Neutral Vendor for Ict Procurement Tender - 139531744

Procurement Summary

Country: United Kingdom

Summary: Neutral Vendor for Ict Procurement

Deadline: 12 May 2026

Posting Date: 15 Apr 2026

Other Information

Notice Type: Tender

TOT Ref.No.: 139531744

Document Ref. No.: EEM 0080

Competition: ICB

Financier: Self Financed

Purchaser Ownership: Public

Tender Value: Refer Document

CPV Classification

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

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Tender Details

EEM is seeking to set up a framework arrangement with a single provider capable of operating a large-scale, neutral ICT procurement and supply chain management function across the full scope of this Framework Agreement. This procurement will establish a single-supplier framework, in accordance with Section 45(4)(a) of the Procurement Act 2023. EEM has concluded, based on market analysis, statutory considerations and PME feedback, that a single neutral vendor is the only proportionate and effective model capable of delivering the full scope of ICT requirements defined in this document. This approach is justified on the following grounds: A. Interoperability and Whole-ICT Lifecycle Integration ICT procurement across the public sector is currently fragmented. Complex interdependencies between hardware, licensing, cloud consumption, cybersecurity, networks and managed services require a single entity to coordinate supply, ensure compatibility, and provide end-to-end assurance. A multi-supplier framework would not achieve these outcomes, and would increase the risk of: • conflicting supplier commercial incentives • inconsistent technical standards • fragmented support arrangements B. Transparency and Spend Control Public bodies consistently reported that pricing for software licensing, cloud consumption, and associated services is often opaque and difficult to benchmark. The single-supplier Neutral Vendor model is required to: • eliminate hidden margins and bundled charges • ensur...

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