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We help clients source the suppliers they need from a perpetual supply chain through our outcomes-based managed service.
NEPRO was established in 2012 by NEPO to help public sector buyers appoint and manage specialist professional services.
Bloom was appointed to deliver the NEPRO3 solution following a competitive tender process in 2019. The framework is live until 2027.
NEPO’s procurement solutions are shaped through extensive consultation with the public sector, suppliers, and end users, ensuring positive outcomes for the communities we serve.
We source a wide range of goods and services, working with suppliers of every size — from SMEs to global multinationals.
In partnership with our 12 North East member authorities, suppliers, and stakeholders, we deliver meaningful social value: supporting community groups, improving the environment, and strengthening charities
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NEPRO was established to provide the public sector with access to high quality, specialist professional services in a dynamic, compliant, and value driven way. Over time, NEPRO has evolved into a comprehensive suite of procurement solutions designed to meet the changing needs of organisations across the UK.
Today, NEPRO continues to innovate by offering holistic, end-to-end support that streamlines procurement processes, enhances value, and ensures robust compliance. With nationwide coverage and a commitment to delivering outcomes, NEPRO empowers public sector bodies to procure with confidence and achieve better results.
A neutral vendor managed solution for the public sector to procure Specialist Professional Services.
Our end-to-end framework to procure goods, services, works and technology, unlocking innovation.
A procurement solution offering strategic financial support for the public sector.
Ruth Long
NEPRO Lead
Ruth joined NEPRO in July 2023, having previously worked in Central Government on International Trade policy and the Modern Slavery National Referral Mechanism. Her role is hugely varied, covering all elements of the NEPRO suite of solutions.
Lucinda Carty
NEPRO Procurement Business Partner
Joy Stafford
NEPRO Procurement Coordinator
Joy joined the NEPRO team in February 2023 as a solutions performance coordinator moving into her current role by the end of the year. Coming from a private sector background in business support and contract management, Joy is enjoying expanding her knowledge of the procurement industry and public sector.
Katie Dawson
NEPRO Procurement Coordinator
Katie joined the NEPRO team with a private-sector background in event management. She coordinates NEPRO procurement activity across NEPRO x Innovation bringing her strengths in orgaisation and stakeholder engagement to the solution.
Will Quinn
Procurement Assistant
Will joined the NEPRO team in October 2025. He came to NEPO as part of the Apprenticeship Programme, working towards his CIPS qualification. Since then, he has gained valuable experience working on both the Fleet team and the Facilities Management team. Now on NEPRO, he continues developing his procurement knowledge and skills with a bright future ahead.
With a vision to drive change in the way the world buys professional services.

Bloom specialises in bringing together a community of buyers and suppliers with their outcomes-based philosophy to achieve better results.
By focussing on the ultimate outcome, Bloom delivers the services the buyer needs, and the changes they need to see.
Specialist client teams guide projects from the initial specification to final delivery, providing as much support as needed to succeed.
Crime prevention, victim support, and conducting effective investigations all require reliable...
Blue Light |
Information, Communication & Technology
Local Government |
Organisational and Change Management
Local Government |
Asset Management and Delivery