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title: "Tail Spend Management Services"
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current_stage: "Award"
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# Tail Spend Management Services

Buyer: THE ASSOCIATION OF NORTH EAST COUNCILS LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-17ecf884-96a7-4108-b4a7-e987f4966b63

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## Summary

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.

## Notice

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.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1689f1e1-aa5a-491d-8c74-4e083cd4cd64 |
| 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 |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Jun 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Nov 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 May 2025 |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2025 - 1 Jul 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £750,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £750,000,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE ASSOCIATION OF NORTH EAST COUNCILS LIMITED |
| Locality | GATESHEAD |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE8 3DF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside |
| Local authority | Gateshead |
| Electoral ward | Bridges |
| Westminster constituency | Gateshead Central and Whickham |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | NOMIA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 66 - Financial and insurance services

### Codes

- 66151100 - Electronic marketplace retailing services

## Release History

- 11 Jun 2025 at 15:24 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1689f1e1-aa5a-491d-8c74-4e083cd4cd64
- 30 May 2024 at 15:10 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b5f3e622-e725-4df5-9c61-f46ab2c43710

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1689f1e1-aa5a-491d-8c74-4e083cd4cd64
  11th June 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b5f3e622-e725-4df5-9c61-f46ab2c43710
  30th May 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.nepo.org/

## Provenance

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