Consultancy Solutions and Advisory Services

Tender description

Framework agreement for the provision of Consultancy Solutions and Advisory Services. The scope of this framework agreement includes provision of Consultancy and Advisory Services in a number of disciplines which will normally include providing the customer with a delivery programme, mobilisation and communication plan with agreed milestones and delivery dates. The requirements are for provision of advice and options rather than to make business decisions on the customer's behalf although customers may invite providers' input in making final decisions. These are split into the following Lots: Lot 1 - Business Consultancy Solutions and Advisory Services - to include process redesign and improvement; Programme and Project Management, marketing and advertising as well as Public Relations and advice on Corporate Social Responsibility. Also includes Management Consultancy services. Lot 2 - Resource Consultancy Solutions and Advisory Services - to include Human Resource management and Workforce optimisation services. Lot 3 - Supply Chain Management Consultancy Solutions and Advisory Services - to include advisory services on sourcing, procurement and supply chain management. Lot 4 - Financial Consultancy Solutions and Advisory Services - to include advisory services on financial management, accountancy, pension fund management, insurance, actuarial and risk management services. Lot 5 - Audit, Counter Fraud and Spend Analysis - to include Internal Audit & Counter Fraud, External Audit, Account Payable (AP) reviews - this will include in depth review of a Participating Authorities AP data, identifying monies in overpayments, missed supplier credit and duplicate payments in order to recover cash, VAT reconciliation/reclaim and Contract compliance reviews Lot 6 - ICT and Digital Consultancy Solutions and Advisory Services - to include consultancy on optimising ICT hardware and software as well as all advisory services on digital deployment. Lot 7 - Estates, Construction and Building Management Consultancy Solutions and Advisory Services - to include consulting on energy efficiency, construction, health and safety, and all building consultations.