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NEPRO Innovation: Supplier launch events
Connecting smes and specialist suppliers to public sector opportunities
about the events
NEPRO Innovation is the newest addition to the NEPRO portfolio – a compliant, single route enabling suppliers to offer their Goods, Works, Services, Technology, and Research & Development solutions to public sector organisations, making it easier for SMEs and specialist suppliers to access new opportunities
Constellia and NEPO are hosting a series of exclusive supplier launch events for SMEs and specialist providers to explore how NEPRO Innovation works, how suppliers can engage, and what opportunities it opens up across the public sector.
north east supplier launch
national supplier launch
Hear directly from the teams behind the framework. Understand how to get onboarded and activated as a supplier. Discover how NEPRO Innovation connects capability with real public sector demand.
Powered by NEPO | Delivered by Constellia
what attendees will discover
NEPRO Innovation brings together two of the UK public sector’s most trusted procurement names. Together, NEPO and Constellia offer something genuinely new: a compliant, flexible, future-focused route to procure complex innovation projects at scale, all via one route.
This event will take you through the evolution of the neutral vendor model, where it started, where it stands today, and what NEPRO Innovation makes possible for suppliers.
Key event highlights include
what nepro innovation makes possible
NEPRO Innovation enables suppliers to access and deliver opportunities from over 250 public sector organisations.
The framework opens the door to public sector contracts, with equal access for businesses of all shapes and sizes. It operates through a neutral vendor model designed to ensure fair and equal access for all suppliers, with a strong focus on SME and micro-SME participation and both local project delivery and wider opportunity access.
NEPRO Innovation is designed to make it easier for suppliers to find, access and deliver public sector work, whether through established services or innovation-led collaboration.
11:00 – 11:10 | Welcome Address: Opening remarks and introductions from Constellia and NEPO.
11:10 – 11:25 | Introducing NEPRO Innovation: A full walkthrough of the solution from the teams behind it — what it is, how it works, and what it means for public sector buyers.
11:25 – 11:45 | Outcomes in Practice: What NEPRO Innovation makes possible across every spend category.
11:45 – 12:00 | Q&A: Your opportunity to ask questions directly and explore what NEPRO Innovation could mean for your organisation.
11:00 – 11:10 | Welcome Address: Opening remarks and introductions from Constellia and NEPO.
11:10 – 11:25 | Introducing NEPRO Innovation: A full walkthrough of the solution from the teams behind it — what it is, how it works, and what it means for public sector buyers.
11:25 – 11:45 | Outcomes in Practice: What NEPRO Innovation makes possible across every spend category.
11:45 – 12:00 | Q&A: Your opportunity to ask questions directly and explore what NEPRO Innovation could mean for your organisation.
Rob Levene
Chairman – Constellia Public, Constellia
Terence Milner
Public Sector and Utilities Director, Constellia
Michael Murray
Commercial Manager ,NEPO
These events are designed for SMEs, micro-businesses and specialist suppliers who provide goods, works, services, technology and innovation to the public sector, and are looking to access new opportunities through compliant routes to market.
They are particularly relevant for:
- SMEs and micro-suppliers looking to enter or grow within the public sector marketplace
- Specialist and niche suppliers offering capability across goods, services, works and technology
- Innovation-led suppliers, scale-ups and solution providers delivering pilots, proofs of concept or new approaches
- Established suppliers seeking to expand their reach beyond existing contracts and sectors
- Organisations looking to access opportunities across central government, local government, NHS, education, emergency services and housing
Whether you are already engaged with Constellia, part of the NEPO supplier ecosystem, or completely new to NEPRO Innovation, this event is designed to show you how to access and grow within the public sector supply chain.
This event is open to all suppliers operating across the UK public sector market, or those looking to enter it for the first time.
This event is designed for public sector procurement professionals and the wider organisational stakeholders responsible for commissioning, commercial decisions and strategic sourcing.
This event is designed for public sector procurement professionals and the wider organisational stakeholders responsible for commissioning, commercial decisions and strategic sourcing.
- Public sector and utilities buyers
- Procurement leads and commercial teams
Wider organisational stakeholders, including but not limited to:
- Chief Executives and Senior Leaders
- Finance Directors and Budget Holders
- IT Directors and Digital Transformation Leads
- Heads of Estates and Facilities Management
- Programme and Project Managers
- Service Directors
- Category Managers
- Legal and Governance Advisors
- Social Value and Sustainability Leads
Whether you are a Constellia client, a NEPO associate, or exploring NEPRO Innovation for the first time, all contracting authorities are welcome.
This event is open to central government, local government, NHS, education, emergency services, housing associations and all other public sector organisations across the UK.
Fortis DPC
Fortis DPC is an established data protection and cyber safety practice. Focused on prevention rather than cure, Fortis delivers compliance with regulatory frameworks such as the GDPR, NHS DSPT, Cyber Essentials/Plus, and DORA. Fortis can also help with snares including ISO9001, ISO27001, ISO22301, ISO14001, ISO45001 and the new AI standard, ISO42001. On-going services are also available to provide continued support such as scanning services, penetration testing, DPO as a service and on-going management of your ISO standards. Fortis DPC is a Cyber Essentials Certification body for Cyber Essentials and the new defence standard, DCC, offering assessments for Level 0 and Level 1.
NEPO
NEPRO Solutions, powered by NEPO, were created in 2012 to meet the evolving needs of public sector buyers and suppliers. What began as a single offering has grown into a suite of trusted, outcome-driven procurement solutions – designed by experts and built for a changing public procurement landscape across the UK. Recently added to the NEPRO portfolio, NEPRO Innovation is a future-focused solution, designed by NEPO experts to help the public sector deliver complex innovation projects with confidence. Delivered by Constellia, NEPRO Innovation provides a single, flexible solution for procuring goods, services, works, technology, and research & development. NEPRO Innovation is ideal for organisations seeking to explore new ways of delivering outcomes, while maintaining the assurance, compliance, and governance expected in public sector procurement.
Social Value Portal
Social Value is the currency for conducting responsible, sustainable business, and Social Value Portal is on a mission to make it count in every organisation and every local community across the world, starting with a pledge to deliver £100bn of Social Value by 2026. Their people, tech and solutions support organisations to measure, manage and report on the Social Value they contribute to society. Underpinned by their measurement standard, the Social Value TOM System™ draws on the largest bank of validated Social Value data and aligns to UNSDGs, GRESB, ESRS and the Social Value Model, ensuring robustness, compliance – and the definitive answer to stamp-out social washing.
Spread a Smile
Spread a Smile brings joy and laughter to seriously ill and hospitalised children and their families during long hospital stays and at home. Every year they spread smiles to thousands of babies, children, young people and their families through their entertainer, hospital and virtual visits, outings and events and art initiatives. They know that their impact is far greater than a smile as they strive to make a real and positive difference to young lives at the most challenging of times.
Toutine
Toutine specialises in supporting organisations across both the public and private sectors with their bidding needs. Whether a company is new to bidding or has an established bid team, Toutine provides flexible services ranging from bid writing, copy editing or review to managing the entire bid process. They offer strategic advice, tactical support, and resources for live tenders, adapting to the specific requirements of each client. Toutine’s approach is collaborative, focusing on leveraging internal expertise to create strong, compelling bid responses.
Weightmans
Weightmans Built Environment team offer a full life cycle of legal support across planning, development, and operation. From landmark projects like The Shard, to transformative infrastructure such as the Manchester tram extension, they partner with developers, local authorities, and housing associations. They are at the forefront of evolving legislation, guiding clients through building safety laws and sustainable development. Recognised for their commitment to sustainability, they help clients meet ESG goals. Whether on large-scale commercial builds or community housing, they stand alongside our clients at every stage.
Whatimpact
Whatimpact is a SaaS platform and CRM for managing social value end to end. It supports public sector bodies and suppliers across the full social value lifecycle, from bid stage and contract planning through delivery on the ground to structured, audit-ready reporting. The platform brings everything into one shared system, enabling organisations to build contract-specific social value plans, connect with local VCSEs and schools, manage partnerships, coordinate volunteering and in-kind support, and track delivery in real time. whatimpact captures inputs, outputs, outcomes, and verified impact data, including case studies, aligned to recognised frameworks such as the TOM System, TOMs Wales, and the Government Social Value Model. This ensures commitments are not just written into bids, but delivered, evidenced, and defensible at audit. For authorities, the platform provides a live, place-based view across suppliers and contracts. At its core, whatimpact is infrastructure turning social value from compliance into planned, proven delivery.
- Public sector and utilities buyers
- Procurement leads and commercial teams
Wider organisational stakeholders, including but not limited to:
- Chief Executives and Senior Leaders
- Finance Directors and Budget Holders
- IT Directors and Digital Transformation Leads
- Heads of Estates and Facilities Management
- Programme and Project Management
- Services Directors
- Category Managers
- Legal and Governance Advisors
- Social Value and Sustainability Leads
Whether you are Constellia client, a NEPO associate, or exploring NEPRO Innovation for the first time, all contracting authorities are welcome.
This event is open to central government, local government, NHS, education, emergency services, housing associations and all other public sector organisations across the UK.
FIND YOUR PLACE IN PUBLIC SECTOR PROCUREMENT
What is NEPRO Innovation?
A single, flexible and fully compliant route to market for goods, works, services, technology and research & development. The newest addition to the NEPRO portfolio, delivered by Constellia.
Do I need to be a NEPO member to attend?
No. These events are open to suppliers with and without NEPO membership. Becoming a member is free and can be explored on the day or afterwards. Membership is required to submit tenders for projects through this framework.
Can I attend online?
If you are a supplier who is not based in or serving clients in the North East, you can attend the online launch event on 25th June.
Is there a cost to attend?
No. Both the in person and online events are free to attend. The in person event is open to suppliers based in or serving clients in the north east. The online event is open to suppliers nationwide.
How do I register?
Click ‘Reserve your place’ above or contact events@constellia.com.
