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    ContractsCommissioning, Procurement and Contract Management Target Operating Model Implementation
    Awarded contract

    Commissioning, Procurement and Contract Management Target Operating Model Implementation

    Status
    Awarded
    Published 9 Jun 2026

    Southend-on-Sea City Council seeks a consultant to develop and implement a commissioning, procurement and contract management model alongside a contract management pilot and major contract review.

    🇬🇧United Kingdom· EnglandPublished 9 Jun 2026· 2 months agoviaFind a Tender
    Status
    Awarded
    Published 9 Jun 2026

    Decision brief

    4 fields
    • Contract value
      Not disclosed
      Source did not declare a figure
    • Closing date
      Rolling
      No closing date published
    • Sector
      Professional Services
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    • Location
      🇬🇧United Kingdom
      England

    Suppliers

    1 supplier
    • HE
      HUMAN ENGINE LIMITED
    Lead contractor

    Lifecycle

    Awarded

    Contract awarded. Originally published 2 months ago.

    9 June 2026
    Awarded — no open tender advertised

    Brief

    Southend-on-Sea City Council is seeking consultancy services to design and implement a comprehensive Commissioning, Procurement and Contract Management Target Operating Model. This engagement involves three key workstreams: (1) developing a target operating model for commissioning, procurement and contract management; (2) delivering a Contract Management Pilot to test and refine processes; and (3) conducting a Major Contract Review of designated Platinum contracts. The successful provider will deliver a sustainable toolkit that strengthens commercial discipline across the Council and demonstrates improved value for money outcomes. This contract is being procured through the ESPO Framework Consultancy Services 664-25, Lot 1b (Procurement Services). The appointed consultant will work collaboratively with the Council to establish best practices and operational frameworks that enhance procurement effectiveness and contract governance.

    Track record

    3 awards · 3 winners
    Open field

    No single supplier dominates the field.

    In professional services, Southend-on-Sea City Council has awarded 3 contracts to 3 suppliers.

    Who wins here
    1. HUMAN ENGINE LIMITED1× · 33%
    2. DCVS TRADING LTD1× · 33%
    3. Peopletoo Limited1× · 33%

    Across professional services, the most active winners are REED SPECIALIST RECRUITMENT LIMITED, KPMG LLP, Hays Specialist Recruitment Ltd — the field to beat, or your route in as a partner.

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    Award notice and full record on the publisher's site

    Publisher
    UK Cabinet Office
    Licence
    OGL v3.0
    Source
    find-tender.service.gov.uk
    Record ID
    ocds-h6vhtk-06b0b6
    SC
    Buyer
    Southend-on-Sea City Council
    Sector
    Professional Services