24th February 2026
Procurement Act 2023: Reflections one year on and how it's driving smarter framework solutions.
The 24 February 2026 marks one year since PA23 came into force. The introduction of the Act replaced the outdated, EU-derived regulations and aimed to simplify how contracts are awarded, whilst giving a greater focus on the role of social value.
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23rd February 2026
NEPO Launches £20bn Innovation Solution to Transform Public Sector Procurement
NEPO has unveiled a major new procurement solution designed to transform how the public sector accesses goods, services, works and technology: NEPRO Innovation.
10th February 2026
NEPO expand leading procurement apprenticeship programme in partnership with training experts SRSCC
NEPO's Regional Procurement Apprenticeship Programme cultivates the next generation of procurement leaders across the North East. Find out how the programme is progressing two years on from implementation.
29th January 2026
AI in Procurement: Navigating Risks, Opportunities and Responsible Adoption
Our guide to the key risks and opportunities we're examining around AI use that might be helpful to your organisation.
16th December 2025
2026 Procurement Trends: Agility and Resilience in the Public Sector
3rd December 2025
NEPO Strengthens Strategic Capability with New Appointments
NEPO, has further strengthened its team with two key appointments, reinforcing its ongoing commitment to innovative, high-impact procurement solutions for the UK public sector.
19th November 2025
NEPO Volunteers to Spread Festive Cheer
NEPO colleagues joined forces with North East charity, Feeding Families, volunteering their time to pack food parcels for local families in need this Christmas.
1st October 2025
Pipeline of Opportunities October 2025 to March 2026
NEPO has summarised the procurement activity planned for the period October 2025 to March 2026.
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