664_17 Consultancy Services

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: http://www.espo.org/About-us-%281%29/FAQs/Legal. 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 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. An eAuction process may be used to award subsequent call off contracts following the reopening of competition among the parties to the Framework Agreement.