URL: https://ealing.moderngov.co.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=931

Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Inclusive Economy

Outcome:

Is Key Decision?: Yes

Is Callable In?: Yes

Purpose: The Neutral Vendor Service (NVS) provider contract provides a fast, cost-efficient way to procure low-value contracts, enabling council to focus its limited resources on the procurement of larger spend contracts.   The main purpose of the contract is to improve process efficiency associated with sourcing and onboarding of suppliers, encourage engagement of Small Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and leverage economies of scale. This is achieved through the management of end-to-end sourcing, supplier onboarding and payment of low value contracts.   The NVS contract was awarded in 2021 for 4 years with optional 2-year extensions and has exceeded its primary objectives. The contract is accessible to and is being used by several other public sector organisations and continues to provide an efficient market solution during a period of change and resource pressures.

Content: The Neutral Vendor Service (NVS) provider contract provides a fast, cost-efficient way to procure low-value contracts, enabling council to focus its limited resources on the procurement of larger spend contracts.   The main purpose of the contract is to improve process efficiency associated with sourcing and onboarding of suppliers, encourage engagement of Small Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and leverage economies of scale. This is achieved through the management of end-to-end sourcing, supplier onboarding and payment of low value contracts.   The NVS contract was awarded in 2021 for 4 years with optional 2-year extensions and has exceeded its primary objectives. The contract is accessible to and is being used by several other public sector organisations and continues to provide an efficient market solution during a period of change and resource pressures.

Date of Decision: October 16, 2025