Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13bd2-a627-7261-a3f0-6ef7f2ae8312/nepro-four [Skip to main content](#main-content) pendingGBopen procedureSuitable for SMEs # NEPRO Four [The Association of North East Councils Limited](https://tendernation.io/buyers/the-association-of-north-east-councils-limited) Estimated value £6,000,000,000 Published 14 Sept 2026 Deadline Rolling deadline ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Sets up a framework Winning a place does not guarantee work: contracts are awarded later as call-offs, and the list usually stays closed for years. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](/opportunities/for-small-businesses)## About this tender NEPO seeks to establish a Framework Agreement for Specialist Professional Services ("NEPRO Four"). It is envisaged NEPRO Four will operate as a Neutral Vendor Managed Service vehicle for the delivery of Specialist Professional Services. The Neutral Vendor will not provide Specialist Professional Services in its own right and must maintain neutrality at all times when selecting suitable suppliers to deliver services under the Framework Agreement. NEPO's existing Framework Agreement for Specialist Professional Services (NEPRO Three) will expire on 31st August 2029. For the avoidance of doubt, NEPO seeks to procure a single provider solution to manage a perpetual supply chain, capable of delivering a full spectrum of Specialist Professional Services. The scope of services covered under NEPRO Four will not include Temporary or Permanent Recruitment. The solution will be procured using the procedures outlined in the Procurement Act 2023 (PA 2023). ## CPV classification Financial and insurance servicesHousing servicesArchitectural, construction, engineering and inspection servicesIT services: consulting, software development, Internet and supportResearch and development services and related consultancy servicesBusiness services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and securityEducation and training servicesHealth and social work servicesEnvironmental issues consultancy servicesRecreational, cultural and sporting services Source Find a Tender (UK) · Notice ocds-h6vhtk-060847-2026-09-14T16:50:45+01:00 [View official notice ](https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/ocds-h6vhtk-060847-2026-09-14T16:50:45+01:00) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. [Track tenders free ](/register) [Buyer profileThe Association of North East Councils Limited: past awards and live tenders](https://tendernation.io/buyers/the-association-of-north-east-councils-limited)[SectorMore Financial & insurance services tenders](https://tendernation.io/sectors/financial-insurance-services) ## More tenders like this [Insurance Procurement Local Space 27 days left 13 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a14427-99f2-714c-89ff-b2d3a77e9b3d/insurance-procurement)[Financial leasing services – Leasing zwrotny finansowy środków trwałych Miejskie Przedsiębiorstwo Oczyszczania Spółka z o.o. 13 days left 30 Oct 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a14210-0bfa-7028-91b2-1e7bd0a06fb2/poland-financial-leasing-services-leasing-zwrotny-finansowy-srodkow-trwalych)[Financial leasing services – Förmånscyklar Region Halland 28 days left 14 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a14210-0b2b-7136-a618-74fc1f5e82fd/sweden-financial-leasing-services-formanscyklar)[Insurance services – Eigenrisicodragerschap WGA ABG-organisatie 37 days left 23 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a1420f-ffed-70f7-bb52-75984a3590bc/netherlands-insurance-services-eigenrisicodragerschap-wga)[Insurance services – DCE 2026-103-01 - Assurances Dommages aux biens Institut Technologique Fcba 44 days left 30 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a1420f-fd77-715c-8e37-28d3e608ef74/france-insurance-services-dce-2026-103-01-assurances-dommages-aux-biens)[Portfolio management services – Kuhmon kaupungin varainhoidon palveluiden hankinta Kuhmon kaupunki 30 days left 16 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a14210-0f58-712c-8802-4349ba955dee/finland-portfolio-management-services-kuhmon-kaupungin-varainhoidon-palvelui)