Award

Tail Spend Management Services

THE ASSOCIATION OF NORTH EAST COUNCILS LIMITED

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

11 Jun 2025 at 15:24

Award Notice
Tender

30 May 2024 at 15:10

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for "Tail Spend Management Services" has been initiated by The Association of North East Councils Limited (NEPO). This procurement falls under the industry category of electronic marketplace retailing services and pertains to the United Kingdom. The procurement stage is currently at the Award phase as of June 11, 2025, following the completion of a competitive procedure with negotiation for above-threshold contracts. The framework, which has an estimated value of £750,000,000, commenced on July 1, 2025, and spans a period until July 1, 2031. The tender was published on May 30, 2024, and the tender period concluded on November 22, 2024.

This procurement offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in managed services and supply chain management, particularly those focused on tail spend management. The framework is ideally suited for small and medium enterprises (SMEs), offering them the chance to manage low-value, ad hoc services for public sector organisations via a managed service model. With an emphasis on creating a robust and accredited supply chain accessed through an online platform, businesses with capabilities in digital solutions, logistics, and procurement will find ample opportunity to expand their client base and enhance service delivery efficiency. The awarded supplier, Nomia, exemplifies an SME taking advantage of such opportunities for growth and sector involvement.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Tail Spend Management Services

Notice Description

NEPO have established a single supplier Framework Agreement for the provision of Tail Spend Management Services. The Framework Agreement will operate as a managed service for the delivery of tail spend management. The managed service provider will be capable of managing an accredited supply chain to deliver low value, ad hoc goods and services for public sector organisations. The Framework Agreement will provide Contracting Authorities with access to a pre-accredited supply chain and product directory via an Online Platform.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-17ecf884-96a7-4108-b4a7-e987f4966b63
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1689f1e1-aa5a-491d-8c74-4e083cd4cd64
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive procedure with negotiation (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

66 - Financial and insurance services

CPV Codes

66151100 - Electronic marketplace retailing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£750,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£750,000,000 £100M-£1B
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
22 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2025 - 1 Jul 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE ASSOCIATION OF NORTH EAST COUNCILS LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GATESHEAD
Postcode
NE8 3DF
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Gateshead
Electoral Ward
Bridges
Westminster Constituency
Gateshead Central and Whickham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NOMIA

Further Information

Notice Documents

Notice URLs

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