Law firm secures spot on reputable public sector framework

Social purpose law firm, Anthony Collins, has been appointed to the North East Procurement Organisation’s (NEPO) esteemed public sector procurement framework. 

This is the second time Anthony Collins has been selected for the prestigious framework after it was first appointed in 2019. The firm also sits on other public sector frameworks including London Boroughs' Legal Alliance and East Midlands Law Share.  

Anthony Collins will provide a range of legal services through NEPO, spanning areas such as governance, employment law, property and planning. 

The firm’s current work with Newcastle City Council on the authority’s decarbonisation programme is one of several contracts it has secured through the framework.  

This latest appointment follows a restructuring of the framework which has been simplified to give public sector organisations more flexibility when choosing suppliers.   

Matthew Gregson (pictured), partner and head of local government at Anthony Collins, said: “We are extremely pleased to be re-appointed as one of the law firms to use the NEPO framework. It provides the opportunity for our firm to be part of a legal framework that has the potential to improve the way councils all over the country work and receive legal advice.

“The reappointment allows Anthony Collins to continue delivering real benefit to the public sector. Frameworks like NEPO have the potential to significantly improve access to vital legal support while making accessing that support much more straightforward.

“At a time when many public sector organisations are facing numerous challenges, proactively seeking legal guidance can make a huge difference. Our expertise and services exist to help public sector organisations meet their objectives and build a stronger society.” 

In addition to the reappointment to NEPO, Anthony Collins housing team has been re-appointed to the CHIC (Communities & Housing Investment Consortium) framework across all four ‘lots’.