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Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for the provision of goods and services to drive social impact and improvement

HEART ACADEMIES TRUST

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17 Aug 2023 at 19:07

Summary of the contracting process

HEART Academies Trust (HEART), a non-profit charitable company based in Bedford, is initiating a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for the provision of commonly used goods and services aimed at driving social impact and improvement. The Trust oversees four schools and is dedicated to enhancing educational standards and sustainability. The DPS will cater to a plethora of industry categories ranging from basic metals to food, furniture, IT services, and environmental services. The procurement follows a restricted procedure (above threshold), inviting suppliers to indicate their categories for participation. The tender period ends on 15 August 2029, with the contract period starting on 16 August 2029 and ending on 17 August 2029. This process covers a wide geographical scope including the UK, Europe, and other regions worldwide, with specific filters such as Security Clearance and Value Thresholds applied to further competitions.

This procurement process offers significant business growth opportunities for a diverse range of suppliers, including SMEs and organisations with a focus on social impact and sustainability. Given the broad spectrum of goods and services required under this DPS, businesses in sectors such as IT services, environmental services, repair and maintenance, and several others, can find valuable opportunities to secure contracts with HEART Academies Trust. By engaging in this procurement process, businesses can contribute to and benefit from the Trust's commitment to sustainable practices, thereby gaining potential long-term partnerships and repeat business within the educational sector and beyond.

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Notice Title

Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for the provision of goods and services to drive social impact and improvement

Notice Description

HEART Academies Trust (HEART) are seeking to establish a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for the provision of commonly used goods and services from a wide range of suppliers to drive social impact and improvement. HEART is a non-profit making charitable company based in Bedford, made up of 4 schools. The Trust was established to support local schools build upon existing strengths to improve and maintain high educational standards and encourage continuity of education within the local community. The Department for Education annual funding is PS57.3bn with PS7,460 per pupil and an estimated PS10bn is non-staffing costs. HEART Academies Trust's are focused on driving Sustainable practices and making them available to likeminded Customers. HEART believes sustainable procurement takes a wider view and incorporates the net benefits for both the Trust and the wider world. It considers the impact of environmental, economic and social factors along with price and quality for all activity that can be procured through the DPS When applying to the DPS, Suppliers are required to indicate which categories they are applying for, in order to be invited to the relevant competitions. Customers will use the categories to shortlist appointed Suppliers and invite them to further competition The Service Category will be selected from a list of categories of common goods and services against the Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV) codes. Geographical location will be selected from NUTS codes, these include a list of UK regions where the service is required. The additional capabilities are a list of filters that will be specific to the further competition and comprise of Security Clearance, Value Threshold, and data security.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e8f01161-69db-4d1d-80b8-96dbb6be921e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7468132f-a9e0-43bd-9a20-a5779fe21c6c
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

14 - Mining, basic metals and related products

15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

18 - Clothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessories

22 - Printed matter and related products

30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

37 - Musical instruments, sport goods, games, toys, handicraft, art materials and accessories

39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products

48 - Software package and information systems

50 - Repair and maintenance services

51 - Installation services (except software)

55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

64 - Postal and telecommunications services

66 - Financial and insurance services

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

80 - Education and training services

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

14000000 - Mining, basic metals and related products

15000000 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

18000000 - Clothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessories

22000000 - Printed matter and related products

30000000 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

32000000 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

37000000 - Musical instruments, sport goods, games, toys, handicraft, art materials and accessories

39000000 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products

48000000 - Software package and information systems

50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

51000000 - Installation services (except software)

55000000 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

64000000 - Postal and telecommunications services

66000000 - Financial and insurance services

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

77000000 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

80000000 - Education and training services

90000000 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

92000000 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£500,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 Aug 20294 years to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
15 Aug 2029 - 17 Aug 2029 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HEART ACADEMIES TRUST
Contact Name
Louise Loates
Contact Email
louise.loates@value-match.co.uk
Contact Phone
07957 110 938

Buyer Location

Locality
BEDFORD
Postcode
MK41 7PZ
Post Town
Milton Keynes
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH24 Bedford
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Bedford
Electoral Ward
De Parys
Westminster Constituency
Bedford

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