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In deliveryUnited KingdomServicesFramework agreement£800,000,000Add to pipeline

Neutral Vendor Managed Service Framework for Technical and Professional Services (NEUTAPS)

Awarded to MATRIX SCM LIMITED

Cardiff Council(buyer)

Published
Published 30 May 2025
Deadline
Closed 10 December 2025
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Overview

Cardiff Council awarded a Neutral Vendor Managed Service Framework for Technical and Professional Services (NEUTAPS) to MATRIX SCM LIMITED on 30 March 2026, valued at £800 million. The framework provides managed service provision for consultancy and professional services across the UK public sector, including government departments, NHS bodies, local authorities, and educational establishments, through a vetted supply chain provider pool. The framework enables call-off contracts for clients requiring technical expertise, additional capacity, sector-specific insights, and independent professional advice.

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Key details

Country
United Kingdom
Status
In delivery
Category
Services
Estimated value
£800,000,000
Procedure
Open procedure
Rules
Procurement Act 2023
Contract type
Framework agreement
SME suitable
Yes
Published
30 May 2025
Deadline
Closed
Classification (CPV)
Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

Award outcome

Awarded value
£800,000,000
Award date
30 March 2026
Contract period
2 February 2026 → 1 February 2030
Contract length
4 years
Bids received
6
Winner
  • MATRIX SCM LIMITED

This contract ends on 1 February 2030.

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About the winner

MATRIX SCM LIMITED

Based in
Milton Keynes
Public contracts won
4
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Competition and scoring

Bids received

6

3 from SMEs

Open and restricted tenders in Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security drew a median of 4 bids over the last 24 months; 21% received only one.

How bids were scored

Price 40% · Quality 60%

  • Quality50%
  • Price40%
  • Social Value10%

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Market context

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£73,970

Median of 18,950 awards in the last 24 months

This award is 10815.2× the median.

Cardiff Council in the last 12 months

19

contracts awarded, worth £912,812,513 in total

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Notice history

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  1. Contract

    22 June 2026

  2. Contract

    1 April 2026

  3. Contract Notice

    7 November 2025

  4. Prior Information Notice

    30 May 2025

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