NEPO’s public procurement excellence is recognised as it's shortlisted in four categories at this year’s prestigious Go Awards.

The annual GO Awards, organised by BiP Solutions, celebrate the very best procurement achievements from public, private and third sector organisations across the UK.

NEPO has been shortlisted for the following categories:

1. Contractor of the Year Award. Wave has been NEPO's chosen water supplier since 2017, providing a proactive service that includes customer support, reporting, account management, and billing. They focus on adding value through sustainability, offering services that benefit both the environment and financial performance. Wave is committed to social value, hosting volunteer days and contributing to environmental projects. Wave’s innovations help NEPO customers save water and reduce costs, exemplifying the power of collaboration and sustainable procurement practices.

2. Next Generation Award. A member of the team has been shortlisted for this prestigious award.

3. Collaborative Procurement Initiative Award. NEPO has been shortlisted for its role in leading the procurement of a multi-supplier national framework agreement for General Banking Services, in collaboration with ESPO and YPO. The initiative aimed to harness their combined buying power to promote greater competition, increase choice and deliver better value for money for public sector organisations.

4. Procurement Team of the Year, acknowledging the leadership, innovation and collaborative efforts of NEPO’s procurement team in delivering excellence, driving efficiency and best practices in public sector procurement.

Nicola Shelley, managing director, said: “We are thrilled to be named finalists in four categories at this year’s Go Awards. Recognition in these esteemed categories pinpoints the hard work, dedication and innovation of our team, as well as our commitment to delivering value for money and driving positive social impact through procurement.”

The winners of the Go Awards 2024/25 will be announced at a formal ceremony on 21 May at Titanic Hotel in Liverpool, where NEPO looks forward to celebrating alongside other industry leaders and innovators in public procurement.