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NEPRO Innovation: national supplier launch event
More opportunity. Less complexity. Levelling the playing field for every UK supplier.
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about the event
NEPRO Innovation is the newest addition to the NEPRO portfolio, a single, compliant and flexible route enabling public sector organisations to procure goods, services, works, technology and research and development. For suppliers delivering across multiple categories, your full range of solutions can be accessed and procured through one single route.
Developed by NEPO and delivered by the awarded delivery partner Constellia, NEPRO Innovation is designed to make public sector work more accessible for businesses of every size.
This free online event is your opportunity to hear directly from the teams behind NEPRO Innovation, to understand what it is, how it works, and what it means for your business as a Constellia marketplace supplier.
Whether you are new to public sector procurement, already part of the Constellia Marketplace, or an established NEPO supplier looking for your next route to buyers, this session is designed for you.
NEPRO Innovation is open to suppliers of all sizes across the UK. Join us online on 23rd June to discover how your business can access, compete and grow through the public sector.
how nepro innovation supports suppliers
opportunity
With an estimated value of £20 billion (excluding VAT), NEPRO Innovation represents significant growth potential for suppliers. With over 1,000 public sector organisations registered to use NEPO solutions nationally, this is not just a North East framework — it opens more opportunities to suppliers for the full breadth of the UK public sector, spanning local authorities, NHS trusts, schools, emergency services, housing associations, registered social landlords and central government.
fairness
Constellia’s neutral vendor approach means suppliers compete on merit, through a more accessible process. This means micro-SMEs, SMEs, specialists and niche providers can access the same opportunities as larger organisations by joining the Constellia marketplace. A level playing field for all.
simplicity + speed
Constellia’s neutral vendor approach means suppliers compete on merit, through a more accessible process. This means micro-SMEs, SMEs, specialists and niche providers can access the same opportunities as larger organisations by joining the Constellia marketplace. A level playing field for all.
What Makes NEPRO Innovation Different to Other Procurement Routes?
Built for the new procurement landscape
NEPRO Innovation was developed and procured under the Procurement Act 2023 (PA 2023), purpose-built and designed to deliver on its core ambitions around innovation, social value and SME/VCSE participation. That means a genuine focus on working with local suppliers to strengthen local economies, and a route that actively supports SMEs and specialist providers to compete and win more public sector work.
A collaborative route to innovation
NEPRO Innovation enables buyers and suppliers to work together from the outset to deliver innovation. Buyers can procure research and development and actively invite suppliers to propose innovative solutions, even where the outcome is known but the solution is not yet defined. Authorities can test, pilot and scale, with suppliers involved early to help shape the right approach. Because the public sector knows that SMEs, start-ups and specialist suppliers are where innovation lives, and NEPRO Innovation gives them a compliant route to access it.
Trusted by the public sector
Backed by NEPO’s nearly 50 years of public procurement expertise and Constellia’s proven track record across thousands of public sector projects and 250+ clients, NEPRO Innovation brings together two of the UK public sector’s most trusted procurement names, with over 1,000 organisations already registered to use NEPO solutions nationally.
13:00 – 13:05: Welcome and introductions from Constellia and NEPO
13:05 – 13:15: What is NEPRO Innovation? An introduction to the framework, where it sits within the NEPRO portfolio and what it means for suppliers across the UK public sector.
13:15 – 13:25: Why NEPRO Innovation matters for your business: The scale of the opportunity, the breadth of public sector clients accessible through one compliant route, and how the neutral vendor model levels the playing field for suppliers of all sizes.
13:25 – 13:35: How it works for suppliers: Fees, service levels and the procurement process from contract award through to invoice.
13:35 -13:45: How to get started: A step-by-step walkthrough of the supplier journey, from joining the Constellia marketplace and gaining approval, through to completing your NEPRO Innovation accreditation. Specific guidance for existing Constellia suppliers on the additional accreditation steps needed to access opportunities through this framework.
13:45 – 14:00: Live Q&A
Hear directly from the people behind NEPRO Innovation — the framework creators, the delivery team and the supplier relationship specialists.
Terence Milner
Public Sector and Utilities Director, Constellia
Mark Summers
Head of Supplier Engagement
Ruth Long
Procurement manager, NEPO
This event is open to all suppliers operating across the UK public sector market, or those looking to enter it. It is particularly relevant for:
Whether you are new to NEPRO Innovation, part of the wider NEPO supplier ecosystem, or completely new to public sector procurement — this event is designed to show you how to access and grow within the public sector supply chain.
This event is open to all UK suppliers and free to attend.
FIND YOUR PLACE IN PUBLIC SECTOR PROCUREMENT
What if I am already an approved supplier on the Constellia Marketplace?
Good news, you are nearly there. To access opportunities through NEPRO Innovation specifically, you simply need to complete the accreditation step by uploading two short case studies (including two references) to reflect each category of supply chosen on your supplier profile via www.constellia.net.
A template is provided to make this straightforward, and if you need any support at all, or have any further questions, the NEPRO Innovation team is on hand to help at nepro-innovation-support@constellia.com.
How does it work once you are an accredited supplier?
Opportunities are matched to you based on your service categories, so relevant work finds you. And if your existing clients or prospects need a PA 2023 compliant route to engage with you, NEPRO Innovation provides exactly that.
Please Note: Onboarding to the Constellia Marketplace does not guarantee business opportunities. By joining the Marketplace, your organisation becomes more visible to opportunities when Constellia receives client requirements that match your capabilities and selected categories. Always ensure your profile is kept up to date to maximise your opportunities in being shortlisted.
Is there a cost to attend?
No. The event is free to attend and open to all UK suppliers.
Is there a cost to join the Constellia marketplace?
No, it’s free to join and free to bid. Service level fees are pre-agreed and only applied after the contract is awarded.
What if I am already a NEPO supplier?
If you are already a NEPO supplier, and want to be procured through NEPRO Innovation, your business must onboard on the Constellia marketplace and run through the approval and accreditation process. Constellia is the single, appointed delivery partner for NEPRO Innovation, therefore all contracts can only be awarded via this.
NEPRO Innovation: Supplier National Launch Event
More opportunity. Less complexity. Levelling the playing field for every UK supplier.
