An introductory guide for suppliers who have been contracted to work with NEPO DOWNLOAD >
Guidance on NEPO Logo Usage DOWNLOAD >
Folder containing the NEPO logo in colour and reverse, provided in several file formats. DOWNLOAD >
This guide will help suppliers to announce the news of being awarded a NEPO contract DOWNLOAD >
This template will help you to develop your case study DOWNLOAD >
This case study describes how County Durham Housing Group has made operational improvements, reduced time-consuming activities and lowered spend by 20%, thanks to their use of NEPO’s Office Supplies solution. DOWNLOAD >
In 2017 Embleton Hall Dairies were awarded as first ranked supplier on NEPO’s solution for Milk & Dairy Products. DOWNLOAD >
Read about how NEPO procured a regional solution for the supply of Liquid Fuels (such as petrol, diesel, gas oil and kerosene) with estimated savings of £250K over 4 years. DOWNLOAD >
A case study outlining how GB Lubricants benefitted from participating in NEPO's programme of supplier support. DOWNLOAD >
FRC Redcar and Cleveland Borough Council LWP Case Study. April 2019 DOWNLOAD >
14th November 2019
NEPO has commenced the procurement process for a new solution covering the provision of water retail services and associated ancillary services.
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NEPO has issued an ITT for a new solution covering the provision of a Travel Management Service.
NEPO is seeking a Marketing Executive to help promote NEPO to a wide range of stakeholders, using a variety of channels.
30th October 2019
NEPO407 Food & General Provisions will commence 1 January 2020.
18th October 2019
17th October 2019
NEPO has invited suppliers to participate in market consultation activity, to help shape a new procurement solution for the supply of rock salt.
8th October 2019
NEPO has awarded a nationally-available framework agreement for the supply of both standard copier paper and specialist papers used by print rooms.
1st October 2019
NEPO has launched a nationally-available solution for public sector organisations to access legal services.
24th September 2019
NEPO has appointed Corona Energy as the sole supplier of its new Gas Supply solution.
9th September 2019
Darlington Business Week, will take place from Monday 7 until Friday 11 October 2019.
5th September 2019
NEPO has launched the third iteration of its specialist professional services procurement solution NEPRO, appointing Bloom Procurement Services as the exclusive operator.
23rd August 2019
Suppliers can now register for our new and improved technology platform Pro-vide 2.0. This new platform will allow us to deliver the best procurement route for suppliers and buyers alike.
16th August 2019
NEPO has issued an Invitation to Tender (ITT) for a new solution covering the supply of Vehicle Parts & Lubricants for a wide range of cars, light & medium commercials, heavy goods, specialist and grounds maintenance vehicles.
14th August 2019
NEPO’s solution for weather forecasting services went live on 1 August 2019.
13th August 2019
Newcastle City Council has an exciting opportunity for two Commissioning and Procurement Officers to join the Commissioning and Procurement Team on a fixed term basis.
7th August 2019
A team from NEPO are fundraising for Team Evie
6th August 2019
Sunderland City Council, working on behalf of NEPO, has issued an Invitation to Tender (ITT) for NEPO209 Highways Technical Surveys.
31st July 2019
Darlington Borough Council, working on behalf of NEPO, has issued an Invitation to Tender (ITT) for NEPO210 Highways Surfacing. Closing date noon 27 August 2019.
9th July 2019
NEPO has appointed Corona Energy as the sole supplier of its new Gas Framework Agreement.
8th July 2019
Redcar and Cleveland Borough Council are holding a market consultation event for their forthcoming tender for a Community Care and Support Framework.
3rd July 2019
NEPO is pleased to announce that Bloom has been appointed as delivery partner to the multi-billion-pound NEPRO³ specialist professional services solution.
21st May 2019
Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council has an exciting opportunity for a Contract Management Officer to join the Strategic Procurement Place and Corporate Team.
14th May 2019
Darlington Borough Council has published a survey (or Soft Market Testing Exercise - SMTE) to take views from contractors involved in highways surfacing and road markings.
1st May 2019
NEPO has been Highly Commended in the “Procurement Project of the Year (above £20M) – Local Government and Consortia” category at the National GO Awards held on 30 April 2019.
24th April 2019
Read about how NEPO's solution for Furniture helped a local authority deliver their Local Welfare Provision scheme.
18th April 2019
NEPO has advertised a vacancy for Support Assistant to come and join our friendly team based on Newcastle’s quayside.
28th March 2019
NEPO is seeking candidates for the role of Procurement Officer.
27th March 2019
NEPO has raised £4,181 for Team Evie, its nominated charity for 2018.
21st March 2019
NEPO has launched a new solution to help North East public sector bodies identify and appoint external training providers.
20th March 2019
NEPO is holding a free webinar to help suppliers improve their confidence when using the NEPO Portal, the etendering system used by NEPO and the twelve North East local authorities.
13th March 2019
Did you know that the NEPO Portal features a Contracts Register containing useful information to help you grow your business?
28th February 2019
NEPO is recruiting for a range of positions to help us deliver our strategic objectives. T
13th February 2019
Join the NEPO team as Systems Integration Project (SIP) Specialist.
7th February 2019
North Tyneside Council has invited relevant suppliers to apply to join the DPS for Housing and Operational, Schools and Commercial Buildings.
5th February 2019
We are seeking supplier' input to help develop the provision of Highways Technical Surveys. Questionnaire closes 15 March 2019.
30th January 2019
Learn how to win professional services business with the public sector in the North East via NEPRO,
This free event is hosted by NEPO, in collaboration with Albany Contract (supplier to NEPO’s Furniture solution) and Workpattern.
24th January 2019
Takes place Tuesday 5 February in Newcastle upon Tyne
The North East finals will take place at the Sage, Gateshead on 26 March 2019, with the closing date for entries Wednesday 13 February.
2nd January 2019
NEPO would like to wish all of our members, suppliers and stakeholders a Happy New Year!
20th November 2018
The Civil Engineering Contractors Association (CECA) awards celebrate the wealth of talent within the North East construction and engineering sector
19th November 2018
NEPO’s nationally available solution for Furniture has been included in DfE's list of recommended deals.
14th November 2018
NEPRO, the neutral vendor solution for specialist professional services, has been included in DfE's list of recommended deals for schools.
24th October 2018
Launch event organised by Institute of Local Governance and partners, takes place 12 November in Newcastle
15th October 2018
Nine team members from NEPO have completed the 3 Lakes Walk in aid of Team Evie.
4th October 2018
NEPO recently hosted a regional meeting with suppliers and Member Authorities to discuss opportunities to reduce single use plastics within its Food category and beyond.
27th August 2018
NEPO has launched a series of short videos designed to help suppliers improve their public sector tendering skills.
15th August 2018
NEPO is working with its food suppliers and other regional stakeholders to explore opportunities to work together to reduce plastic usage.
8th August 2018
Middlesbrough Council are seeking a Placement Officer to help secure better outcomes for looked-after children.
3rd August 2018
NEPO are proud event partners to the LGPE 2018 which takes place on 28 November 2018 at the Novotel London West in Hammersmith. .
1st August 2018
The presentations from the market consultation event held 2 July for External Training Provision
19th July 2018
NEPO is seeking a Regional Contract Management Officer to join our team based on Newcastle's quayside.
NEPO has appointed EDF Energy as the sole supplier of its new Electricity Framework Agreement. The contract will commence from 1 April 2019.
17th July 2018
NEPO’s Milk & Dairy Products supplier, Embleton Hall Dairies, has shown its commitment to delivering social value outcomes, by holding a series of activity days designed to improve local children’s awareness of food production.
NEPO is seeking a Systems Integration Project Lead to join the team on a full time basis.
12th July 2018
North Tyneside Council is holding events for suppliers to find out how to become part of the housing, repairs and maintenance supply chain.
11th July 2018
A new and improved website has been launched for NEPRO, the neutral vendor solution for specialist professional services.
29th May 2018
NEPO has issued an Invitation to Tender for a Vendor Neutral Managed Service for Temporary Agency Workers.
16th May 2018
Durham County Council has advertised opportunities for two Apprenticeships in its Corporate Procurement team.
10th May 2018
Durham County Council is seeking to recruit a Strategic Category Manager as part of an award winning and proactive procurement team of 23 employees.
3rd May 2018
NEPO is seeking a full-time Regional Procurement Officer (£18,070 - £30,153).
2nd May 2018
NEPO has published the second edition of its popular “Overview of Public Sector Procurement in the North East”.
25th April 2018
NEPO has awarded twenty construction companies a place on its regional framework agreement for building construction works.
4th April 2018
NEPO is seeking a Systems Integration Project Lead to work on a full-time basis at our offices on Newcastle's quayside.
29th March 2018
NEPO has been shortlisted across four categories in the national GO Awards 2018
28th March 2018
Rob Levene, Executive Director at Bloom explains how local authorities are reaping the benefits of an alternative approach to buying professional services in a recent article with LocalGov
Sunderland City Council is seeking a suitably qualified and experienced procurement professional to join the Corporate Procurement team as a Category Manager.
27th March 2018
The LGA has advertised for a Adviser to work with members of the National Advisory Group for local government procurement.
21st March 2018
The organisers of the Great Exhibition of the North 2018 have invited relevant companies to tender for a range of services to support the event.
6th March 2018
The North East Local Enterprise Partnership and North East Combined Authority have joined forces to launch a brand new website that provides live data on the performance of the North East economy and transport infrastructure.
20th February 2018
NEPO is seeking a Team Administrator to work on a full-time permanent basis at our offices on Newcastle's quayside. Salary £17,072 to £17,772
7th February 2018
The latest edition of Supply NEPO, our quarterly newsletter for suppliers, has been published .
31st January 2018
A summary of current and upcoming opportunities
30th January 2018
A case study about County Durham Housing Group's usage of NEPO's Office Supplies solution
25th January 2018
NEPO is delighted to have been shortlisted for a Public Finance Innovation Award for its work on NEPRO.
24th January 2018
Hartlepool Borough Council is seeking a Strategic Procurement Manager. Closing date is 29 January 2018 at 12.00
18th January 2018
NEPO and The Procurement Partnership Ltd (TPPL) have raised over £4,500 for Mental Health North East (MHNE).
16th January 2018
Opportunities for suppliers to participate in The Great Exhibition of the North 22/6/18 to 9/9/18
15th January 2018
A summary of NEPO Business Club events
9th January 2018
Newcastle City Council is seeking a Lead Specialist (Resources).
7th January 2018
General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) will be effective from 25 May 2018. The ICO website features a useful guide and checklist.
2nd January 2018
Sunderland City Council have reported annual savings of £200K through a long-term agreement using the Insurance Services solution
Associate Members are able to access a range of NEPO’s solutions.
NEPO has a range of Energy solutions available to Associate Members.
1st January 2018
A summary of business support websites
An opportunity for NEPO contracted suppliers to showcase in the Associate Member newsletter
NEPO’s innovative approach to procuring specialist professional services has been shortlisted for two prestigious awards; LGC Awards (Innovation category) and Public Finance Innovation Awards (Good Governance category)
NEPO is committed to accelerating economic growth, prosperity and delivering social value in the North East as part of all collaborative procurement activity.
12th December 2017
The Local Government Association's (LGA) fifth national construction conference takes place on 1 February 2018 in London.
2nd November 2017
NEPO has published the latest edition of Supply NEPO, the North East Procurement Organisation's quarterly newsletter for suppliers.
26th October 2017
Paul Thompson, Director of Embleton Hall Dairies describes what this means for his business and offers advice to prospective suppliers to the public sector.
Contracts Finder lets you search for information about contracts with the government and wider public sector worth over £10k.
Did you know that the NEPO Contracts Register could help you grow your business?
Latest figures show that NEPO’s Member Authorities’ spending with North East businesses totalled £1.5bn in 2016/17, equating to 61% of total expenditure.
4th October 2017
NEPO Business Club offers free workshops,training and events for public sector suppliers based in the North East.
NEPO is developing a Contract Management Framework in order to embed a consistent approach across its procurement activity, ultimately ensuring transparency and improved working relationships.
Did you know that the majority of NEPO solutions are accessible by all UK public sector organisations? This presents an opportunity for suppliers & NEPO to work together to increase business via NEPO solutions.
NEPO has awarded a solution providing the North East public sector with a compliant, value-for-money route to appoint consultancy services for construction and engineering projects.
2nd October 2017
NEPO is developing a Market Consultation Guide to ensure NEPO’s procurement solutions reflect market insight and reflect best-practice.
NEPO is developing a Contract Management Framework in order to embed a consistent approach across its procurement activity.
A summary of some of NEPO's latest procurement solutions
There has been a great deal of progress in NEPO’s Construction category with key developments in two flagship solutions.
NEPO is working on a nationally-available solution for the purchase of HGV and specialist fleet. The procurement is being undertaken as part of NEPO’s partnership with TPPL.
NEPRO provides Associate Members with a compliant route to appoint specialist professional services.
19th September 2017
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.
7th September 2017
NEPO has launched the procurement process for a new regional solution for Building Construction Works.
14th August 2017
NEPO is delighted to announce our attendance at Darlington Business Week taking place from 18 to 22 September.
9th August 2017
NEPO recently published its first edition of Supply NEPO, the new quarterly newsletter for the organisation’s contracted suppliers.
2nd August 2017
NEPO is holding a market engagement event to consult with construction contractors regarding the forthcoming Building Construction Works solution
1st August 2017
NEPO has raised over £1,200 for Mental Health North East by climbing Skiddaw Mountain in the Lake District.
31st July 2017
NEPO has issued its first quarterly newsletter for Associate Members.
An update on NEPO's approach to social value.
The 2017 NEPO Supplier Survey took place in May 2017 and will inform an action plan for our future activity
25th July 2017
NEPO is seeking a Regional Procurement Officer (closing date 28 July 2017)
6th July 2017
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
Durham County Council has a vacancy for a Corporate Procurement Officer. Closing date 9 July 2017.
30th May 2017
Gateshead-based GB Lubricants have described how their participation in NEPO’s supplier support programme has led to growth and investment for the company.
23rd May 2017
NEPO is delighted to have been shortlisted for the TELCA (The Energy Live Consultancy Awards) award for Consultancy of the Year 2017.
17th May 2017
Oil NRG, a supplier to NEPO’s Liquid Fuels solution, has been included in a high-profile list from the London Stock Exchange.
6th April 2017
Newcastle City Council has a vacancy for the position of Commissioning and Procurement Officer. Closing date is 17 April 2017.
5th April 2017
Durham County Council has advertised two positions within Corporate Procurement. Closing date is 26 April 2017.
4th April 2017
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.
29th March 2017
Steven Sinclair, Head of Procurement at NEPO, describes NEPO's approach to IR35 intermediaries legislation.
28th March 2017
The Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) for Cleveland has used NEPO’s Building Construction Works solution to appoint a build partner for the new Community Safety Hub in Hemlington, Middlesbrough.
22nd March 2017
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 has published a useful guide for suppliers interested in competing for work with public sector organisations in the North East.
28th February 2017
NEPO is delighted to have been shortlisted in the Recruiter Awards 2017 for the 'Outstanding Outsourced Recruitment Organisation' category.
14th February 2017
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.
31st January 2017
NEPO and TPPL are pleased to announce a new partnership that will enable public sector bodies to purchase and contract hire vehicles and plant at competitive rates.
25th January 2017
NEPO has awarded a solution for the supply of catering disposables covering a wide range of products such as food containers, cups, bags and baking accessories.
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 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
The NEPO Business Club offers a programme of free events for suppliers interested in improving their public sector tendering skills.
1st December 2016
22nd September 2016
NEPO has awarded a new solution for Grounds Maintenance Equipment.
20th September 2016
NEPO has awarded a new solution for Travel Management Services to Click Travel Ltd.
Exciting opportunity for a Team Administrator to join NEPO
7th September 2016
The North East Procurement Organisation (NEPO) has implemented a new solution for North East local authorities to purchase their liquid fuel requirements.
6th September 2016
NEPO has published a short guide to help public sector buyers fully understand NEPRO - our innovative solution for the procurement of professional services.
1st September 2016
10th August 2016
On 21st April 2016 NEPO extended the current Electricity Framework with npower for a further two years effective from 1st April 2017.
25th July 2016
This free event will provide public sector colleagues with guidance, knowledge and support on making decisions around insurance service procurement.
21st July 2016
The North East Procurement Organisation (NEPO) will be undertaking a procurement exercise shortly for the Supply of Furniture.
25th May 2016
The NEPO Portal has been upgraded in order to create a much more user-friendly experience for public sector suppliers.
20th May 2016
The North East Procurement Organisation (NEPO) in partnership with de Poel have just been added to the list of National Outsourcing Association (NOA) Professional Award winners, beating the likes of Capita and NHS SBS & Staffordshire and Stoke on Trent Partnership NHS Trust to scoop a prestigious accolade for excellence in public sector outsourcing.
10th May 2016
NEPO is delighted to announce that our work with de Poel on temporary labour provision has been shortlisted for a NOA Professional Award in the “Excellence in Business Process Outsourcing (Public Sector)” category.
18th April 2016
The NEPO Portal will be upgrading their ProContract system on 23rd May.
7th April 2016
The North East Procurement Organisation has entered into a four year framework agreement with twenty three successful contractors which signals their intent to move to a new more collaborative approach to civil engineering & infrastructure works across the North East region.
31st March 2016
The North East Procurement Organisation in partnership with the North East Highways Alliance has entered into a four year framework agreement with thirteen successful contractors which signals a new more collaborative approach to highways construction.
21st March 2016
Looking to improve and grow your business? Redcar & Cleveland Business Growth Surgery 9:30am - 12.
25th November 2015
(Gateshead Civic Centre, 9 December 2015) Gateshead Council on behalf of NEPO is acting as lead spoke to arrange a Framework for Demolition Services and Asbestos Management for use by the NEPO Authorities and their partner organisations for a period of 4 years.
17th November 2015
If you are attending the Local Government Procurement Expo at London Olympia on 18 November 2015, then please come and visit NEPO's stand in the Local Government Pavilion.
15th October 2015
Taking place Thursday 22 October 2015 at The Xcel Centre, Newton Aycliffe, Durham.
30th September 2015
The North East Procurement Organisation (NEPO) has issued its third annual supplier survey.
3rd August 2015
Following information published earlier in July, please find attached our response with full consideration of all feedback received throughout the NE12+ consultation period.
23rd July 2015
As part of an overarching review of the NEPO Electronic Tendering System, NEPO and its 12 Member Authorities are looking to review three elements of our portal service provision as outlined below: 1) Review of the actual system; 2) Redesigning of services; and 3) Establishing gaps in service provision.
16th July 2015
Is your business based in the Tees Valley? If so, Tees Valley Unlimited ( the Local Enterprise Partnership for Tees Valley) would like to hear from you.
17th June 2015
Provider Workshop, Friday 17th July, 1pm Tuned In! Majuba Road, Redcar, TS10 5BJ Children’s Residential Care Providers are invited to attend an afternoon workshop looking at the Tees Valley vision for future provision and the development of a framework agreement.
16th June 2015
(South Shields, 9 July 2015) The July meeting of South Tyneside Business Forum's Construction Group will be held as follows: Venue: One Trinity Green, Laygate, South Shields Date: Thursday 09 July 2015 Time: 8.
5th June 2015
(Friday 26 June, Business and IP Centre, Newcastle) The NEPO Business Club's Winning Business Outside the Region workshop originally scheduled for Tuesday 16 June will now be held on Friday 26 June.
(16 June, Future Technology Centre, Washington) Tadea UK would like to invite North East SMEs* to an Energy and Fuel Efficiency Showcase of two products that will save businesses money and reduce carbon emissions.
3rd June 2015
(Business and IP Centre, Newcastle City Library - various dates) The NEPO Business Club events for the month of June are now available for you to reserve your place.
8th May 2015
(South Shields, 18 May 2015) South Tyneside Council would like to invite you to a Local Supplier Engagement Event at Chuter Ede Education Centre on Monday 18 May.
29th April 2015
(14 May, One Trinity Green, Laygate, South Shields) The next meeting of the South Tyneside Business Forum Construction Group will take place on Thursday 14th May 2015 at One Trinity Green, Laygate, South Shields, 8.
11th February 2015
Teesside University is working with Tadea to offer a free half day simulator-based driver workshop package (worth £280) to 27 small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) based in the North East*.
5th February 2015
(Sedgefield, 18th February 2015) NEPO would like to invite all interested parties to attend the following supplier engagement event in advance of the forthcoming procurement process for the North East region's Highways Resurfacing Framework.
4th February 2015
(The Core, Science Central, Newcastle upon Tyne 12&13 February 2015) Newcastle City Council's Business & IP Centre is encouraging small and medium sized North East enterprises to attend their 'Innovation Elevator' Programme of events.
27th November 2014
South Tyneside Council is seeking expressions of interest from organisations wishing to deliver 16-19 Study Programme provision.
South Tyneside Council is currently looking for organisations to provide a home care service for adults and older people who live within the Borough of South Tyneside.
The analysis of the 2014 NEPO Supplier Survey indicated that North East suppliers and providers would appreciate more access to finance to assist them specifically with public sector tendering.
21st November 2014
Lord Young is currently reviewing the implementation of the Social Value Act and in support of this, the Cabinet Office are encouraging businesses and organisations of all sizes but particularly micro and small enterprises to take part in a consultation.
7th November 2014
(County Hall Durham, 24th November, 27th November, 1st December) Durham County Council's Corporate Procurement team is holding a series of in-depth workshops aimed at suppliers and potential suppliers of goods, works or services to the Council.
2nd October 2014
(Friday, 28 November 2014, Brittania Hotel, Newcastle Airport) The Percy Hedley Foundation, working in partnership with the DWP, is holding a Disability Confident event to help businesses, social enterprises and CVS groups gain an understanding of how they can provide improved services for employees who have a disability.
(Thursday 9 October 2014, Teesside University Darlington) Just four places remain for the Successful Pre-Qualification Questionnaire (PQQ) event at Teesside University Darlington next week.
29th September 2014
Children, Education and Social Care at Stockton Borough Council are requesting expressions of interest from individuals and organisations who have the ability to provide a range of specialist assessments and interventions for children and/or their families with whom the Local Authority are working.
18th September 2014
(Thursday 2nd October 2014, East Durham College, Peterlee) Infinis, one of the UK's leading generators of renewable power, is holding a procurement event to launch their "How to do Business with Infinis" Guide.
17th September 2014
Thursday 16th October, 13:00 to 17:00, Committee Room 2, Civic Centre, Burdon Road, Sunderland SR2 7DN Sunderland City Council currently manage two Childcare centres which deliver a range of support for parents and children.
12th September 2014
A recent NEPO supplier survey identified that the operations of 17% of businesses and social enterprises bidding for local authority contracts were impacted on by winter weather conditions over the past two years.
9th September 2014
(Various dates, Teesside University Darlington) The NEPO Business Club Autumn 2014 events programme kicks-off with a series of training sessions that have been specifically designed to help businesses of all sizes in the Tees Valley.
3rd September 2014
(26 September 2014, Middlesbrough) Redcar and Cleveland borough Council will be holding a Short Breaks Consultation Event as follows: Date: 26th September 2014 Time: 9am - 12pm Venue: Inspire2Learn Centre, Normanby Road, South Bank, Middlesbrough, TS6 9AE The event will be to work with current and potential Short Breaks service providers to look at the current Redcar and Cleveland Short Breaks service offer, the current market position, the shaping of the future offer and the Council's plans for tendering.
13th August 2014
Following the NE7 Provider Engagement Event (Independent Fostering Services) held on 29 July, a summary of the discussions and the NE7 group's response has now been published.
4th July 2014
(Newcastle Civic Centre, 29 July 2014) A second provider engagement event for the NEPO Provision of Independent Fostering Services contract will be held as follows:- Date: 29 July 2014 Time: 10:00am to 12:30pm Venue: Armstrong/Stephenson Room, Newcastle Civic Centre, NE1 8QH There will be local authority representation from across the seven local authorities collaborating in this contract: Newcastle City Council, Northumberland County Council, South Tyneside Council, North Tyneside Council, Durham County Council, Gateshead Council and Sunderland City Council.
1st July 2014
Taking place 13.
27th June 2014
Join like-minded managers at Intraining’s Management Academy to develop your ability to support your team and improve business performance.
16th June 2014
South Tyneside Council is reviewing its adult day care and support service provision and wishes to develop a list of providers to ensure a more flexible supply for service users.
9th June 2014
(Takes place 20th June, 13:00 at Newcastle City Council) Are you an independent foster care agency? We currently have a collaborative arrangement whereby seven local authorities in the North East of England have been purchasing placements with independent foster care agencies since 1 April 2011.
6th June 2014
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20th May 2014
Broadband infrastructure providers are being asked to support the Open Market Review (OMR) process launched by the Digital Durham Partnership.
8th May 2014
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15th April 2014
Durham County Council’s Corporate Procurement team are holding a series of four workshops aimed at suppliers, and potential suppliers, of goods, works or services.
14th April 2014
The North East Procurement Organisation (NEPO) has launched its latest programme of free training for organisations interested in improving their public sector tendering skills.
4th April 2014
The new EU Procurement Directives have now been published in the Official Journal of the European Union and can be accessed by clicking here.
27th March 2014
NEPO recently held an information event for suppliers to learn more about the forthcoming changes to the EU Procurement Directives.
21st March 2014
South Tyneside Council will be promoting services available to support Carers during Carers Week, through a series of events, information days and presentations.
18th March 2014
Blyth Offshore Demonstrator - Geotechnical Investigations March 2014 Deadline: Apr 1, 2014 The National Renewable Energy Centre (Narec) is seeking an experienced contractor to perform offshore geotechnical investigations for a demonstration windfarm.
14th March 2014
The National Renewable Energy Centre (Narec) would like to highlight a number of tender opportunities that are currently on their website: - Six Steel Slabs - deadline 25th March, 12 noon - 500Hz Source for 3000 Hour Ageing Test - deadline 26th March, 12 noon - HV Resonant Transformer Supply - deadline 26th March, 12 noon - 600kV Water Terminations for HV Cable Insulation Breakdown Testing, deadline 26th March, 12 noon - 100kV Test Cable Terminations, deadline 26th March, 12 noon Further details are available on their website at http://www.
6th March 2014
The National Renewable Energy Centre (Narec) wishes to procure a single sourced framework agreement for the supply of stationery items.
28th February 2014
(25th March, Gateshead Civic Centre) ONLY 3 PLACES LEFT .
13th February 2014
(Successful Pre-Qualification, Tuesday 25th February, Gateshead, Being Different: Your people, your track record and your capabilities, Tuesday 25th March, Gateshead) As part of the NEPO Business Club, two workshops are being held in Gateshead:- Successful Pre-Qualification, Tuesday 25th February, Gateshead Civic Centre, Regent Street, NE8 1HH The Pre Qualification Questionnaire (PQQ) is the very first evaluation step in the tendering process; it’s the stage that determines whether you are chosen to go on to showcase your goods or services in a tender document.
30th January 2014
(The TAD Centre, Middlesbrough, Tuesday 11th February 2014) NEPO working in partnership with Middlesbrough Means Business has arranged a day of appointments for businesses based in Middlesbrough.
28th January 2014
The North East Procurement Organisation is relocating to Newcastle Quayside.
22nd January 2014
In order to allow for some essential maintenance work to be carried out, the ProContract eTendering system and NEPO Portal will be unavailable on Saturday 25 January from 3 - 5pm.
7th January 2014
Company categorisation has never been more important.
20th December 2013
SITA UK Ltd is Northumberland County Council’s PFI Waste Management Partner.
19th December 2013
The European Commission has revised the thresholds at which the public sector must advertise tendering opportunities across Europe.
18th December 2013
Please note that the NEPO office will be closed from 16:30 on Friday 20 December 2013 until 8:30am on Thursday 2 January 2014.
13th December 2013
The latest NEPO Business Club programme of free events has been published.
11th December 2013
The National Renewable Energy Centre (Narec) is looking to procure an Asset Management Database to support all existing and new assets in the delivery and recording of planned and corrective maintenance.
6th December 2013
NEPRO is a nationally available service used by public sector organisations to engage consultants, professional services and interim support.
4th December 2013
The Entrust Growth Fund is a £2.
21st November 2013
Market Engagement on Adults Independent Advocacy Sunderland City Council is engaging with providers to seek their views regarding the delivery of advocacy services to adults within the City of Sunderland.
19th November 2013
Are you delivering a government-funded project but you’re not a public sector organisation? Are you a Tier 1 supplier for a local authority contract in need of sub contractors? Do you need to engage with a local supply base? The NEPO Portal Sub Contracting module could be the answer.
18th November 2013
As businesses focus increasingly on cost savings and sustainability, you may find that clients ask you to report on your actions to improve resource efficiency, or you may need to demonstrate your commitment to improving performance within tenders.
14th November 2013
Gateshead Council has given notice that their list of Approved Contractors and Sub-contractors for Building and other Associated works is subject to revision.
12th November 2013
Grants are available for third sector organisations who need to become contract ready.
11th November 2013
A new initiative is being launched by Northumberland County Council with the aim of increasing council spending in the county to help to boost the local economy.
Welcome to Supply NEPO, the North East Procurement Organisation's (NEPO) blog for organisations interested in supplying the public sector and beyond.
Over 22,000 organisations have registered as suppliers on the NEPO Portal - the online tendering system used by NEPO and the 12 North East Councils*.
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.