Official UK procurement notice
Technology Consultancy Services Framework
Authority: EFFICIENCY EAST MIDLANDS LIMITED (Public body)·On behalf of: META PROCUREMENT LTD
What is being bought
Published requirement descriptionThis framework will enable public bodies to access a trusted, strategic partner capable of delivering diagnostic, advisory, and delivery support across all stages of technology enabled change. It will include initial assessment through to implementation and post-delivery review.
- How the procedure runs: The procurement will consist of the following stages: Stage One – Selection Questionnaire (PSQ) Bidders will be required to complete a Selection Questionnaire (PSQ) to demonstrate their organisational suitability, financial standing, relevant experience, and capacity to deliver the required services. Responses will be evaluated in accordance with the published selection criteria. Only the top 3 – 5 bidders who meet the required standard will be invited to participate in the next stage of the process. Stage Two – Invitation to Tender (Competitive Flexible Stage) Shortlisted bidders will be invited to submit a full tender response, addressing both the Technical (Quality) and Commercial (Pricing) criteria. The ITT will be evaluated in accordance with the published award criteria, which will assess overall quality, delivery approach, SME participation, and value for money. This stage allows EEM to explore innovative delivery approaches while maintaining a competitive and transparent evaluation framework. Stage Three – Clarification and Moderation (if required) Where necessary, shortlisted bidders may be invited to attend a Clarification Meeting. These meetings will not be scored but will be used to validate or explore elements of the written submission. Following these sessions, the evaluation panel may adjust moderated scores when justified by improved confidence in a bidder’s ability to deliver. Stage Four – Contract Award The Framework Agreement will be awarded to the Bidder submitting the Most Advantageous Tender (MAT), based on a combination of quality (70%) and price (30%), in line with the evaluation criteria set out in this document. Following evaluation and moderation, all bidders will be notified of the outcome, and the mandatory standstill period will commence before award confirmation.
CPV: IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
How this framework works
From the published notice- Type
- Open framework
- Call-offs
- call-offs are awarded directly to appointed suppliers, without further competition
- Bids received
- 7 bids received · 1 suppliers appointed
- Framework period
- 4 yrs from 10 Mar 2026
- Supplier levy on call-offs (max %)
- 1% of call-off value
Who may buy through it
This Framework Agreement Technology Consultancy Services is for use by Contracting Authorities in the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories, and Crown Dependencies that exist on 29 May 2025
Published description of the framework
This is a single supplier framework. The framework supplier will provide an initial diagnostic service at either no cost or at cost recovery only, to help contracting authorities clearly define their needs, challenges, and desired outcomes before committing to wider consultancy or delivery activity. This diagnostic phase will enable informed investment decisions, ensuring public funds are spent only where there is a clear business case and achievable value.
Award of contracts will be via direct award.
The lotProcurement structure
single lot · value publishedLot #1AwardedPublished value£50,000,000
What it takes to wini
How this buyer will score bids.
The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).
Evaluation split and conditions of participation as published; the tender pack may add morei
How this buyer will score bids.
The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).
Published sub-criteria (2)
- Technical: 70%
- Commercial: 30%
Published award criteria (2)
- Technical: Technical and responsible procurement
- Commercial
- Price carries 30 of 100 points: a 10% discount moves about 3 points. The method statement decides this lot, not the discount.
- “Technology Consultancy Services Framework” is a framework: the contest is a place on its panel, not a single contract, and call-offs are awarded directly: getting appointed is the whole game.
Price arithmetic assumes straight proportional scoring; the tender pack may use another formula.
Procedure terms & legal framework
From the official record- Procedure method
- Competitive flexible procedure
- Legal basis
- UKPGA · 2023/54 Procurement Act 2023
- Procurement category
- Services
- Notice status
- Awarded
- Procurement threshold
- Above threshold (FTS publication)
- Regulatory regime
- Standard
- Commercial structure
- Framework agreement
- Who may use this agreement
- This Framework Agreement Technology Consultancy Services is for use by Contracting Authorities in the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories, and Crown Dependencies that exist on 29 May 2025
- Competition type
- Competitive procedure
- GPA / WTO covered
- Unspecified in notice
- Recurring procurement
- Unspecified in notice
- First published
- 6 Aug 2025, 14:45 BST
- Last source update
- 1 Apr 2026, 15:27 BST
- Award evaluation window
- Submission end – 9 Mar 2026
- Authority reference
EEM0081- FTS notice number
2025/S 000-077031- Latest notice
- Contract award notice (UK6)
- Classification (CPV)
- Delivery area
- Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-058299Find a Tender
- How it runs
The procurement will consist of the following stages:
Stage One – Selection Questionnaire (PSQ)
Bidders will be required to complete a Selection Questionnaire (PSQ) to demonstrate their organisational suitability, financial standing, relevant experience, and capacity to deliver the required services.
Responses will be evaluated in accordance with the published selection criteria. Only the top 3 – 5 bidders who meet the required standard will be invited to participate in the next stage of the process.
Stage Two – Invitation to Tender (Competitive Flexible Stage)
Shortlisted bidders will be invited to submit a full tender response, addressing both the Technical (Quality) and Commercial (Pricing) criteria.
The ITT will be evaluated in accordance with the published award criteria, which will assess overall quality, delivery approach, SME participation, and value for money.
This stage allows EEM to explore innovative delivery approaches while maintaining a competitive and transparent evaluation framework.
Stage Three – Clarification and Moderation (if required)
Where necessary, shortlisted bidders may be invited to attend a Clarification Meeting.
These meetings will not be scored but will be used to validate or explore elements of the written submission. Following these sessions, the evaluation panel may adjust moderated scores when justified by improved confidence in a bidder’s ability to deliver.
Stage Four – Contract Award
The Framework Agreement will be awarded to the Bidder submitting the Most Advantageous Tender (MAT), based on a combination of quality (70%) and price (30%), in line with the evaluation criteria set out in this document.
Following evaluation and moderation, all bidders will be notified of the outcome, and the mandatory standstill period will commence before award confirmation.
How it was run
Official notice- Requests to participate (first stage)
- 16 Dec 2025, 11:59 GMT
- Appointment period ends
- 16 Dec 2025, 11:59 GMT
- Clarification deadline
- 9 Dec 2025, 11:59 GMT
- Submission channel
- Official e-sourcing portal
- Electronic submission
- Allowed
- Accepted languages
- en
- Supplier levy on call-offs (max %)
- call-off levy · 1% of call-off value
Timeline
6 Aug 2025 → 1 Apr 2026 · 10 dates- Planning notice published6 Aug 2025, 14:45 BST
- Market engagement12 Sept 2025, 23:59 BST
Market Engagement Objectives
This market engagement aims to:
- Assess the level of interest from the consultancy market
- Validate the types of services in demand
- Test potential framework structures (e.g. lots, pricing, evaluation)
- Understand commercial and delivery models
- Identify potential barriers to entry for new or smaller providers
- Design a simple, effective call-off process that works well for both buyers and suppliers
- Align the procurement to meet Procurement Act 2023 objectives, including innovation, economic growth, and accessibility
Proposed Framework Scope
Services Covered may include:
- Technology strategy and architecture
- Digital and service design (aligned with GDS and user-centred principles)
- Cybersecurity and resilience
- Infrastructure modernisation and cloud migration
- AI, automation, and emerging technology
- ICT sourcing and operating model design
- Data platforms, governance, and insights
The framework will be open to Central and local government, NHS and health bodies, police and emergency services, housing associations, education, and other public authorities.
It is anticipated Call-off methods will include Direct award or mini-competition
The estimated value of the framework is likely to be up to £10 million over 4 years. This will be subject to the PME feedback.
Number of suppliers appointed to the framework will be determined based on market response.
The intended contract model will be determined following the market feedback.
Timeline
Issue PME – 06/08/2025
Deadline for Responses 27/08/2025
Follow-up Supplier Sessions 1st – 12th September 2025
Contact Details
For any queries relating to this PME, please contact:
Mark Stephens
Meta Procurement Ltd on behalf of EEM
- Next notice expected384 days ago1 Oct 2025, 23:59 BST
- Tender notice published330 days ago25 Nov 2025, 17:07 GMT
- Clarification questions by316 days ago9 Dec 2025, 11:59 GMT
- Admission / appointment period ends309 days ago · period end, not a bid countdown16 Dec 2025, 11:59 GMT
- Assessment summaries sent226 days ago9 Mar 2026
- Award decision expected by225 days ago9 Mar 2026, 23:59 GMT
- Contract starts225 days ago10 Mar 2026
- Latest notice published203 days ago1 Apr 2026, 15:27 BST
Notice history
8 events · 3 releases on Find a Tender · since 6 Aug 2025- Preliminary market engagement notice published6 Aug 2025, 14:45 BSTUK2
- Tender notice published25 Nov 2025, 17:07 GMTUK4
- Status changed to active25 Nov 2025, 17:07 GMT
- Procurement method changed25 Nov 2025, 17:07 GMT
- Contract award notice published1 Apr 2026, 15:27 BSTUK6
- Status changed to complete1 Apr 2026, 15:27 BST
- Procurement method changed1 Apr 2026, 15:27 BST
- Contract signature expected30 Apr 2026, 23:59 BSTscheduled
Commercial outcome & contract awards
Published awards, contracts and bid statistics, not a forecast| Awarded to | Value | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arcadis UK Limited1 May 2026 – 30 Apr 2030 | £50,000,000 | 9 Mar 2026 | Awarded |
Bid statistics published by the authority
| Bids | SME | VCSE | Valid bid range |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7final-stage tenders | 5 | 0 | — |
Who bid
- wonARCADIS (UK) LIMITED · Greater London
- did not winTECH MAHINDRA LIMITED
- did not winSWIFT STRATEGIES LIMITEDSME · Greater London
- did not winTRANSFORMCX LIMITEDSME · Greater London
- did not winCORE BRIDGE GROUP LTDSME · Greater London
- did not winVE3 GLOBAL LTDSME · Greater London
- did not win4C STRATEGIES LIMITEDSME · East Midlands
Bidders as named on the Procurement Act 2023 award notice. “Won” means the bidder holds an award on this notice.
Contracting authority & participating public bodies
2 public bodies on the noticeOther public bodies
- META PROCUREMENT LTDProcess contact pointProcuring entityLead agent
Framework contractors & participating bidders
7 commercial parties on the notice · 1 awarded- 4C STRATEGIES LIMITEDBidder / tenderer
- ARCADIS (UK) LIMITEDFramework contractor
- CORE BRIDGE GROUP LTDBidder / tenderer
- SWIFT STRATEGIES LIMITEDBidder / tenderer
- TECH MAHINDRA LIMITEDBidder / tenderer
- TRANSFORMCX LIMITEDBidder / tenderer
- VE3 GLOBAL LTDBidder / tenderer
Official documents & specifications (4)
Official links; attachments are not copiedTender pack and attachments
- Bidding documents and specificationsAccess: Via My Tenders https://www.mytenders.co.uk/
Notices published for this procedure
- Contract award notice Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- Tender notice Tender notice on Find a Tender
- Preliminary market engagement notice Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender