Commissioning, Procurement And Contract Management Target Operating Model
Southend-on-Sea City CouncilEstimated Value
Not specified
Deadline
Not specified
Published
9 June 2026
Type
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Overview
Southend-on-Sea City Council requires consultancy services to design and implement a Commissioning, Procurement and Contract Management Target Operating Model while also delivering a Contract Management Pilot and Major Contract Review in conjunction with this requirement. This work will provide a sustainable toolkit for the Council to strengthen commercial discipline and deliver greater value for money. This contract has been awarded via the ESPO Framework Consultancy Services 664-25 under Lot 1b Procurement Services.
Eligibility & compliance
The appointed provider will be required to deliver three (3) workstream requirements as set out below: • Develop a commissioning, procurement and contract management target operating model • In conjunction with development of the above, deliver a Contract Management Pilot • Finally, there is an additional requirement to deliver a Major Contract Review of allocated Platinum contract(s).
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Award Details
HUMAN ENGINE LIMITED
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Southend-on-Sea City CouncilKey Dates
Published
9 June 2026
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