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SCAPE Corporate Services Frameworks

We are pleased to announce that we have submitted a Preliminary Market Engagement Notice to procure a new framework, SCAPE Corporate Services Framework, serving England, Wales and Northern Ireland in compliance with the Procurement Act 2023.

NEW SCAPE Corporate Services Framework

Procurement Status: Preliminary Market Engagement Notice Issued

Framework overview

SCAPE’s Corporate Services Framework, serving England, Wales and Northern Ireland, will provide public sector organisations with a compliant, accelerated route to specialist expertise and additional capacity to support effective service delivery. Designed to enhance resilience, it will enable teams to respond confidently to operational challenges and strategic priorities.

The framework offers immediate access to industry-leading consultants across management consultancy, technology, digital and data advisory, finance and accounting, sustainability, legal, and audit services. This breadth of expertise enables organisations to progress confidently from strategy through to delivery across a wide range of sectors.

Underpinned by active framework management and robust governance, the framework will enable clients to achieve better outcomes with speed, confidence, and impact. Embedded social value and sustainability ensure delivery partners create lasting benefits for communities while supporting long-term value for money.

For details of the SCAPE Scotland Corporate Services Framework visit the Live Procurement page on the SCAPE Scotland website.

Key framework features:

  • Framework value: £1.65bn
  • Framework duration: 4 years
  • Choice of up to 3 delivery partners per Group
  • Unlimited commission values
  • Services available: Management Consultancy, Technology, Digital and Data Advisory, Finance and Accounting, Sustainability, Legal, Audit
  • Competitively-tendered, accelerated delivery, public sector framework
  • Compliant with The Procurement Act 2023

Framework structure

SCAPE Corporate Services Framework serving England, Wales and Northern Ireland:

Lot 1 | Group A

Advisory Services

Capacity: £1.2bn

Up to 3 Delivery Partners

Service Categories:

  • Management Consultancy
  • Technology, Digital & Data Advisory
  • Finance & Accounting
  • Sustainability

Lot 2 | Group B

Legal Services

Capacity: £300m

Up to 3 Delivery Partners

Service Categories:

  • Legal

Lot 3 | Group C

Audit Services

Capacity: £150m

Up to 3 Delivery Partners

Service Categories:

  • Audit

Turnover requirement:
£75m per annum

Turnover requirement:
£50m per annum

Turnover requirement:
£25m per annum

Market Awareness Events

We are running a series of Market Awareness events for potential bidders to find out more about the framework, including an overview of SCAPE as well as the process and timeline for procurement. We are hosting two in-person sessions in London and a wrap up webinar. Registration links and event information are below.

Please note, the webinar will cover the same content as the in-person sessions.

These events are designed for organisations, including SMEs and specialist suppliers, interested in bidding for this upcoming framework opportunity.

Venue

In person Market Awareness events are to be held at:

DoubleTree by Hilton London Angel Kings Cross, 60 Pentonville Rd, London N1 9LA

Market Awareness Event | London AM

DATE: 5th February 2026 – MORNING

Event structure in brief:

  • 09:30 – 10:00 | Registration & Refreshments
  • 10:00 – 11:30 | Presentation and Q&A
  • 11:30 – 12:30 | Networking to Close
Book London AM

Market Awareness Event | London PM

DATE: 5th February 2026 – AFTERNOON

Event structure in brief:

  • 13:30 – 14:00 | Registration & Refreshments
  • 14:00 – 15:30 | Presentation and Q&A
  • 15:30 – 16:30 | Networking to Close
Book London PM

Market Awareness Webinar

The Market Awareness webinar will provide a comprehensive overview of SCAPE, our Corporate Services Framework, as well as outline the process and timeline for procurement.

The webinar will cover the same content as the in-person sessions.

These events are designed for organisations, including SMEs and specialist suppliers, interested in bidding for this upcoming framework opportunity.

Webinar details:

  • 24th February 2026
  • 10:00am – 11:30am

Procurement timetable

Activity

Date

Preliminary Market Engagement Noticew/c 12 Jan 2026
Market Awareness Events

In-person: 5 Feb 2026

Webinar: 24 Feb 2026

Issue Tender Notice and PQQ StageMar – Jun 2026
ITT StageAug – Dec 2026
Issue Contract Award NoticeFeb – Mar 2027
Framework Mobilisation and LaunchApr 2027