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The preliminary market engagement meetings are advertised openly via this notice but are limited to a particular number of meetings. Preliminary market engagement meetings will take place between 24/03/2025 - 28/03/2025. The preliminary market engagement meetings are advertised openly using this notice.\nThe \"Market Consultation Questionnaire\" (Market engagement invite) will be made accessible via the Open e-tendering system on Wednesday 26th February 2025 with a submission deadline of 5 p.m. on Wednesday 12th March 2025.\nSuppliers wishing to access and complete the \"Market Consultation Questionnaire\" (Market engagement invite) must first register on the e-tendering system using the following link https://www.open-uk.org. \nWithin the Questionnaire, Suppliers will be given the opportunity to register for a market engagement meeting via directly emailing NEPRO to select two meeting dates highlighting their preferred choice.\nPreliminary market engagement meetings are limited in number and will take place the week commencing Monday 24th March 2025. Appointments will be no longer than 150 mins. \nNEPO intends to conduct these sessions in person in Gateshead, Tyne and Wear. In person meetings will be determined via correspondence but are expected to take place at NEPO's offices. The time and location of each appointment will be confirmed following the registration deadline. NEPO may, by exception, use its discretion to facilitate online meetings in the event that in-person meetings are not feasible for suppliers. Places will be secured on a first-come, first-serve basis via directly emailing NEPRO to select two meeting dates highlighting their preferred choice.\nSuppliers wishing to attend the preliminary market engagement meetings should be capable of meeting the requirements outlined within this notification. \nNEPO reserves the right to seek assurances from interested suppliers prior to allocating a place. Attendance at the market engagement is optional and does not provide suppliers with an advantage in any future related procurement. 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The establishment of the collaborative community and the strategic nature of the services necessitates a long-term arrangement to foster enduring, value-driven partnerships between Contracting Authorities and appointed Supplier(s).\nSuppliers wishing to access and complete the tender documents must first register on Open (eTendering system) using the following link: https://www.open-uk.org", "status": "active", "items": [ { "id": "1", "additionalClassifications": [ { "scheme": "CPV", "id": "48410000", "description": "Investment management and tax preparation software package" }, { "scheme": "CPV", "id": "48440000", "description": "Financial analysis and accounting software package" }, { "scheme": "CPV", "id": "48460000", "description": "Analytical, scientific, mathematical or forecasting software package" }, { "scheme": "CPV", "id": "48810000", "description": "Information systems" }, { "scheme": "CPV", "id": "66000000", "description": "Financial and insurance services" }, { "scheme": "CPV", "id": "72000000", "description": "IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support" }, { "scheme": "CPV", "id": "79000000", "description": "Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security" }, { "scheme": "CPV", "id": "80500000", "description": "Training services" } ], "deliveryAddresses": [ { "region": "UK", "country": "GB", "countryName": "United Kingdom" }, { "region": "GG", "country": "GG", "countryName": "Guernsey" }, { "region": "IM", "country": "IM", "countryName": "Isle of Man" }, { "region": "JE", "country": "JE", "countryName": "Jersey" } ], "relatedLot": "1" } ], "value": { "amountGross": 4800000000, "amount": 4000000000, "currency": "GBP" }, "procurementMethod": "open", "procurementMethodDetails": "Open procedure", "mainProcurementCategory": "services", "aboveThreshold": true, "coveredBy": [ "GPA", "CPTPP" ], "participationFees": [ { "type": [ "win" ], "relativeValue": { "proportion": 0.0080000000000000002, "monetaryValue": "award" }, "description": "NEPO operates a contract rebate arrangement whereby Suppliers are asked to repay NEPO a set percentage of each invoice in respect of orders placed by NEPO or any Contracting Authority accessing the Framework. 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Current Associate Members are listed here, NEPO website: https://www.nepo.org/associate-membership\nNEPO intends to make the resulting agreement available for use by all Contracting Authorities throughout all administrative regions of the UK (as defined by the Procurement Act 2023) including but not limited to Government Departments & their Agencies, Non-Departmental Public Bodies, Central Government, NHS Bodies, Local Authorities, Emergency Services, Coastguard Emergency Services, Educational Establishments, Registered Social Landlords and Registered Charities.\nA permissible users list available at: http://www.nepo.org/associate-membership/permissible-users", "description": "The successful Tenderers will enter into a Framework Agreement (NEPO536: NEPRO x Financial Resilience) with NEPO. This Framework will be made accessible to the Member Authorities and the Associate Members of NEPO via Call-Off contracts. 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From the 2nd anniversary of the Effective Date, Providers will be able to request a variation to their pricing. \nContracting Authorities may establish Call-Off Contracts through an award without or with further competition. \nAward without Competition \nUnder s45(4) of the Procurement Act 2023, Contracting Authorities may award directly to a Supplier without further competition under this Solution. The objective mechanism for supplier selection without competition under this Solution follows the cascade method. 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The preliminary market engagement meetings are advertised openly using this notice.\nThe \"Market Consultation Questionnaire\" (Market engagement invite) will be made accessible via the Open e-tendering system on Wednesday 26th February 2025 with a submission deadline of 5 p.m. on Wednesday 12th March 2025.\nSuppliers wishing to access and complete the \"Market Consultation Questionnaire\" (Market engagement invite) must first register on the e-tendering system using the following link https://www.open-uk.org. \nWithin the Questionnaire, Suppliers will be given the opportunity to register for a market engagement meeting via directly emailing NEPRO to select two meeting dates highlighting their preferred choice.\nPreliminary market engagement meetings are limited in number and will take place the week commencing Monday 24th March 2025. Appointments will be no longer than 150 mins. \nNEPO intends to conduct these sessions in person in Gateshead, Tyne and Wear. 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The preliminary market engagement meetings are advertised openly via this notice but are limited to a particular number of meetings. Preliminary market engagement meetings will take place between 24/03/2025 - 28/03/2025. The preliminary market engagement meetings are advertised openly using this notice.\nThe \"Market Consultation Questionnaire\" (Market engagement invite) will be made accessible via the Open e-tendering system on Wednesday 26th February 2025 with a submission deadline of 5 p.m. on Wednesday 12th March 2025.\nSuppliers wishing to access and complete the \"Market Consultation Questionnaire\" (Market engagement invite) must first register on the e-tendering system using the following link https://www.open-uk.org. \nWithin the Questionnaire, Suppliers will be given the opportunity to register for a market engagement meeting via directly emailing NEPRO to select two meeting dates highlighting their preferred choice.\nPreliminary market engagement meetings are limited in number and will take place the week commencing Monday 24th March 2025. Appointments will be no longer than 150 mins. \nNEPO intends to conduct these sessions in person in Gateshead, Tyne and Wear. In person meetings will be determined via correspondence but are expected to take place at NEPO's offices. The time and location of each appointment will be confirmed following the registration deadline. NEPO may, by exception, use its discretion to facilitate online meetings in the event that in-person meetings are not feasible for suppliers. Places will be secured on a first-come, first-serve basis via directly emailing NEPRO to select two meeting dates highlighting their preferred choice.\nSuppliers wishing to attend the preliminary market engagement meetings should be capable of meeting the requirements outlined within this notification. \nNEPO reserves the right to seek assurances from interested suppliers prior to allocating a place. Attendance at the market engagement is optional and does not provide suppliers with an advantage in any future related procurement. Attendance also does not constitute as an intention to tender for any future related procurement.\nPlease note the above dates may be subject to change depending on availability and supplier uptake. In addition to the preliminary market engagement meetings, NEPO may also publish a preliminary market engagement questionnaire via our Open E-Procurement system. Should this be issued, the questionnaire will allow a further opportunity for those suppliers unable to attend the market engagement meetings to contribute towards shaping the future NEPO536 Framework design. 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NEPO is seeking to establish a Solution for the supply of a suite of financial based services that can be deployed in a compliant and efficient manner to support public sector organisations in creating improved financial resilience under the banner of NEPRO x Financial Resilience. It is envisaged NEPRO x Financial Resilience will be delivered by a single or limited vendor / partner model to deliver this Solution.\nThe Solution will be procured using the procedures outlined in the Procurement Act 2023 (PA 2023)\nThe purpose of this Preliminary Market Engagement Notice is to provide prior information to the market on the intentions of NEPO to procure such a framework. This notice also provides an open invite to market engagement meetings.\nThe provision of this Solution will allow Contracting Authorities to engage with a partner to support and guide them in relation to improving financial resilience in a more efficient and cost-effective model. This model will allow authorities to utilise the Solution to deliver specialist projects that support improving the current and future fiscal landscape, it will support upskilling their workforce, embrace innovative solutions in their organisations, and support future financial challenges faced by the public sector. \nFrom research already undertaken and initial market analysis, NEPO has combined the general business requirements for a public sector organisation with financial resilience objectives, as follows:\n\u2022\tA partner capable of deploying solutions at pace.\n\u2022\tRelevant capacity, capability, and demonstrable experience.\n\u2022\tFully costed services with clear savings targets and ROI \n\u2022\tFlexibility to offer either a full range of services or a tailored selection based on engagement needs.\n\u2022\tA strong commitment to fostering a proactive, preventative approach rather than a reactive one. An ecosystem of supporting partners to ensure successful delivery.\n\u2022\tTransparent and proportionate rebates A clear focus on Social Value and Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) benefits offered through the solution. \nThe estimated value included in this Preliminary Market Engagement Notice is based on projected volumes per annum and extrapolated across the future framework period. The value may however be subject to change on the basis of design development between publication of the Preliminary Market Engagement Notice and Tender notice.\nNEPO is a Centralised Procurement Authority as defined in the Procurement Act 2023 (PA23). As a Centralised Procurement Authority, NEPO may provide central purchasing activity on behalf of contracting authorities (as defined by PA23). The framework will be available for use by all NEPO Members. A list of member organisations is available in the About section of the NEPO website at: https://nepo.org\nThis framework will also be made available to all current and future NEPO Associate Members. Current Associate Members are listed in the Associate Member section of the NEPO website: https://www.nepo.org/associate-membership/permissible-users\nNEPO intends to make the future framework available for use by all contracting authorities throughout all administrative regions of the UK (as defined by the Procurement Act 2023) including but not limited to: Central Government Departments and their Agencies, local Government Departments and their Agencies, Non-Departmental Public Bodies, Central Government, NHS Bodies (including ambulance services), Local Authorities, Emergency Services (including Police and Fire rescue), Coastguard Emergency Services, Educational Establishments (including academies), Registered Social Landlords, Registered Charities who have a need to purchase the above services and any public body established by or under the Scotland Act 1998 or any Act of the Scottish Parliament. Please see the following websites for further details:\nA complete list of permissible users is shown on the NEPO website below: https://www.nepo.org/associate-membership/permissible-users\nOrganisations wishing to access the NEPO agreement will be required to register as a NEPO Associate Member in the first instance. \nFurther information can be found at: www.nepo.org" }, { "releaseID": "033701-2025", "releaseDate": "2025-06-19T13:24:16+01:00", "releaseTag": [ "planning" ], "value": "NEPO seeks to establish a Framework for the provision of a Financial Resilience Solution (NEPRO x Financial Resilience). NEPO is seeking to establish a Solution for the supply of a suite of financial based services that can be deployed in a compliant and efficient manner to support public sector organisations in creating improved financial resilience under the banner of NEPRO x Financial Resilience. Given its strategic importance, community formation, and market feedback, NEPRO x Financial Resilience is expected to be delivered through a select group of partners / suppliers.\nThe Solution will be procured using the procedures outlined in the Procurement Act 2023 (PA 2023)\nThe purpose of this Pipeline Notice is to provide prior information to the market on the intentions of NEPO to procure such a framework.\nThe provision of this Solution will allow Contracting Authorities to engage with a partner to support and guide them in relation to improving financial resilience in a more efficient and cost-effective model. This model will allow authorities to utilise the Solution to deliver specialist projects that support improving the current and future fiscal landscape, it will support upskilling their workforce, embrace innovative solutions in their organisations, and support future financial challenges faced by the public sector.\nFrom research already undertaken and initial market analysis, NEPO has combined the general business requirements for a public sector organisation with financial resilience objectives, as follows:\n\u2022 A partner capable of deploying solutions at pace.\n\u2022 Relevant capacity, capability, and demonstrable experience.\n\u2022 Fully costed services with clear savings targets and return on investment (ROI).\n\u2022 Flexibility to offer either a full range of services or a tailored selection based on engagement needs.\n\u2022 A strong commitment to fostering a proactive, preventative approach rather than a reactive one via the establishment of a community. \n\u2022 Transparent and proportionate rebates \n\u2022A clear focus on Social Value and Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) benefits offered through the solution.\nThe estimated value included in this Pipeline Notice is based on projected volumes per annum and extrapolated across the future framework period. The value may however be subject to change on the basis of design development.\n\u2022NEPO is a Centralised Procurement Authority as defined in the Procurement Act 2023 (PA23), providing central purchasing activity on behalf of Contracting Authorities.\n\u2022The agreement will be available to NEPO Member Authorities and all current and future Associate Members. Current Associate Members are listed in the Associate Member section of the NEPO website at: https://www.nepo.org/associate-members\n\u2022NEPO intends to make the agreement available for use by all Contracting Authorities throughout all administrative regions of the UK (as defined by the Procurement Act 2023).\n\u2022A list of permissible users available at: http://www.nepo.org/associate-membership/permissible-users\n\u2022Organisations wishing to access the NEPO agreement will be required to register as a NEPO Associate Member in the first instance. Further information can be found at: www.nepo.org\n\u2022Further and full information regarding Contracting Authorities that may use the agreement can be found in the Procurement Documents." }, { "releaseID": "069882-2025", "releaseDate": "2025-10-30T16:48:26Z", "releaseTag": [ "tender" ], "value": "The Association of North East Councils Trading as the North East Procurement Organisation (NEPO) seeks to establish a Framework for the provision of a Financial Resilience Solution (NEPRO x Financial Resilience), enabling Contracting Authorities to access a suite of financial-based services that can be deployed in a compliant and efficient manner to support Financial Resilience.\nThe Framework is intended to commence on 1 April 2026 and will have an initial term of four years. NEPO may, at its sole discretion, extend the Framework for up to two further periods of two years, resulting in a maximum term of eight years.\nIn accordance with Section 47(2) of the Procurement Act, NEPO considers that the nature of the services to be delivered under this Framework requires a longer duration than the standard 48 months. The establishment of the collaborative community and the strategic nature of the services necessitates a long-term arrangement to foster enduring, value-driven partnerships between Contracting Authorities and appointed Supplier(s).\nSuppliers wishing to access and complete the tender documents must first register on Open (eTendering system) using the following link: https://www.open-uk.org" }, { "releaseID": "019928-2026", "releaseDate": "2026-03-05T13:29:45Z", "releaseTag": [ "award", "contract" ], "value": "NEPO is establishing a Closed Framework, known as NEPRO x Financial Resilience. The objective of this procurement is to provide a framework solution for Contracting Authorities with a suite of financial-based services that can be deployed in a compliant and efficient manner, to support Financial Resilience. \nNEPRO x Financial Resilience is a new framework for NEPO. As a strategic procurement solution with outcome-based objectives, the Framework operates as part of NEPO's 'NEPRO' brand.\nThe solution's aims are to support Contracting Authorities to strengthen and sustain their financial stability, particularly during periods of fiscal pressure and organisational change. It will provide a compliant, outcomes-focused route for Contracting Authorities to access expert support in navigating financial pressures and improving long-term sustainability. The Framework supports innovation in financial service delivery, enables tailored engagements, and fosters collaboration across the public sector. \nThis Framework will operate under a single-lot structure. Two Suppliers have been appointed to the Framework and may be used by NEPO Member Authorities and Associate Members to satisfy any one-off projects, unique requirements, or to enter into a partnership that can best meet their specific, longer-term needs. \nThis multi-Supplier approach allows for alternative contracting options where a Contracting Authority may already be engaged with a Supplier to undertake financial processes, auditing services for example, and cannot use the same supplier for other financial services or projects.\nThis framework will cover areas including but not be limited to the following:\n - Asset Rationalisation and Disposal \n - Cost Control and Resource Optimisation \n - Debt and Financial Risk Management \n - Digital Transformation and Innovation \n - Revenue Generation and Service Diversification\n - Shared Services and Strategic Partnerships \n - External Funding and Grant Maximisation\n - Strategic and Financial Advisory\n - Operational Restructuring and Improvement \n - Organisational Restructuring and Local Government Reorganisation\n - Transformation, Project, and Change Management\n - Procurement and Contract Management\n - Technical Accounting, Tax, and Financial Modelling \n - Sector Collaboration\nOverall, the NEPRO Financial Resilience Framework supports authorities facing financial pressures by offering tailored, high\u2011quality support at transparent and sustainable rates, with Best Price Assurance to demonstrate Value for Money. The framework embeds social value outcomes, supports collaboration through a buyer community, and ensures robust governance, compliance, and contract management. 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