NEPO is working with ESPO and YPO to establish a procurement solution that allows UK public sector organisations to access a range of financial services that embrace digital technologies and innovation.  

NEPO’s approach is informed by extensive market consultation, and the solution will comprise the following categories:  

• Category 1: Pay Out Services  
• Category 2: Digital Payments and Mobile Payments 
• Category 3: Cloud Based Financial Solutions 
• Category 4: Transport and Technology Payments 
• Category 5: Open Banking and APIs 
• Category 6: Payment Acceptance and Merchant Acquiring  
• Category 7: Financial Innovation 

The flexibility of the solution will enable the addition of new products and services, as technology and innovation emerge and develop, offering new innovative solutions to the public sector. 

The benefits 

NEPO anticipates that the solution will offer a number of benefits: 

• Compliant with procurement legislation, procured using market intelligence and sector expertise.  
• Access to a wide range of suppliers across a range of categories
• A supply chain with a proven track record, experience, professional and technical ability 
• Robust terms & conditions to underpin all order contracts 
• Buyers will be supported with user documentation and guidance from NEPO.  

Suppliers are encouraged to register on Open to obtain tender documentation when available (registration is free of charge).