Introducing NEPRO x Financial Resilience

What is NEPRO x Financial Resilience?
NEPRO x Financial Resilience is a brand-new solution currently being procured by NEPO to provide a suite of financial-based services tailored for public sector organisations. The goal is to offer a compliant and efficient model that enhances financial resilience, enabling contracting authorities to deliver specialist projects that support improving the current and future fiscal landscape, upskill their workforce, embrace innovative solutions in their organisations, and support future financial challenges faced by the public sector.

Why is this solution needed?
Public sector organisations face increasing financial pressures, requiring innovative and sustainable solutions to improve financial resilience. NEPRO x Financial Resilience will provide authorities with access to expertise, strategies, and tools that drive efficiency, cost savings, and long-term financial stability.

What benefits does the solution offer?
The solution is designed to:

• Improve financial resilience through a proactive approach.
• Support authorities in delivering specialist projects.
• Upskill the workforce with financial best practices.
• Introduce innovative financial solutions tailored to the public sector.
• Address current and future financial challenges efficiently.

How will NEPRO x Financial Resilience be procured?
The solution will be procured following the procedures outlined in the Procurement Act 2023 (PA23). This ensures a structured, transparent, and compliant procurement process that delivers maximum value to public sector organisations.

We’ve just published a notice inviting potential suppliers to participate in market engagement. Engaging with the market is a fundamental element of any NEPO procurement and will inform our design of the final solution. Full details on market engagement can be found in the notice, linked below.

What are the key requirements for delivery partners?
NEPO has outlined key business requirements to ensure the success of NEPRO x Financial Resilience:

• A partner capable of deploying solutions quickly and effectively.
• Demonstrable capacity, capability, and relevant experience.
• Fully costed services with clear savings targets and return on investment (ROI).
• Flexibility to offer a comprehensive suite of services or tailored support based on engagement needs.
• A commitment to proactive, preventative financial strategies rather than reactive measures.
• An ecosystem of supporting partners for successful delivery.
• Transparent and proportionate rebate structures.
• A strong focus on Social Value and Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) benefits.