Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c37-1e5d-70c7-bb8d-e61458b0fa6b/nepo503-neutral-vendor-managed-service-for-specialist-professional-services-nep awarded GB restricted procedure Suitable for SMEs # NEPO503 Neutral Vendor Managed Service for Specialist Professional Services (NEPRO3) [Association Of North East Councils](https://tendernation.io/buyers/association-of-north-east-councils) Estimated value £2,250,000,000 to £4,500,000,000 Published 14 Jan 2019 Deadline Closed 13 Feb 2019 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender The Association of North East Councils trading as NEPO has awarded the Framework Contract for Specialist Professional Services ("NEPRO3"). NEPRO3 will operate as a Neutral Vendor Managed Service (NVMS) for the delivery of Specialist Professional Services and Consultancy only. The NVMS will not provide Specialist Professional Services or Consultancy in its own right and must maintain neutrality at all times when selecting suitable providers to deliver services under the Framework Contract. NEPO seeks to establish a single provider solution to manage a perpetual supply chain, capable of delivering the full spectrum of Specialist Professional Services and Consultancy requirements. Full details can be found within the procurement documentation. NEPO are using a two-stage Competitive Procedure with Negotiation for the procurement of this Framework Contract. The first stage is a Selection Questionnaire which will be used to shortlist suppliers. Shortlisted suppliers will then be Invited to Tender. The Selection Questionnaire document also contains an ITT overview that sets out the high-level requirements of the Framework Contract. This document will allow suppliers to determine if they are interested in this opportunity and consider whether they have the required capability and capacity to deliver the Framework Contract. The Framework Contract will be a sole supplier and single lot solution. Those suppliers shortlisted from Selection Questionnaire and Invited to Tender will be evaluated in accordance with the Award Criteria contained within the Invitation to Tender documents. NEPO may also wish to enter into negotiations with Tenderers in line with the requirements of the Competition with Negotiation procedure. NEPO also reserve the right not to enter into negotiations and award the Framework Contract on the basis of initial Tender. The opportunity can be accessed via the NEPO eTender system. Suppliers wishing to be considered for this Framework Contract must register their expression of interest and submit the Selection Questionnaire and Tender response through the NEPO eTender System. If not already registered, suppliers should register on the NEPO eTender system at [procontract.due-north.com/Register.Selection](https://procontract.due-north.com/Register.Selection) Questionnaire and Tender responses must be submitted using the link above. Selection Questionnaire and Tender responses submitted via postal or email methods will not be accepted. If you require time-critical assistance on submitting your Selection Questionnaire and/or Tender response please contact the System Support Team on 0330 0050352. For not time-critical issues, such as passwords, general account queries and location of information etc, please contact Proactis Supplier Support Helpdesk Ticketing System ([proactis.kayako.com](http://proactis.kayako.com/)) and select ProContract V3 support. You will then need to log in or submit a ticket to register your issue. Alternatively, you can email to log a ticket. Read full description ## CPV classification Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/2a6050dc-dff5-49ea-a702-9727eff21be1) 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. 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