Suppliers

Sunderland City Council has used NEPO211 Civil Engineering & Infrastructure to appoint VolkerStevin to deliver a £31m smart bridge. 

NEPO has invited suppliers to participate in market consultation activity, to help shape a new procurement solution for the supply of library books, multi-media materials and digital content including eBooks, eAudio, eMagazines and eNewspapers.

NEPO has summarised the procurement activity planned for the period July to December 2021.

Fiona Surrey, owner of Fiona Surrey Marketing, explains how her participation in NEPO Business Club gave her the practical skills and knowledge to start bidding for work with the public sector.

The NEPO Business Club programme for May to August 2021 has been launched. Note: NEPO events are very popular, please book early to avoid disappointment.

Esh Construction has launched a programme of free employability and skills training to help North East jobseekers gain entry into the construction industry.

Following the publication of the Green Paper: Transforming public procurement, Cabinet Office is holding a series of free workshops for suppliers to explore the contents.

NEPO has developed a 6-month pipeline to help suppliers plan for upcoming competitive opportunities during the period January - June 2021.

NEPO has launched its NEPO Business Club programme for January to April.

NEPO has summarised the procurement activity that will be undertaken on behalf of North East local authorities during the period January - June 2021.

Find a Tender Service will replace the UK public sector’s usage of TED for publishing tenders and subsequent contract award notices above public procurement thresholds.

As part of NEPO Business Club, NEPO is hosting the first in a series of free interactive events designed to support business recovery and to rebuild better.

DIT’s Export Academy gives small and micro-sized businesses the know-how to sell to customers around the world with confidence.

NEPO has invited suppliers to participate in market consultation activity, to help shape a new procurement solution for the UK public sector' furniture requirements.

Embleton Hall Dairies, supplier to NEPO416 Milk & Dairy Products, have introduced milk pouches to help NEPO members reduce plastic waste.

NEPO has issued an Invitation to Tender (ITT) for the renewal of NEPO202 Managed Remarketing of Vehicles & Plant.

Darlington Borough Council has invited local businesses to join them at 2020 Darlington Business Week, for a series of free virtual events focussed on supporting business growth.

Darlington Borough Council has issued a pre-tender questionnaire for a solution covering the provision of day opportunities for working age adults and older people.

NEPO has launched its NEPO Business Club programme for September to December 2020.

NEPO has invited suppliers to participate in market consultation activity, to help shape a new procurement solution for election and electoral registration printing requirements.

NEPO has issued an invitation to tender for the renewal of NEPO502 Office Supplies.

NEPO, working with The Procurement Partnership Ltd (TPPL), has issued an ITT for heavy goods and specialist vehicles.

The Supplier Development Programme Scotland (SDP Scotland), in partnership with Scottish Government, have invited businesses to attend their upcoming Meet the Buyer North 2020: Live Virtual Event on 2 September 2020.

Sunderland City Council, on behalf of NEPO, has issued an Invitation to Tender (ITT) for a new solution covering the provision of civil engineering and infrastructure works. 

NEPO608 is used by the twelve North East local authorities to fulfil statutory responsibilities under the Care Act 2014 and Domestic Violence, Crime and Victims Act 2004.

NEPO has issued an Invitation to Tender (ITT) for NEPO605 Children's Complaints, Advocacy and Representations.

NEPO has issued an Invitation to Tender (ITT) for a new solution covering the provision of energy performance of buildings inspections.

NEPO has summarised the procurement activity that will be undertaken on behalf of North East local authorities during the period July to December 2020.

Portakabin have been appointed to NEPO and TPPL’s solution for Building Materials, and are able to assist with public sector requirements to expand physical capacity in support of social distancing guidance.

NEPO has launched a monthly newsletter promoting the range of tendering opportunities published by the twelve North East local authorities and NEPO.

NEPO has invited suppliers to participate in market consultation activity, to help shape a new procurement solution for the acquisition of HGVs and specialist vehicles.

NEPO has issued a Selection Questionnaire for a new solution covering the provision of water retail services.

Gateshead Council DPS reference DN480307

The NEPO Business Club has moved online to support North East businesses planning for the recovery phase of COVID-19.

The North East Local Enterprise Partnership (North East LEP) is seeking to appoint up to three digital agencies.

NEPO has commenced the procurement process for a new solution covering the supply of diesel, gasoil, kerosene, petrol and adblue.

In this case study Tony Cartledge, Company Director at HT Media explains how his participation in NEPO's supplier development programme delivered positive results for his Gateshead-based SME.