ICB procurement partner. No award was made as providers were unable to meet the requirement and ICB has sought to direct award. Please note that NHS Arden and GEM CSU have placed this notice on behalf of the ICB for transparency purposes, but were not involved in the call off process or any decisions around this process ## CPV classification Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice ](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/bbb71435-fa32-47d0-bf5d-0a8c02df20b9) 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. [Track tenders free ](/register) [Buyer profileNHS Arden and GEM CSU: past awards and live tenders](https://tendernation.io/buyers/nhs-arden-and-gem-csu)[SectorMore Business services tenders](https://tendernation.io/sectors/business-services) ## More tenders like this [Employee Screening Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Authority 17 days left 2 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a145df-100b-70ec-8bcc-3630f263230d/employee-screening)[Invitation to Tender- For the provision of viability evidence and assessment of the West Suffolk Local Plan and the introduction of a CIL charging schedule. West Suffolk Council 31 days left 16 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a14503-5763-721c-b887-6f844f9f4360/invitation-to-tender-for-the-provision-of-viability-evidence-and-assessment-of)[BaDC-1727 Retford Buttermarket Food Hall Operator Opportunity Bassetlaw District Council 42 days left 27 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a14503-57cd-73bf-b1f5-a8a4f0713a79/badc-1727-retford-buttermarket-food-hall-operator-opportunity)[Consultancy Services for an Independent Mixed-Use Viability, Market Demand and Development Options Review - Fleetwood Farm, Banks West Lancashire Borough Council 21 days left 6 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a14503-59d8-704e-b46c-727e4a0e571e/consultancy-services-for-an-independent-mixed-use-viability-market-demand-and-d)[BaDC-1727 Retford Buttermarket Food Hall Operator Opportunity Welland Procurement 42 days left 27 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a14499-9b5a-7205-8ea0-fe042a689496/badc-1727-retford-buttermarket-food-hall-operator-opportunity)[UEFA EURO 28 Birmingham Host City - Festival Development Birmingham City Council 21 days left 6 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a14495-7fd3-7021-b8b4-8cbe13597d01/uefa-euro-28-birmingham-host-city-festival-development)