NEUPC Announces the Launch of NEPA 3 – Your Go-To Print Framework

We’re excited to share that NEUPC has officially launched the ITS2011 NE National Education Printer Agreement 3 (NEPA 3) – a new and improved print framework built to offer great value, flexibility, and a hassle-free route to market for the higher education and public sectors.

📅 Framework Timeline:

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

🕵️‍♂️ FTS Notice Ref: 2024/S 000-034354
Find it now on Hunter

Who Can Use It?

This NEUPC-led agreement is open to members of:

  • APUC
  • HEPCW
  • LUPC
  • NWUPC
  • SUPC

So, if you're part of any of these consortia—you’re good to go!

✅ Why Use NEPA 3?

  • It’s compliant, efficient, and cost-effective
  • Saves time and admin effort
  • Built for value for money
  • Features a 0.75% supplier levy that supports member rebates
  • Aligned with HEPA benefits reporting guidance

🖨 What’s in the Framework?

The agreement is split into four handy lots, making it easy to find what suits your needs:

Lot 1 – Non-Managed Print Equipment
Self-managed print devices (new or remanufactured), with flexible buying options like direct award or mini competitions.

Lot 2 – Managed Print Equipment & Services (Including MFDs)
A complete managed print service—equipment, software, consumables, maintenance, training—you name it.

Lot 3 – Production Print Equipment
High-volume, production-grade printers with software and finishing kit. Ideal for heavy-duty print environments.

Lot 4 – One Stop Shop
Need it all? This lot combines any or all of the above in one streamlined package.

🛍 How to Buy

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.

💬 Want to Know More?

All the details—including a Quick Reference Guide and supplier info—are available on the NEUPC Agreements Page.

Got a question? Drop us a line at [email protected]