--- title: Consultancy+ | Services procurement description: Streamline public sector procurement with Consultancy+, your partner for compliant consultancy and professional services through the YPO 1141 framework. image: https://servicesprocurement.consultancyplus.com/hubfs/8.%20Consultancy+%20Website_Hero%20Banner%20Cut%20Out%20People_1500x841-1.png --- [![Consultancy+ Logo White-1-1](https://servicesprocurement.consultancyplus.com/hubfs/1.%20RSR%20-%20Marketing/Logos/Consultancy+%20Logo%20White-1-1.png)](https://servicesprocurement.consultancyplus.com) - [About us](https://servicesprocurement.consultancyplus.com/about) - [Meet the team](https://servicesprocurement.consultancyplus.com/experts) - [Resources](https://servicesprocurement.consultancyplus.com/resources) - [Events](https://servicesprocurement.consultancyplus.com/events) - [Insights](https://servicesprocurement.consultancyplus.com/resources) - [FAQ's](https://servicesprocurement.consultancyplus.com/faq) - [Supplier portal](https://app.consultancyplus.org/users/sign_in) - [Login](https://app.consultancyplus.org/users/sign_in) - [Sign up](https://app.consultancyplus.org/users/supplier) [Talk to an expert](https://servicesprocurement.consultancyplus.com/contact) ![1. Consultancy+ Website_Homepage Hero Banner Orange_820x643-1](https://servicesprocurement.consultancyplus.com/hs-fs/hubfs/1.%20Consultancy+%20Website_Homepage%20Hero%20Banner%20Orange_820x643-1.png?width=820&height=643&name=1.%20Consultancy+%20Website_Homepage%20Hero%20Banner%20Orange_820x643-1.png) # Your services procurement partner.  **Streamlining public sector procurement with the YPO 1141 framework** At Consultancy+, part of the Reed Group, we provide a quick and compliant route to market for all your consultancy and professional services requirements delivering value, generating savings, and enhancing operational and supply chain compliance.  We're committed to delivering social value and having a positive impact on the communities we serve.  [Get in touch](https://servicesprocurement.consultancyplus.com/contact) ## Worried about the Procurement Act? The Procurement Act is a key industry milestone and came into effect on the 24th of February 2025. How are you adapting to it? Speak to one of our experts and discuss how we can help you navigate this substantial change. [Learn more](https://servicesprocurement.consultancyplus.com/procurement-act) ###### **Consultancy+** ## Why work with us? ![8. Consultancy+ Website_Hero Banner Cut Out People_1500x841-1](https://servicesprocurement.consultancyplus.com/hubfs/8.%20Consultancy+%20Website_Hero%20Banner%20Cut%20Out%20People_1500x841-1.png) ![4. Consultancy+ Website_Icon_Network_70x70](https://servicesprocurement.consultancyplus.com/hubfs/4.%20Consultancy+%20Website_Icon_Network_70x70.png) ### Sole provider of the YPO 1141 framework This framework meets the needs of all public sector organisations when procuring consultancy and professional services and provides you with a compliant and effectively managed route to market.  ![4. Consultancy+ Website_Icon_Lightbulb_70x70](https://servicesprocurement.consultancyplus.com/hubfs/4.%20Consultancy+%20Website_Icon_Lightbulb_70x70.png) ### 88% SME-driven supply chain At Consultancy+, our SME-driven supply chain allows us to support local economies and job creation, fostering sustainable growth and community resilience. ![4. Consultancy+ Website_Icon_Partnership_70x70](https://servicesprocurement.consultancyplus.com/hubfs/4.%20Consultancy+%20Website_Icon_Partnership_70x70.png) ### 180+ partnerships with public sector buyers Our collaboration with over 180 public sector buyers ensures we make a meaningful difference together, fostering strong community ties and impactful outcomes. ![4. Consultancy+ Website_Icon_Calendar_70x70](https://servicesprocurement.consultancyplus.com/hubfs/4.%20Consultancy+%20Website_Icon_Calendar_70x70.png) ### Flexible & speedy delivery At Consultancy+, we can make direct awards in under 3 days, and run mini-competitions in as little as four weeks, ensuring efficiency and excellence in every project. ![Untitled design (3)](https://servicesprocurement.consultancyplus.com/hs-fs/hubfs/1.%20RSR%20-%20Marketing/Email/Newsletters/2025/March%202025/Untitled%20design%20(3).png?width=500&height=500&name=Untitled%20design%20(3).png) ## YPO & the 1141 Framework  YPO helps public sector organisations buy a wide range of goods and services. As one of the UK’s largest public sectors buying organisations, they offer advice and expertise through qualified procurement professionals.   The YPO 1141 Managing Consultancy and Professional Services Framework, enables Consultancy+, as a single supplier framework, to deliver against the needs of all public sector organisations when procuring consultancy and professional services.   ### Key facts on the framework | #### Considered period | #### Extension opportunities | #### Contract notice | #### Award notice | #### Geographic coverage | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 1/11/2023 to 30/09/2026 | 1 x 12 months | 2023/S 000-002091 | 2023/S 000-0020592 | National |     [Learn more](https://www.ypo.co.uk/frameworks-home/900638#documents/five-indicators-its-time-to-benchmark-your-salaries-and-benefits) ![Gold Partner Logo-1](https://servicesprocurement.consultancyplus.com/hubfs/Gold%20Partner%20Logo-1.svg) ## Zivio Partner programme Since 2017, we have proudly partnered with **Zivio**, a leading statement of work (SoW) and services procurement technology platform. As Zivio’s **first-ever services procurement customer**, we’ve had the unique opportunity to collaborate closely from the very beginning of their journey. Over the years, our relationship has evolved into a **Gold Partnership**, marked by deep collaboration and shared innovation. We've contributed strategic input and real-world insights that have helped shape the platform’s development - ensuring it meets the complex and evolving needs of modern procurement teams. Today, Zivio is one of the most advanced, **AI-enabled solutions** in the services procurement space.    ![6. 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[Meet the team](https://servicesprocurement.consultancyplus.com/experts) ###### RESOURCES ## Latest insights... ![article icon](https://servicesprocurement.consultancyplus.com/hubfs/1.%20RSR%20-%20Marketing/Landing%20Pages/Images/article%20icon.svg) ![Procurment-SMALL](https://servicesprocurement.consultancyplus.com/hubfs/Procurment-SMALL.gif) ###### ARTICLE ### Innovative changes within the theme of digital transformation and sustainability     Digital transformation boosts efficiency and decision-making in public sector organisations by integrating technology, people, and processes for successful outcomes. [Read more](https://www.ypo.co.uk/news-and-events/blog/change-within-the-theme-of-digital-transformation) ![Casestudy](https://servicesprocurement.consultancyplus.com/hubfs/1.%20RSR%20-%20Marketing/Landing%20Pages/Images/Casestudy.svg) ![Business Support3_GettyImages-1129342452](https://servicesprocurement.consultancyplus.com/hubfs/Business%20Support3_GettyImages-1129342452.jpg) ###### CASE STUDY ### Sourcing suppliers to help deliver projects for Nottinghamshire County Council     Nottinghamshire County Council were looking to award a supplier to help them deliver a project to evaluate the effectiveness, access and reach of previous wellbeing services. [Read more](https://servicesprocurement.consultancyplus.com/nottinghamshire-county-council-insights) ![article icon](https://servicesprocurement.consultancyplus.com/hubfs/1.%20RSR%20-%20Marketing/Landing%20Pages/Images/article%20icon.svg) ![Social-value-SQUARE](https://servicesprocurement.consultancyplus.com/hubfs/Social-value-SQUARE.gif) ###### ARTICLE ###  How to effectively hire experienced consultants in the public sector     In today’s rapidly evolving landscape, public sector organisations often require specialised expertise to navigate complex challenges and drive impactful change. 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