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Tail Spend Management Services

THE ASSOCIATION OF NORTH EAST COUNCILS LIMITED

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

TenderUpdate

02 Jul 2025 at 16:06

Tender Notice
Award

27 May 2025 at 13:04

Award Notice
Tender

30 May 2024 at 13:30

Tender Notice
Planning

04 Aug 2023 at 12:59

Planning Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Association of North East Councils Limited, operating as a Central Purchasing Body, has updated the procurement process for the "Tail Spend Management Services," classified under the industry category of "Electronic marketplace retailing services" (CPV: 66151100). This Framework Agreement aims to serve all contracting authorities across the UK with a managed service for tail spend management, featuring a pre-accredited supply chain accessed via an online platform. The procurement has transitioned to the tender stage, having been amended on 2 July 2025, with previous stages involving competitive procedures with negotiation. The framework's duration is expected to exceed 48 months, and the financial scope is estimated at £750 million.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses, primarily those skilled in providing managed services for low-value, high-volume procurement challenges common in the public sector. Businesses with capabilities in electronic marketplace retailing and experience in creating pre-accredited supply chains would be well-suited to compete in this process. The competitive procedure with negotiation used in this process allows suppliers to engage in dialogue with the buyer, offering them ample opportunity to showcase their expertise in streamlining procurement processes and achieving economies of scale. The awarded supplier, Nomia, exemplifies the type of business with the expertise and resources necessary to succeed in this complex procurement landscape. The Framework Agreement additionally allows for expansion and collaboration, potentially introducing smaller firms to new markets through the NEPO network.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Tail Spend Management Services

Notice Description

NEPO seeks to establish a single provider 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. It is envisaged that the Framework Agreement will provide Contracting Authorities with access to a pre accredited supply chain and product directory via an Online Platform. Full details can be found within the procurement documentation.

Lot Information

Lot 1

NEPO used a competitive procedure with negotiation for the procurement of this Framework Agreement. The first stage was a selection questionnaire which was used to shortlist suppliers. Shortlisted suppliers were then invited to tender . The selection questionnaire document also contained an ITT overview that sets out the high-level requirements of the Framework Agreement. This document allowed suppliers to determine interest in the opportunity and consider the required capability and capacity to deliver the Framework Agreement. The Framework Agreement is a single supplier and single lot solution, awarded to a Delivery Partner. Those suppliers shortlisted from the selection questionnaire were evaluated in accordance with the award criteria contained within the ITT documents. NEPO reserved the right to enter into negotiations with tenderers in line with the requirements of the competition with negotiation procedure. NEPO also reserved the right not to enter into negotiations and award the Framework Agreement on the basis of initial tender. The most economically advantageous Tenderer has been awarded onto the Framework Agreement. NEPO does not give any guarantee and/or warrant the actual value of the services (if any) which will be placed with the successful Tenderer by any Contracting Authority using the Framework Agreement pursuant to this process and accepts no liability thereof. In accordance with the Framework Agreement, each Contracting Authority will enter into a call-off contract. The call-off contract is to be entered into by both the Contracting Authority and the successful Tenderer and will be based on the terms and conditions of the Framework Agreement. Additional information: The Framework Agreement is anticipated to exceed 48 months in duration. This is due to the commercial and contractual complexity of the Framework Agreement combined with the cost of administrating the procurement for NEPO, Contracting Authorities and Tenderers.

Renewal: It is anticipated that this Framework Agreement will be renewed prior to its conclusion.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03ed1f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036906-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive procedure with negotiation
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

66 - Financial and insurance services

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

66000000 - Financial and insurance services

66151100 - Electronic marketplace retailing services

79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

79900000 - Miscellaneous business and business-related services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Jul 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Jul 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
10 Nov 2023Expired
Award Date
27 May 20251 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
12-18 months prior to the framework expiry date

Notice Status

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

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
Postcode Area
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

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