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# Neutral Vendor Managed Service Framework for Technical and Professional Services (NEUTAPS)

Source: [Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/neutral-vendor-managed-service-framework-for-technical-and-professional-services-neutaps-ocds-h6vhtk-0529d3). UK public procurement intelligence compiled from official UK procurement notices.

> **Tenderline Executive Summary:** Cardiff Council: "Neutral Vendor Managed Service Framework for Technical and Professional Services (NEUTAPS)". Published status: complete. Framework Ceiling: £800,000,000. 1 published lot. Recorded submission deadline: 10 Dec 2025, 12:00 GMT. Published submission portal: www.proactisplaza.com.

## Key Information
- **Status:** COMPLETE (the published submission deadline has passed)
- **Buyer:** [Cardiff Council](https://tenderline.uk/buyers/cardiff-council-ons-w06000015)
- **Framework Ceiling (notional):** £800,000,000 (GBP)
- **Submission Deadline:** 10 December 2025 at 12:00 GMT
- **Lots:** 1
- **Procurement Method:** Open procedure
- **Main Category:** services
- **Classifications (CPV):** Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- **Delivery Location:** UK
- **Legal Basis:** UKPGA 2023/54
- **Official Documents:** 7 published documents & notices ([view on Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/neutral-vendor-managed-service-framework-for-technical-and-professional-services-neutaps-ocds-h6vhtk-0529d3#documents))
- **OCID:** `ocds-h6vhtk-0529d3`

- **Who May Use the Framework:** This Framework can be used and Call-Off Contracts may be entered into with the Contractor under this Framework by all Contracting Authorities throughout all administrative regions of the UK (as defined by the Procurement Act 2023) including but not limited to Government Departments and their Agencies, Non-Departmental Public Bodies, Central Government, NHS Bodies, Local Authorities, Emergency Services, Coastguard Emergency Services, Educational Establishments, Registered Social Landlords and Registered Charities who have a need to purchase the above services (including any successor in the exercise of their statutory or public functions). Other public bodies exercising their functions in, or in relation to the UK but not specifically referred to above may also use this Framework. The Framework may also be used by non-Public Sector organisations to comply with conditions associated with the use of public funds for those specific projects (including but not limited to Section 106).

## Before you bid
Deciding whether to bid? The Tenderline page for this tender carries the competition and buyer analysis this notice does not:

- **Expected competition:** how many bids lots like this attract, from past awards in the same market.
- **Who could compete:** suppliers who have won similar work, and who holds the current contract.
- **Buyer track record:** earlier work for this buyer, its unexpired awards, and how its awards compared with its estimates.
- **Price forecast:** the commercial price range for each lot, with the middle 50% of comparable awards.

- **What it takes to win:** selection and award criteria, lot by lot.
- **Contract history:** what this tender replaces, and every notice in the procedure.

[Open the competition and buyer analysis](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/neutral-vendor-managed-service-framework-for-technical-and-professional-services-neutaps-ocds-h6vhtk-0529d3#tl-md)

## Submission
- **Submission Platform:** [proactisplaza.com](/out?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.proactisplaza.com%2Fsupplierportal)
- **How to bid:** https://tenderline.uk/tenders/neutral-vendor-managed-service-framework-for-technical-and-professional-services-neutaps-ocds-h6vhtk-0529d3#participate

## Description
Contract details notice for the award of the Neutral Vendor Managed Service Framework for Technical and Professional Services (NEUTAPS).
Following the successes of Lot 11 (Neutral Vendor) of the South East Wales Technical and Professional Services (SEWTAPS) Framework, this Framework has been established as an evolution and replacement of the Lot, addressing the need for a dedicated Neutral Vendor Managed Service Framework for Technical and Professional services solution for use by Public Sector Customers throughout the UK.
The Neutral Vendor Managed Service Provider will provide a secure, unbiased, high quality managed service provision to support the delivery of consultancy projects and professional services requirements across the wide scope of potential requirements, through management of their fully vetted Supply Chain Provider Pool.
Common drivers for commissioning such expertise, include the need for specific technical skills, additional capacity, sector-specific insights, innovation and experience, and the value of an independent, objective perspective. Engaging professional and consultancy services can provide access to a wealth of expert advice, specialist knowledge, and enhanced capabilities that may not be readily available internally.
This Framework can be used and Call-Off Contracts may be entered into with the Contractor under this Framework by all Contracting Authorities throughout all administrative regions of the UK (as defined by the Procurement Act 2023) including but not limited to Government Departments and their Agencies, Non-Departmental Public Bodies, Central Government, NHS Bodies, Local Authorities, Emergency Services, Coastguard Emergency Services, Educational Establishments, Registered Social Landlords and Registered Charities who have a need to purchase the above services (including any successor in the exercise of their statutory or public functions). Other public bodies exercising their functions in, or in relation to the UK but not specifically referred to above may also use this Framework. The Framework may also be used by non-Public Sector organisations to comply with conditions associated with the use of public funds for those specific projects (including but not limited to Section 106).

## Lots (1)
### Lot 1: Untitled lot
- **Lot id:** `1`
- **Status:** complete
- **CPV codes:** 79000000
- **Delivery regions:** UK
- **Delivery countries in notice:** GB
- **Estimated Value:** £800,000,000

- **Contract Period:** 02/02/2026 to 01/02/2030

## Awards & Winning Suppliers (1)
- **Award:** Neutral Vendor Managed Service Framework for Technical and Professional Services (active)
  - Award id: `1`
  - Supplier(s): **MATRIX SCM LIMITED**
  - Supplier identifiers: `GB-FTS-12551`
  - Value: £800,000,000
  - Date: 30/03/2026

## Contracts (1)
- **Contract:** Neutral Vendor Managed Service Framework for Technical and Professional Services (active)
  - Signed Value: £800,000,000
  - Signed Date: 28/05/2026

## Provenance and Official Sources
- **Official Notice:** [Find a Tender notice](/out?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.find-tender.service.gov.uk%2FNotice%2F072040-2025)
- **Last Source Update:** 2026-06-22T12:52:20.000Z
- **This document generated:** 2026-10-16T11:59:38.029Z
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