664_21 Consultancy Services

ESPO (in collaboration with YPO) are seeking to establish a framework agreement with a number of service providers for the provision of consultancy services to the Public Sector. These services will be provided on a national basis across the UK. The key aim of the framework will be to create efficiencies and promote cost savings by providing customers with access to pre-approved service providers whom they may appoint using a simple and streamlined procurement process. The framework is divided into following lots: - Lot 1 Business Services - Lot 2a Audit Consultancy - Lot 2b Internal Audit Services - Lot 2c External Audit Services - Lot 2d General Finance - Lot 2e Procurement - Lot 2f Revenues and Benefits - Lot 2g Tax - Lot 2h Treasury Management - Lot 3 Food and Catering - Lot 4a Public Health - Lot 4b Social Care (Adults) - Lot 4c Social Care (Children) - Lot 5 Highways, Transport and Logistics - Lot 6a Operational IT - Lot 6b Strategic IT - Lot 7 Leisure, Culture and Tourism - Lot 8a Asset Management and Delivery - Lot 8b Environmental and Sustainability - Lot 8c Facilities Management - Lot 8d Health and Safety - Lot 8e Housing and Housing Support - Lot 8f Planning, Valuation and Structure - Lot 8g Regeneration and Regional Development - Lot 8h Waste and Recycling - Lot 9a Community Research and Engagement - Lot 9b Marketing, Communications and PR - Lot 10 Strategic Projects The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 24 months. The total estimated value includes the option period. Please note: the closing time and date for submission of tenders is 12:00 midday, 19/10/2020.