The AEC neutral vendor framework is a compliant route to market for the procurement of all services, goods and works for the UK Public Sector. It provides buyers with the ability to make fast and efficient direct awards or run mini-competitions under a fully managed procurement process accessing pre-approved suppliers across a wide range of category areas.
Controlling spend through a consistent approach to procurement, with the benefit of access to a best-in-class supply chain with perpetual enrolment, buyers are guaranteed peace of mind with all contractual obligations taken care of at the start of the engagement, and a fully documented audit trail.
The Neutral Vendor model extends procurement capacity, by providing flexible buying processes with personalised sourcing support including specification development. Supporting buyers with their Statement of Requirements development, a Neutral Vendor then ensures that all bidders fully understand the buyers needs, meaning that submitted bids are always exceptional, competitive, and high quality.