Delivering value in Managed Print Services (MPS) for Higher & Further Education in the UK.

The EBM team is delighted to announce our award as an Approved Supplier of print on the ITS2011 NE National Education Printer Agreement 3 (NEPA 3) – a new and improved print framework designed to deliver value, choice, and efficiency for the higher education sector and wider public sector.

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What is the NEPA 3 Framework?

EBM is an approved supplier on the National Education Printer Framework Agreement (NEPA) for Printing Services to Universities, Higher and Further Education institutions. This award is testament to EBM’s long-term commitment to supporting the provision of improved services to the UK national education sector.

This agreement demonstrates how EBM can help significantly reduce costs while improving efficiencies in higher education and further education.

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Why use the NEPA 3 Framework?

• A compliant, efficient, and cost-effective route to market.
• Minimises internal resource requirements while ensuring value for money.
• Procured through a fully PCR2015-compliant open procedure.
• Includes a 0.75% supplier turnover levy, redistributed as rebates in line with consortia procedures.
• Benefits calculated in accordance with HEPA Procurement Benefits Reporting Guidance.

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How buy on the NEPA 3 Framework?

There are three flexible ways to call off from the framework:

• Direct Award
• Desktop Exercise
• Further Competition

Just choose the method that works best for your organisation and procurement policies.

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Who can use the NEPA 3 Framework?

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Framework duration

1 April 2025 – 31 March 2028 (With an optional 12-month extension)