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OUR SOLUTIONS
NEPO undertakes high-value procurement in strategic areas of spend, working in partnership with the 12 North East Member Authorities and a range of associate members. We are committed to delivering social value and focussed on delivering economic, social and environmental benefits in addition to value-for-money.
A small number of solutions are restricted to North East usage only. Please refer to the NEPO website for further information.
Construction
We drive best practice within the construction market, delivering value-for-money solutions.
• Aggregates, Concrete and Mortar
• Asbestos Removal Works
• Construction Works
• Building Materials (DPS)
• Civil Engineering and Infrastructure Works
• Demolition Works and Associated Services
Energy
• Highways and Civil Materials
• Highway Infrastructure Surveys
• Highways Surfacing
• Retrofit and Decarbonisation Works
• Traffic Management Services
• Support Services for the development of the built environment
We are one of the largest energy buyers and providers of energy solutions to the public sector, and we work closely with contracted suppliers to provide a professional and hassle-free service to members.
• Electricity
• Energy Performance of Building Inspections
• Gas
Facilities Management
• Liquid Fuels
• Meter Operator Services
• Water Retail Services
Our innovative Facilities Management solutions are managed by a dedicated team who apply robust contract management to continuously drive benefits for our members.
• Furniture
• Janitorial and Facilities Supplies
• Library Books and eBooks
• Office Supplies
Fleet
• Lifts, Escalator and Related Equipment Maintenance, Repair and Refurbishment
• Workwear, PPE including safety footwear and uniform clothing
We have developed a number of Fleet solutions in partnership with TPPL, combining procurement expertise with market knowledge.
• Buses and Coach Purchase
• EV Charging Infrastructure
• Finance and Leasing (DPS)
• Grounds Maintenance Equipment and Plant
• HGV and Specialist Vehicle Acquisition
• Hydrogen Generation and Infrastructure (DPS)
• Managed Remarketing of Vehicles and Plant
• Management and Collection of WEEE and Batteries
• Rock Salt
• Tyres and Associated Services
• Vehicle Contract Hire
• Vehicle Parts and Lubricants
• Vehicle Purchase
• Vehicle Rental
• Weather Forecasting Services
• Winter Bureau and Helpdesk Service
Financial Services
Our collaborative Financial Services solutions have been developed to deliver value, offer flexibility and drive innovation.
• Early Payment Service
• General Banking Services
• Payment Card Services
ICT
Delivered in partnership with YPO, our range of ICT solutions meet the needs of all public sector organisations.
• Cloud Services, Data Centre Management and Transformation Solutions
• Electronic Communications, Payments and Kitchen Management Solutions
• ICT Managed Services
Food
• Network Connectivity and Telecommunication Solutions
• Sustainable Hardware, Software and Technology Services
• Tech Enabled Care, Lone Working and Digital Solutions
Our value for money food solutions category incorporates social value benefits, such as supporting food education programmes within local schools.
• Food and General Provisions
• Milk and Dairy
Professional Services
Our Professional Services category provides the public sector with a range of value for money, expertly procured solutions.
• Agency Staff
• British Sign Language
• Executive Recruitment
• Insurance Brokerage and Associated Services
• Insurance Placement Dynamic Purchasing System
Social Care
• Legal Services
• External Training
• Translation and Interpreting Services
• Travel Management Services
• Volume Cut Sized Copier Paper and Production/ Specialist Paper
We work closely with colleagues in Social Care Commissioning to deliver a range of solutions focussed on improving provision.
• Children’s Advocacy, Independent People for Children and Adults Complaints and Secure Reviews
• Independent Foster Care Services
• Safeguarding Adults Reviews, Domestic Homicide Reviews and Serious Case Reviews
JOIN NEPO
and access our portfolio of expertly procured solutions
NEPO’s procurement solutions are available for use by the wider public sector via a free associate membership scheme, and is available to any UK contracting authoity, including:
• Local authority councils
• Educational establishments
• NHS bodies
• Registered charities
• Registered social landlords
• Central government departments and their agencies
How to join
Scan this QR code or visit nepo.org/associate-membership and complete our contact form. We’ll send a simple agreement form to you, and once signed, your membership takes immediate effect.
Register on Open
Open is the new e-procurement platform developed by NEPO and the 12 North East Member Authorities. The user-friendly system streamlines the tendering process to help you bid for opportunities in an efficient and simplified way. Registration is free, quick and easy to complete: open-uk.org
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