Welcome to the new version of ProContract - Gateshead Council



Welcome to the new version of ProContractDear Further to recent communications you have received the NEPO portal has been upgraded.As a registered supplier on this portal we can confirm that your details have been automatically transferred from this portal into the account listed below. Your Username is: Please continue to use your current password for this account.Forgotten your password?please use this link: and click on the “Forgot your username or password?” link. You can then enter the username listed above and the registered email address against this account to reset your password.Checking Your DetailsTo access the new portal with your current login details please use this link: where you will be prompted to enter your current username and password.Once logged in we request that you take this opportunity to review all of your registered account details and in particular your notifications preferences to ensure you receive appropriate new opportunity alerts and communications from the NEPO purchasing organisations and teams.In particular, you should check your categories*, regions of supply* and communication preferences.Why is this important to me?As a supplier you can now select from classifications areas of interest that match your business expertise and be informed directly from the portal when new opportunities become available under these new categories.What do I need to do?From your new homepage you will see a section called WorkgroupsPlease click on the link that is displayed in the Workgroup section (usually the department you have previously selected).Here you will see a list of your chosen categories and regions of supply.Click edit to easily change any of these details.Take the time to review the all category options by clicking on the 'edit' link provided in each of the sets (UNSPSC, NHS eClass, CPV and ProClass). You can use the search facility for each set and we have provided suggestions to help you select the relevant categories that match your business area. Repeat this process for each of the remaining category sets. For example, if you are a provider of chairs you should search and select all chair related categories for UNSPSC, NHS eClass, CPV and ProClass individually to give you the best chance to match against your business specialisation.What are 'Region(s) of supply'?We would also like you to confirm where your business can provide goods or services throughout the UK. This information also helps us match the right opportunities to you. For example, if you are a local supplier based in Middlesbrough who can provide services in the North East of England only then make sure that you only select the region of supply you can work within. In this example the selection would be 'UKC - NORTH EAST (ENGLAND)'.Alternatively, you can set your region of supply to UK and decide which opportunities are relevant to you when they arrive in your inbox.Why do I have to confirm my communication preferences?As a procurement solutions provider we want to make sure you are happy to receive notifications from the ProContract procurement portal. The notification will make sure you are kept up to date with the latest information in regards to new and existing opportunities and subsequent activities such as invitations to tender. You can opt out of receiving notifications but by doing so you will no longer be notified of any new messages and changes to existing activities you may have previously invited to. You can still view any messages sent to you when you login to the portal but you will not be notified that the messages have been received.When you are logged in you name will be displayed in the top right of the screen and next to it the is a link “Your account”. Click this link.When viewing your account details there is a section at the bottom of the screen called “Communication preferences” where you can see details of your current preference next to “Receive system email notifications”. This will be set to either “Yes” or “No”. You can change this preference by click on the “edit” link in the top right of the “Communication preferences” section.Note: *The buying organisation and Due North cannot be held responsible for incorrect categories, regions of supply or communication preferences that are selected against your account and subsequent missed opportunities or notifications.“What about my tenders and contracts?”All of your data relating to tendering will be migrated to the new system, and any saved items or attachments you had previously in a draft state will also be retained and accessible. However, these may appear in a different location due to user changes to the user interface.HelpTo support your organisation in understanding and using the new functionality, we have provided Help from the main menu: help facility includes topics such as: Welcome to Pro-Contract v3What’s newRegisteringGetting StartedOpportunitiesResponding to TendersManaging your Accounte-AuctionsVideo TutorialsMinimum and recommended system requirementsAny internet capable device should be able to successfully use the ProContract solution. The main consideration is internet browser and we would always recommend you download and install the latest version possible no just to access this solution but to make sure you have the most secure connection possible. Please find detailed specifications below:PC - Computer specifications?MinimumRecommendedProcessorIntel/AMD 200MhzIntel/AMD 1GhzOperating systemWindows 98 and above / LinuxWindows XP and above / LinuxMemory32 MB1 GBInternet browserInternet Explorer (Version 9)Google Chrome (Version 32)Firefox (Version 30)Safari (Version 6.26)Opera (Version 22)Internet Explorer (Latest)Google Chrome (Latest)Firefox (Latest)Safari (Latest)Opera (Latest)Screen display800x600 256 colours1024x768 32-bit colourInternet connection*56K Dialup512k BroadbandApple Mac - Computer specification?MinimumRecommendedProcessorPower PC 300MhzIntel/Power PC 1GhzOperating systemMac OS 9.0+Mac OSXMemory32 MB1 GBInternet browserSafari (Version 6.26)Safari (Latest)Screen display800x600 256 colours1024x768 32-bit colourInternet connection*56K Dialup512k Broadband* Performance of uploads/downloads is directly related to the bandwidth/usage of your internet connection. It may also be affected by the configuration of your computer/internet browser. The bandwidth available at our data centre supports the highest connection speeds available, so you should always get the best performance that your configuration provides. ................
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