Becoming a Buyer with NEPRO3
NEPRO3 lets buyers access a large, dynamic community of pre-accredited suppliers who have been vetted against strict criteria, verifying capability to deliver the outcomes they need.
NEPRO3 for Buyers
It’s simple for buyers to start benefitting from the NEPRO3 framework.
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Categories of professional services
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Get started with NEPRO³ today in just three steps
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Step 1
Contact us to access and sign up to NEPO as an Associate Member.
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Step 2
Work with Bloom on your bespoke requirements and sign the Call-Off Agreement.
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Step 3
Engage with Bloom to create the best approach for the outcome you need, appoint a supplier, and assure project delivery.
NEPRO3 delivers a compliant framework that works for buyers and suppliers of professional services
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Award
Buyers can select the best supplier for each project, using a mini-competition or direct award, based on a compliant process.
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Delivery
NEPRO3's delivery partner, Bloom, will provide a managed service and deliver support from the start to the end of the process.
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Support
Buyers have access to comprehensive implementation guides and support from experienced procurement professionals.
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Access
NEPRO3 buyers access a large, dynamic community of pre-accredited suppliers which are vetted against strict criteria, verifying capability to deliver.
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Flexibility
New suppliers can be added to the community at any time.
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Savings
Buyers using NEPRO3 achieve average savings of 14% against budget.
Managed by Bloom
Bloom’s managed service helps buyers to define a robust specification where procurement specialists manage the invitation to bid, proposal receipt, evaluation and supplier selection to meet the requirement.
Frequently asked questions
View all FAQsNEPO is the lead contracting body that awarded the Framework Contract in 2019. NEPO is a Public Buying Organisation (PBO) that works with UK public sector organisations to develop procurement solutions in high-spend areas such as construction, energy, and fleet.
NEPRO is the name of the framework (also referred to as a ‘solution’), wholly owned by NEPO.
Bloom Procurement Services Ltd is the name of the organisation currently operating as delivery partner to NEPRO.
“Bloom Procurement Services Ltd is delivering NEPRO on behalf of NEPO and all participating contracting authorities”.
NEPRO3 has been made accessible for all public sector contracting authorities throughout all administrative regions of the UK.
Eligible organisations include, but are not limited to, Government Departments and their Agencies, Non-Departmental Public Bodies, Central Government, NHS Bodies, Local Authorities, Emergency Services, Coastguard Emergency Services, Educational Establishments, Registered Social Landlords and Registered Charities who have a need to purchase the above services.
A full list of all permissible organisations is available upon request.
There is no cost for contracting authorities to access NEPRO³, or any of NEPO’s solutions. Under NEPRO³ suppliers pay a 5% management fee on the successful completion of projects only.
Buyers should simply follow the steps listed here to become an Associate Member of NEPO. Once complete, the associate membership scheme grants you access to NEPO solutions. NEPO currently have 800+ Associate Members. Please contact us to see if your organisation is already signed up.