💼 Professional Services

Professional Services Tenders UK

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£15bn+
UK public sector professional services spend
79000000
Primary CPV code for professional services
5
Procurement portals PSIP monitors
50+
Active CCS professional services frameworks

Types of professional services contracts

UK public sector buyers commission a wide range of professional and advisory services. PSIP monitors every category daily across all five portals.

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Management Consultancy

CPV 73200000

Strategy, transformation, programme management, and change management. The Crown Commercial Service Management Consultancy Framework (MCF3) is the primary route for central government buyers.

Strategy and policy advisoryDigital transformationOperating model designProgramme delivery supportOrganisational change
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Legal Services

CPV 79100000

Legal advisory, conveyancing, litigation, employment law, procurement law, and regulatory advice for public sector organisations. The CCS Legal Services framework covers most central government legal needs.

Commercial and contract lawEmployment and HR lawProcurement law adviceRegulatory and complianceProperty and conveyancing
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Finance & Accountancy

CPV 79200000

Financial advisory, audit, accounting, tax advisory, and treasury management services. Many NHS trusts and councils commission finance improvement and efficiency reviews.

Financial modelling and analysisAudit and assuranceTreasury and cash managementFinancial improvement reviewsValue for money studies
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HR & Workforce

CPV 79600000

Workforce strategy, HR advisory, recruitment process outsourcing, executive search, and organisational design for public sector bodies.

HR transformationWorkforce planningExecutive recruitmentPay and grading reviewsEmployee relations advisory
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Research & Evaluation

CPV 73110000

Policy research, programme evaluation, economic analysis, and social research for government departments and arm's-length bodies. Cabinet Office, DHSC, and DESNZ are major buyers.

Policy evaluationEconomic impact assessmentSocial research and surveysData analysisEvidence reviews
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Communications & PR

CPV 79340000

Public affairs, communications strategy, media relations, and campaign delivery for public sector organisations. Significant spend from NHS, central government, and councils.

Strategic communicationsPublic affairsCampaign deliveryStakeholder engagementInternal communications

Key professional services frameworks

Most central government professional services spend flows through CCS frameworks. Getting approved is the fastest route to consistent pipeline.

MCF3Management Consultancy Framework (RM6187)

The primary CCS framework for management consultancy to central government, NHS, and wider public sector. Covers strategy, programme delivery, finance, HR, IT, and communications consultancy.

LegalLegal Services Framework (RM6240)

CCS framework for legal advisory services across all public sector bodies. Covers commercial law, employment, property, regulatory, and specialist legal advice.

ResearchResearch & Evaluation Framework

Used by government departments for policy research, programme evaluation, and social research. Cabinet Office, DHSC, MHCLG are significant buyers.

DOSDigital Outcomes & Specialists (RM1043)

Covers digital and technology professional services including business analysis, data, and service design. Widely used by central government and NHS digital teams.

PSIP tracks all active CCS professional services frameworks. See our CCS Frameworks guide.

Frequently asked questions

How do I find professional services tenders from UK public sector buyers?

Professional services contracts are published on Find a Tender (above-threshold), Contracts Finder (England below-threshold), Public Contracts Scotland, and other regional portals. PSIP aggregates all five UK portals. Use CPV codes 79000000 (professional services) and sub-codes, combined with buyer name or keyword filters to find relevant opportunities.

Do I need to be on a CCS framework to win public sector consultancy work?

No, but CCS frameworks significantly increase your chances with central government buyers. Many government departments require suppliers to be on the Management Consultancy Framework (MCF3) or equivalent. For councils, NHS trusts, and devolved organisations, open tenders and other frameworks are often used.

What is the minimum contract value for professional services tenders?

There is no minimum. Contracts Finder publishes England professional services contracts above £12,000. Find a Tender covers UK-wide contracts above approximately £139,688. Many smaller advisory contracts from councils and NHS trusts appear only on local portals or are awarded via framework call-offs.

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Also see: IT tenders · NHS tenders · Procurement Act 2023