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NEPO426 - ESG Delivery Partner

THE ASSOCIATION OF NORTH EAST COUNCILS LIMITED T/A NEPO

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

17 Jul 2023 at 18:32

Tender

20 Mar 2023 at 17:24

Summary of the contracting process

The buying organisation for this public procurement contracting process is THE ASSOCIATION OF NORTH EAST COUNCILS LIMITED trading as NEPO. The tender titled "NEPO426 - ESG Delivery Partner" falls within the industry category of research and development services and related consultancy services. The procurement stage is marked as complete, with a cancelled status. The process involved establishing a sole supplier Framework Agreement for ESG delivery services. Important key dates include the contract signing on June 19, 2023, and the award announcement. The location for this procurement is in Gateshead, United Kingdom. The procurement method used was an open procedure.

This public procurement contracting process presents an opportunity for businesses specializing in research, development services, and consultancy to engage with THE ASSOCIATION OF NORTH EAST COUNCILS LIMITED trading as NEPO. Businesses that focus on supporting social value ambitions and have experience in ESG strategies would be well-suited to compete for this tender. The cancelled status of the procurement stage suggests that the original requirements may have changed, providing an opening for new entrants. Interested businesses should explore the NEPO website for more details and consider aligning their services with the outlined objectives of the Framework Agreement.

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Notice Title

NEPO426 - ESG Delivery Partner

Notice Description

NEPO seeks to establish a sole supplier Framework Agreement with a Delivery Partner who can develop a range of indicators and quantified outputs to support the delivery of NEPO and its Member Authorities social value ambitions. The Delivery Partner will support in the delivery of NEPO's ESG Strategy through the development of an approach which will be used in the assessment, monitoring and management of Suppliers social value commitments throughout the procurement lifecycle.

Lot Information

Lot 1

NEPO seeks to establish a sole supplier Framework Agreement with a Delivery Partner who can develop a range of indicators and quantified outputs to support the delivery of NEPO and its Member Authorities social value ambitions. The Delivery Partner will support in the delivery of NEPO's ESG Strategy through the development of an approach which will be used in the assessment, monitoring and management of Suppliers social value commitments throughout the procurement lifecycle. The opportunity can be accessed via the Open eTendering system. Suppliers wishing to be considered for this Framework Agreement must register their expression of interest and submit a tender through the Open eTendering System. If not already registered, candidates should register on the Open eTendering system at https://www.open-uk.org/ Tenders must be submitted using the link above. Tenders submitted via post or email methods will not be accepted. If you need technical assistance from the Open Support team, this can be requested via open.support@nepo.org PLEASE NOTE: Open is accessible 24/7 however, technical support is available Monday - Thursday 8:30 - 5pm and Friday 8.30 - 4.30pm For guidance on how to submit your response through Open, please visit https://www.open-hub.org/training to access the available Training Guides. NEPO does not give any guarantee and/or warrant the actual value of orders (if any) which will be placed with the successful suppliers by any Contracting Authority using the Framework Agreement pursuant to this process and accepts no liability thereof.

Options: 1 x 12 Month extension is available. The extension is included within the overall term of the Framework Agreement (48 months total).

Renewal: It is anticipated that this Framework Agreement will be subject to renewal following its conclusion.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03b485
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020546-2023
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£160,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£160,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£160,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Jul 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 Apr 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Jun 20232 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE ASSOCIATION OF NORTH EAST COUNCILS LIMITED T/A NEPO
Additional Buyers

THE ASSOCIATION OF NORTH EAST COUNCILS LIMITED

Contact Name
Carl Telford
Contact Email
professional.services@nepo.org
Contact Phone
+44 1916380040

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

CENTRE FOR LOCAL ECONOMIC STRATEGIES (CLES

Further Information

Notice URLs

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