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NEPO (North East Procurement Organisation)
Working with NEPO: Strengthening Public Sector Impact Through Partnership
At Virtual College, we are committed to delivering high-quality, compliant and socially responsible solutions for the public sector. Our work with NEPO (North East Procurement Organisation) reflects this commitment—connecting us with a strong network of public sector organisations and enabling us to deliver value through trusted, legally compliant procurement frameworks.
Being a contracted supplier to NEPO places Virtual College within a growing community of organisations working collaboratively to support public services across the UK.
A Trusted Route to Public Sector Delivery
NEPO provides a streamlined, compliant route to market for public sector buyers, helping organisations save time, manage risk and access specialist expertise with confidence. Through NEPO frameworks, Virtual College is able to support a wide range of contracting authorities, including local authorities, NHS bodies, education providers, charities and central government organisations.
This approach removes procurement complexity for buyers while ensuring suppliers meet clear standards of quality, governance and accountability.
Supporting Growth Across the Public Sector
While NEPO’s core membership includes North East local authorities, its associate membership scheme enables public sector organisations nationwide to access NEPO contracts free of charge. This creates new opportunities for collaboration and innovation beyond regional boundaries.
By working within this model, Virtual College can support organisations across the UK—helping them access high-quality learning, digital and workforce solutions through a compliant procurement route.
Sharing Success and Creating Social Value
NEPO places strong emphasis on celebrating success and promoting positive outcomes across its supplier community. This includes not only contract awards and service delivery, but also wider social value contributions such as:
- Community engagement and local initiatives
- Apprenticeships and skills development
- Business growth and job creation
- Education and employability programmes
Virtual College shares this focus. We believe that public sector procurement should deliver benefits beyond contract performance—supporting people, communities and local economies alongside core service outcomes.
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Collaboration, Visibility and Engagement
As a NEPO supplier, Virtual College actively engages with opportunities to share learning, case studies and best practice. From announcing new services to highlighting impact through testimonials or awards, open communication helps maximise value for both suppliers and customers.
NEPO’s communications channels and supplier engagement approach provide a platform to showcase innovation, partnership and positive change across the public sector landscape.
Ongoing Support and Strong Contract Management
NEPO’s commitment to supplier support extends beyond contract award. Through structured contract management, regular engagement and access to the Supplier Partnership Programme, suppliers are supported to continuously improve, develop capability and strengthen their public sector offer.
For Virtual College, this means working within a framework that values collaboration, transparency and continuous improvement—ensuring services remain responsive, relevant and effective.
Looking Ahead
Working with NEPO enables Virtual College to focus on what matters most: delivering high-quality, socially responsible solutions that support public sector organisations and the communities they serve.
We are proud to be part of NEPO’s contracted supplier community and look forward to continuing to build strong partnerships that deliver lasting value across the public sector.
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Discover Our Approved and Trusted Frameworks
Procuring through a framework enables our customers to easily access the products and services they require without a lengthy, costly procurement process.
We’ve been accepted on to several national and regional Frameworks and Dynamic Purchasing Systems to ensure it is as easy as possible for you to purchase from Virtual College by Netex.
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