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NEPO Procurement Training Provider

THE ASSOCIATION OF NORTH EAST COUNCILS LIMITED

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05 Sep 2025 at 14:32

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "NEPO Procurement Training Provider" was initiated by The Association of North East Councils Limited, a regional authority based in Gateshead, United Kingdom. This contract falls under the industry category of training services and aims to provide procurement training and support to procurement staff and apprentices in achieving CIPS qualifications. The procurement was conducted through a direct award from the NEPO514 External Training DPS, with no prior publication of a call for competition. The contract, valued at £1 million, was signed on 28th August 2025. The award procedure is complete, and the contract is currently active, covering the region identified as UKC.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for business growth, particularly for training providers specialising in procurement and educational support services. Given the emphasis on quality, businesses with proven capabilities in delivering high-standard training and exam support in procurement are well-suited to compete. The successful supplier, SR Supply Chain Consultants, a small to medium enterprise based in Chorley, demonstrates the potential for SMEs in this sector to secure significant contracts and expand their service offerings through regional partnerships like those with NEPO.

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Notice Title

NEPO Procurement Training Provider

Notice Description

NEPO seeks to appoint a Training Provider capable of delivering NEPO's requirements of Procurement Training and Support to procurement staff and apprentices in achieving CIPS qualifications.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The contract will cover the delivery of training, support with exams and end point assessments alongside regular monitoring of progress.

Procurement Information

Direct Award from the NEPO514 External Training DPS

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-059528
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054376-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80500000 - Training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,000,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Aug 20255 months 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
Contact Name
Adam Gallagher
Contact Email
adam.gallagher@nepo.org
Contact Phone
Not specified

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
TLC North East (England)

Local Authority
Gateshead
Electoral Ward
Bridges
Westminster Constituency
Gateshead Central and Whickham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SR SUPPLY CHAIN CONSULTANTS

Further Information

Notice URLs

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