News & Events

We're seeking an In-House Lawyer to join our friendly team. Closing date for applications is Thursday 16 February 2023.

With the Procurement Bill set to strengthen prompt payment within the public sector, and widespread impact of the rising cost of living, Early Payment programmes can help both buyers and suppliers unlock efficiencies.

NEPO has invited suppliers to participate in market consultation activity to help shape a multi-supplier procurement solution for the provision of volume cut sized paper and production specialist paper. 

NEPO212 Support Services for the Development of the Built Environment provides a compliant route for the North East public sector to appoint consultants for construction, civil engineering, highways and transportation projects.

Solution Performance Coordinator (Salary range £26,357 - £29,439)

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NEPO and Bloom Procurement Services have championed the role of small businesses in public procurement at a Houses of Parliament event.

NEPO has invited suppliers to participate in market consultation activity, to help shape a new procurement solution that will provide legal services.

NEPO has issued an Invitation to Tender (ITT) for a new solution covering the supply and delivery of road traffic management services and associated equipment.

Gateshead Council, on behalf of NEPO, has issued an Invitation to Tender (ITT) for a new solution covering the provision of products and services in relation to technology enabled care services and lone working solutions.

NEPO and Bloom took part in a special Q&A session reflecting on the achievements of NEPRO to date and plans for the future.

NEPO is a holding a free webinar to help suppliers get registered on Open the new e-procurement platform.

NEPO has invited suppliers to participate in market consultation activity, to help shape a new procurement solution that will provide core transactional banking services.

We have an exciting opportunity for 2 x Open Customer Services Coordinators to join our team based in Gateshead’s Baltic Quarter.

NEPO has issued an online Selection Questionnaire as the first stage of a two-stage process for a new solution covering the provision of building construction works.

Gateshead Council is seeking a Category Lead and Digital Procurement Developer to join their team.

NEPO has issued an Invitation to Tender (ITT) for a new multi-lot, multi-supplier framework agreement to provide retrofit and decarbonisation works.

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We have an exciting opportunity for an Open Product Owner to join our team based in Gateshead’s Baltic Quarter.

NEPO and Sunderland City Council have worked with their business travel supplier, Click Travel, to provide IT equipment for schools in Sunderland.

Following a compliant procurement process, NEPO has extended its award-winning Electricity framework for a further two years.

Join our team as Procurement Specialist! Closing date Sunday 28th August.

Due to continued growth and exciting projects on the horizon, we are on the lookout for talented people to join us in two new roles.

We have two vacancies for Solution Performance Coordinators to join our friendly team.

NEPO has invited suppliers to take part in a roundtable discussion via Microsoft Teams to help shape the NEPO Business Club programme.

Oxygen Finance, sole supplier to NEPO521 Early Payment Service, has launched their latest Almanac, a Third Party Spend review of 2019 to 2021 in partnership with EY.

NEPO has launched a new solution that covers the provision of executive recruitment services.

Information for suppliers regarding NEPO's plans for a new e-procurement solution, called Open,

We are seeking a Contract Performance Analyst to join the NEPO team.

We are seeking a NEPRO Relationships and Partnerships Specialist to join the NEPO team.

As part of NEPO Business Club, NEPO is holding a free webinar to help suppliers successfully build a strong social value response in public sector procurement opportunities.

NEPO has summarised the procurement activity planned for the period July to December 2022.

NEPO has invited suppliers to participate in market consultation activity, to help shape a new procurement solution that will provide support services for the built environment.

NEPO has appointed four new roles as part of its revitalised strategy to drive growth and progress through collaborative procurement.

NEPO has launched a new solution that provides UK public sector organisations with the supply of library books and ebooks.

Hartlepool Borough Council has invited local businesses to join them at 2022 Hartlepool Business Week, for a series of events focussed on supporting business growth.

NEPO have an exciting opportunity for three people to join their friendly team as Business Administrator Apprentices!

NEPO is attending Procurex National 2022, the UK’s leading public sector procurement event, on Wednesday 25 May.

We are finalists in the National GO Awards 2022!

YPO are working in partnership with Amazon Web Services (AWS) to provide a free webinar on how cloud computing can benefit your organisation.

North East councils are leading the way in helping small businesses get paid faster, supported by NEPO.

NEPO have been crowned winners of the Best Public Sector Project Award at the National Social Value Awards 2022.

NEPO, working in partnership with TPPL, has issued an Invitation to Tender (ITT) for a new solution covering the provision of ground maintenance equipment and plant.

NEPO has launched a new solution that provides UK public sector organisations with the supply, registration and maintenance of meters, as well as associated communications requirements.

Over the next three years, NEPO will provide the leadership needed to help the wider public sector achieve its ambitions.

The NEPO team assembled at the Northern Design Centre to celebrate the unveiling of our brand new headquarters.

NEPO has developed an ambitious three-year strategy which aims to meet the challenges and opportunities that the North East faces.

NEPO has issued an Invitation to Tender (ITT) for a new solution covering the provision of payment card services.

NEPO has appointed Bunzl and Nationwide Hygiene Group to deliver its nationally-available janitorial and facilities supplies solution.

NEPO has issued an Invitation to Tender (ITT) for a new solution covering the provision of executive recruitment services.

NEPO has issued an Invitation to Tender (ITT) for a new solution to support the North East’s electric vehicle charging infrastructure (EVCI).

NEPO is working in partnership with ESPO and YPO to offer its members access to a wide range of financial services solutions.

NEPO's Construction category is growing with the renewal of two key procurement solutions.

Gateshead Council, Middlesbrough Council and Northumberland County Council have launched new Supplier Incentive Programmes using NEPO521 Early Payment Service.

To mark the end of National Apprenticeship Week 2022, we hear from Simon Hanson about NEPO's commitment to achieve the apprenticeship ambitions in the region.

We are seeking a Contract Management Coordinator to join the NEPO team.

NEPO and Bloom are working in partnership with DfE to deliver free webinars on how NEPRO³ can support schools with their requirements.

To celebrate National Apprenticeship Week, we asked Laura Kyle and Marie Perriam to share their apprenticeship journey.

We are seeking a Procurement Coordinator to join our team.

Due to continued growth and expansion of our solution portfolio, we are on the lookout for talented people to join us in three exciting new roles.

 NEPO has established a partnership with YPO to offer its members access to a wide range of ICT procurement solutions.

NEPO's availability over the festive period

We are seeking a Procurement Coordinator to join the NEPO team.

NEPO has issued an Invitation to Tender (ITT) for a new solution covering the supply of library books and digital content.

NEPO has launched a new solution that covers the provision of election and electoral registration print services.

The Green New Deal Fund will invest up to £18 million in both low carbon infrastructure and directly into SMEs to support business growth and innovation.

NEPO is holding one-to-one appointments for suppliers to come and meet with our Portal experts for individual tailored support.

NEPO has launched a new solution that covers the provision of diesel, gasoil, kerosene, petrol and Adblue.

NEPO and Bloom are working in partnership with DfE to deliver a free webinar on how NEPRO³ can support schools with their requirements.

NEPO has launched a new solution for the UK public sector’s furniture requirements.

NEPO has issued an Invitation to Tender (ITT) for a new solution covering the provision of election and electoral print services.

NEPO recently held its AGM, a great opportunity to look back and reflect on the last year.

We are seeking a Social Value & Supplier Coordinator to join the NEPO team.

Gateshead Council is seeking a Category Lead and a Corporate Procurement Officer to join their team.

We are finalists in the National GO Awards 2021!

We are seeking two Procurement Coordinators to join the NEPO team.

We are seeking a Procurement Assistant to join the NEPO team.

Gateshead Council, working on behalf of NEPO, has issued an online Selection Questionnaire as the first stage of a two-stage process for a new solution covering the provision of demolition and asbestos removal works.

Sunderland City Council has awarded Kier a £12.5million contract to create a new special education needs (SEN) school for disabled children.

NEPO has launched a nationally-available solution for UK public sector organisations to access British Sign Language services.

NEPO is seeking a candidate for the role of Procurement Officer to join the team on a permanent basis.

NEPO has issued an Invitation to Tender (ITT) for a new solution covering the provision of the UK public sector’s furniture requirements.

NEPO is inviting potential suppliers to participate in market consultation activity, to help shape the renewal of NEPO417 Janitorial & Facilities Supplies for use by the UK public sector.

We are inviting suppliers to participate in market consultation activity, to help shape a new procurement solution for the supply of meter operator services.

NEPRO³ can help support public sector authorities with their preparation for PFI contract expiry.

NEPO is inviting suppliers to participate in market consultation activity, to help shape a new procurement solution for the UK public sector's event management requirements.

Phase 2 of the Public Sector Decarbonisation Scheme (PSDS) is open for applications from public sector organisations wishing to achieve a low carbon heating future.

NEPO has summarised the procurement activity planned for the period April to September 2021.

NEPO is proud to be supporting the Managing the School Estate Summit, taking place Wednesday 24 March 2021.

On Wednesday 10 March, NEPO submitted the North East response to the to the Government’s Transforming Public Procurement Green Paper consultation.

Since 2017, NEPO and TPPL have worked in partnership to meet the fleet requirements of the UK public sector.

NEPO has launched a framework agreement offering UK public sector organisations a compliant route to fulfil civil engineering and infrastructure projects.

NEPO has issued an Invitation to Tender (ITT) for a new solution covering the provision of British Sign Language (BSL) interpreting services.

NEPO has been highly commended in the ‘Embedding Social Value in a Procurement Process’ category at the National Social Value Awards 2021.

Sunderland City Council has awarded Esh Construction a £9.1million contract to improve Parsons Vehicle Workshop and Depot.

NEPO has issued an Invitation to Tender (ITT) for a new solution covering the provision of diesel, gasoil, kerosene, petrol and Adblue.

NEPO has invited suppliers to participate in market consultation activity, to help shape a new procurement solution for the UK public sector’s maintenance, repair and refurbishment of lifts, escalators and related equipment.

Newcastle City Council, on behalf of NEPO, has issued an Invitation to Tender (ITT) for a new solution covering the supply of aggregates, concrete, mortar, and associated products for the region.

NEPO and Bloom are working in partnership with DfE to provide free webinars to help schools understand how NEPRO³ can help support their HR needs.

To celebrate National Apprenticeship Week (8-14 February), hundreds of apprenticeships will be created through the solutions that NEPO has developed on behalf of the North East’s local authorities.

DWF are holding a free webinar for UK public sector bodies to consider what actions need to be taken following the publication of new subsidy control rules.

NEPO has appointed Simon Hanson in the role of Economic Development & Policy Manager.

NEPO has appointed Lyreco to deliver its nationally-available office supplies solution.

NEPO has launched a solution to assist UK public sector organisations in selling used vehicles and plant at auction.

NEPO has launched a nationally-available solution for UK public sector organisations to undertake energy performance inspections for buildings.

NEPO will be closed for the festive period from 17.00 on Wednesday 23 December 2020, and will re-open at 8.30 on Monday 4 January 2021.

NEPO has awarded a framework agreement that gives all UK public bodies a compliant route to market for the acquisition of heavy goods vehicles (HGV) and specialist vehicles.

NEPO has appointed Wave to deliver its nationally-available water retail services solution.

Newcastle City Council, working on behalf of NEPO, has issued an Invitation to Tender (ITT) for a new solution covering the provision of highways and civil materials.

Newcastle City Council, working on behalf of NEPO, has invited suppliers to participate in market consultation activity for a new solution covering the supply of aggregates, concrete and mortar.

NEPO has launched a nationally-available solution for UK public sector organisations to undertake energy performance inspections for buildings.

NEPRO³ has been recommended in the latest Department for Education (DfE) guidance for estate management.  

NEPO is seeking an Economic Development & Policy Manager to lead the brokerage, development and management of relationships at a senior level with key local stakeholders.

NEPO has launched a Perception Survey to help us understand how NEPO is perceived by our stakeholders.

NEPO is seeking an Executive Assistant to provide administrative support to NEPO's Managing Director and the Procurement & Commercial Director.

Hosted by NEPO and Bloom Procurement Services. Takes place Thursday 12 November 2020 15.30 – 16.30.

NEPO is seeking a Procurement Manager to support the delivery of a customer-focused procurement service and the strategic development and delivery of collaborative procurement.

NEPO is seeking a candidate for the role of Procurement Officer to join the team.

NEPO is seeking a Procurement Officer to join the team based in the heart of Newcastle's quayside.

NEPO is seeking a Category Specialist to lead and manage procurement activity for major spend categories for the public sector.

NEPO are seeking candidates for the role of Procurement Officer.

NEPO are seeking an Executive Assistant to join our team based on Newcastle's quayside.

North Tyneside Council are seeking two category managers to join their team

Northumberland County Council are holding supplier days for their forthcoming contract opportunity for Building & Associated Trades requirements.

The NEPO Business Club programme for January to March 2020 has been launched.

NEPO is holding free one to one Navigating the Portal Sessions for suppliers in Durham on 8th January 2020.

Redcar & Cleveland Borough Council would like to invite suppliers to an Engagement Event to consult on their forthcoming tender opportunity for Extra Care Schemes.

The NEPO team wish you all the best over the festive break.