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title: "Tail Spend Management Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03ed1f"
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# Tail Spend Management Services

Buyer: THE ASSOCIATION OF NORTH EAST COUNCILS LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03ed1f

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## Summary

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.

## Notice

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.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036906-2025 |
| 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 |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Jul 2024 |
| Future notice date | 10 Nov 2023 |
| Award date | 26 May 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | 12-18 months prior to the framework expiry date |

## Values

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

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

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

### 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

## Release History

- 2 Jul 2025 at 15:06 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036906-2025
- 27 May 2025 at 12:04 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027727-2025
- 30 May 2024 at 12:30 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016886-2024
- 4 Aug 2023 at 11:59 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022741-2023

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