Suppliers

Introduction NEPO works closely with suppliers to boost competitive skills, signpost tendering opportunities and improve procurement processes.

Our supplier development activity is developed in partnership with the NEPO Stakeholder Engagement Group, featuring representatives from the business community.

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REGISTER ON THE NEPO PORTAL TO RECEIVE EMAIL NOTIFICATIONS OF OPPORTUNITIES RELEVANT TO YOUR BUSINESS. REGISTRATION IS FREE OF CHARGE.

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NEPO PUBLISHES INFORMATION ON CURRENT AND UPCOMING TENDERING OPPORTUNITIES SO THAT SUPPLIERS CAN PREPARE FOR, AND ENGAGE IN, PROCUREMENT ACTIVITY.

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THE NEPO BUSINESS CLUB OFFERS A PROGRAMME OF FREE EVENTS FOR SUPPLIERS INTERESTED IN IMPROVING THEIR PUBLIC SECTOR TENDERING SKILLS.

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News & Events

19th September 2017

NEPO’s regional procurement for Library Books is underway

NEPO has issued an Invitation to Tender (ITT) for the provision of library books. The deadline for responses is 12 noon Wednesday 18 October 2017.

13th September 2017

HS2 opportunities for SMES

As one of the most demanding and exciting transport mega-projects in Europe, a wide range of works, goods and services will be required to deliver the HS2 programme.

7th September 2017

NEPO starts procurement of regional Building Construction Works solution

NEPO has launched the procurement process for a new regional solution for Building Construction Works.

14th August 2017

Darlington Business Week 18-22 Sept 2017

NEPO is delighted to announce our attendance at Darlington Business Week taking place from 18 to 22 September.

9th August 2017

Supply NEPO: Introducing NEPO's Supplier Newsletter

NEPO recently published its first edition of Supply NEPO, the new quarterly newsletter for the organisation’s contracted suppliers.

2nd August 2017

Market Engagement Event: Building Construction Works (15 Aug)

NEPO is holding a market engagement event to consult with construction contractors regarding the forthcoming Building Construction Works solution

31st July 2017

NEPO's Approach to Social Value

An update on NEPO's approach to social value.

31st July 2017

2017 NEPO Supplier Survey

The 2017 NEPO Supplier Survey took place in May 2017 and will inform an action plan for our future activity

12th July 2017

NEPO Starts Market Consultation for Library Books Solution

NEPO has invited suppliers of library books to attend informal meetings with procuring officers and librarians in advance of the procurement of a new regional solution.

7th July 2017

Free Bid Writing Workshop - 18 July 2017 - Seaham

Seaham Business Park is holding a free Bid Writing Workshop on Tuesday 18 July from 8.30am-10.30am at Seaham Marina.

6th July 2017

Bid Writing Masterclass for Businesses a Success

The NEPO Business Club is delighted to have supported businesses across Middlesbrough in developing their bid writing skills at a recent event.

20th June 2017

NEPO Business Club: Navigating the NEPO Portal training sessions

NEPO will hold a number of free one-to-one sessions for suppliers interested in improving their knowledge of the NEPO Portal.

8th June 2017

South Tyneside Council Local Supplier Engagement Event

South Tyneside Council is holding a Local Supplier Engagement Event at South Shields Town Hall on Tuesday 4th July 2017.

30th May 2017

NEPO's Support for Suppliers Delivers Results

Gateshead-based GB Lubricants have described how their participation in NEPO’s supplier support programme has led to growth and investment for the company.

17th May 2017

NEPO supplier named as one of UK's most inspiring companies

Oil NRG, a supplier to NEPO’s Liquid Fuels solution, has been included in a high-profile list from the London Stock Exchange.

25th April 2017

NEPO Annual Supplier Survey

NEPO has invited suppliers to take part in an annual survey designed to capture views on public sector procurement.

25th April 2017

Supplier Workshop Event - Winning Business with Durham County Council

Durham County Council’s Corporate Procurement team invite you to attend an in-depth workshop aimed at suppliers, and potential suppliers, of goods, works or services to the Council.

19th April 2017

An introduction to the NEPO Portal

Find out about the benefits of registering on the NEPO Portal.

4th April 2017

Modern Slavery Act: Transparency in Supply Chains

Public sector procurement plays a key role in ensuring that businesses understand what is expected of them and comply with the Modern Slavery Act 2015. This article provides guidance and advice for NEPO's suppliers.

22nd March 2017

NEPRO Ltd rebrands to Bloom

The organisation formerly known as NEPRO Ltd has revealed that the company will be rebranded to Bloom to support its vision of opening up procurement.

2nd March 2017

NEPO publish Overview of Public Sector Procurement in the North East

NEPO has published a useful guide for suppliers interested in competing for work with public sector organisations in the North East.

14th February 2017

Presentations from Tall Ships Races Meet the Buyer event

Sunderland City Council has shared the presentations from its 8 Feb. Meet the Buyer event on opportunities to supply high profile events in the city.

25th January 2017

'Meet the Buyer' Event: The Tall Ships Races Sunderland 2018

Sunderland City Council is holding a ‘Meet the Buyer’ event on where suppliers can find out about upcoming opportunities to supply a variety of goods and services for some of the highest profile events in the region.

19th January 2017

NEPO Survey on Building Construction Works

NEPO has published a survey to collect views from the Construction sector on the forthcoming tender process for a Building Construction Works framework.

22nd December 2016

NEPO Business Club: Supplier Tendering Training

The NEPO Business Club offers a programme of free events for suppliers interested in improving their public sector tendering skills.

7th December 2016

Market Consultation Event: Milk & Dairy Products

NEPO is holding a series of one-to-one appointments with suppliers and distributors of Milk and Dairy Products on Thursday 8 December 2016 (in Newcastle upon Tyne).

3rd November 2016

South Tyneside Council Event: Substance Misuse Services for Adults

Taking place Wednesday 30th November 2016, 9.30am – 11.30am at the Learning Lounge, Hebburn Central, Glen Street, Hebburn, NE31 1AB.

6th September 2016

Broadband Providers: Opportunity to showcase your services

Taking place 16th Sept. 2016 at Aycliffe Business Park. A marketplace for broadband providers to showcase their services to Aycliffe Business Park community.

21st July 2016

Supplier event: Supply of Furniture (4 Aug. 2016, Durham)

The North East Procurement Organisation (NEPO) will be undertaking a procurement exercise shortly for the Supply of Furniture.

30th June 2016

Come and visit our stand at the Tees Valley Business Summit

(Olympia Building, Teesside University, 5 July 2016) Come along and visit our stand at the Tees Valley Business Summit on Tuesday 5th July in the Olympia Building at Teesside University from 8am to 4pm.

27th June 2016

Interested in selling to the MOD?

(5th July 2016, One Trinity Green, South Shields) How to sell to the MOD The South Tyneside Business Forum (STBF) are pleased to be hosting a ‘How to sell to the MOD’ event on Tuesday 05 July 2016 at One Trinity Green, Eldon Street, South Shields, NE33 1SA.

1st June 2016

Event: Practical People Strategies for Growing your Business

(June 9, Business & IP Centre, Newcastle) Are you tendering for new business? Have you won a new contract? Are you planning for growth? If so, the Business & IP Centre are offering the following free workshop: Date: Thursday 9 June 2016 Time: 9am - 1pm Venue: Bewick Hall City Library, Newcastle, NE1 8AX The workshop is specifically aimed at businesses who are planning to take on staff or expand their workforce and will be an introduction to developing a people strategy from first thoughts through to building a successful team.

Events Calendar

We’ve helped hundreds of suppliers improve their public sector tendering skills through the NEPO Business Club programme of free events. Visit the events calendar to find out about upcoming events.

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Resources

Case Study: NEPO's Support for Suppliers Delivers Results

A case study outlining how GB Lubricants benefitted from participating in NEPO's programme of supplier support.
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Meet the Buyer Tall Ships Races 2018 Presentation

Presentation from Sunderland City Council's 8 February 2017 event regarding opportunities to supply a variety of goods and services for some of the highest profile events in the region.
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NEPO Portal Registration

From Sunderland City Council's Meet the Buyer Event held 8 February 2017.
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Overview of Public Sector Procurement in the NE

The “Overview of Public Sector Procurement in the North East” has been developed to help the North East supply base identify the main public sector procurement bodies in the region with a view to competing for public sector business.
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Overview of signature events (Sunderland)

From Sunderland City Council's Meet the Buyer Event held 8 February 2017.
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Presentation: Construction Works Framework Renewal 2017

The slides from the market consultation event held 6 March 2017 in preparation for the renewal of the Construction Works Framework.
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