Sustainable professional and technical services procurement

Compliant with the Procurement Act 2023, and the Wales Procurement Policy Statement, the NEUTAPS framework provides a streamlined route to market, supporting early supplier involvement, and actively promoting opportunities for organisations of all sizes.

Built upon years of shared learning between buyers and suppliers, the framework fosters long term relationships based on transparency, mutual trust and collaboration.

The NEUTAPS procurement route offers a fast and flexible approach, with 24/7 access to online guidance and resources and the opportunity to participate in collaborative working and sharing best practice.


Socially responsible procurement

Focus on local training and employment

Seek partners in their local communities through an experienced Neutral Vendor

Follow green and sustainable sourcing



Commit to ethical employment



Promote wellbeing of young and vulnerable

Think local first!


Financial benefits

  • Transparent fees and maximum framework rates
  • Free to use
  • Variety of contracts
  • More competition
  • Evidenced Value for Money

Efficiency benefits

  • Flexible user-focused framework
  • Shorter lead times
  • Sector specific suppliers
  • Single supplier direct award
  • Framework Management Team support
  • Choice of contracts
  • Transactional or competitive purchasing options

Community benefits

  • Seeking local partners
  • Social Value KPI’s
  • Feeds into Future Generations Act
  • Access to local training
  • Supply chain sustainability
  • Green and sustainable sourcing
  • Committed to ethical employment
  • Promoting wellbeing of young and vulnerable

Best practice benefits

  • In depth user guides
  • Suite of uniform documentation
  • Guidance
  • Performance management
  • Continuous improvement
  • Shared best practice and benchmarking