Framework Agreement for the provision of Consultancy Solutions and Advisory Services

Description

The scope of this framework agreement includes provision of Consultancy Solutions 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. Lot Business Consultancy and Advisory Services - Lot 1: Business Consultancy Solutions and Advisory Services Consultancy and Advisory Service including but not limited to organisational 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 Environment and Sustainability Advisory Services - Lot 2: Environment and Sustainability Advisory Services Consultancy and Advisory Services including but not limited to consulting and advisory Services to support with businesses sustainability goals and advice on how to reduce the environmental impact of the operation. Lot Workforce Improvement Advisory Services - Lot 3: Workforce Improvement Advisory Services Workforce Improvement Advisory Services including but not limited to consultancy and advisory Services to support with the needs of the workforce and its associated challenges and issues Lot Financial Consultancy Solutions and Advisory Services - Lot 4: Financial Consultancy Solutions and Advisory Services Financial Consultancy Solutions and Advisory Services including but not limited to advisory Services on financial management, accountancy, pension fund management, insurance, actuarial and risk management Services. Lot Audit, Counter Fraud and Spend Analysis Services - Lot 5: Audit, Counter Fraud and Spend Analysis Services Consultancy and Advisory services including but not limited to 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 ICT and Digital Consultancy Solutions and Advisory Services - Lot 6: ICT and Digital Consultancy Solutions and Advisory Services Consultancy and Advisory services including but not limited to consultancy on optimising ICT hardware and software as well as all advisory Services on digital deployment. Lot Estates, Construction and Building Management Consultancy Solutions and Advisory Services - Lot 7: Estates, Construction and Building Management Consultancy Solutions and Advisory Services Consultancy and Advisory services to include consulting on energy efficiency, construction, environmental economics, Health and Safety, and all building consultations. Under this Lot the Provider will work with the Participating Authority to scope plans and/or designs for building modification and new build projects.