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DPS for Voluntary, Charitable and Social Enterprises (VCSE's) for ad hoc and lower value Goods, Services and Works

ORBIT GROUP LIMITED

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is managed by Orbit Group Limited, based in Coventry, UK, for the “DPS for Voluntary, Charitable and Social Enterprises (VCSEs) for ad hoc and lower value Goods, Services and Works.” This initiative falls under the ‘Other community, social and personal services’ category, with a focus on enhancing social enterprise participation. The procurement is currently at the Tender stage, with a deadline for submission of tenders now adjusted to 12 April 2021, following an amendment. The procurement aims to create a framework for VCSEs to engage more effectively in public sector opportunities.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses within the voluntary, charitable, and social enterprise sectors, particularly those that provide lower value goods and services. Organisations such as Community Interest Companies or Sheltered Workshops, which have a social or environmental mission at their core, would be well-suited to compete for these contracts. By participating, such businesses can not only contribute to community development but also align with the growing demand for social value and the emphasis on ESG factors in procurement processes. This initiative is intended to lower entry barriers and promote inclusive growth, benefiting both the participating organisations and the communities they serve.

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Notice Title

DPS for Voluntary, Charitable and Social Enterprises (VCSE's) for ad hoc and lower value Goods, Services and Works

Notice Description

This DPS follows on from Prior Information Notice 2021/S 000-002370) This DPS is intended to be a platform to lower the barriers of entry and encourage VCSE's (Voluntary, Charitable and Social Enterprises) and similar organisations such as Sheltered Workshops (organisations employing disadvantaged workers) to tender for smaller and lower value goods, services and works in and outside of the wider public sector, where specific requirements and non-core work is required. There are real challenges in enabling social value to be applied effectively primarily because organisations have conflicting pressures on delivery, risk, scale and cost management which vary. Orbit is passionate about building communities and investing in our communities. It is hoped that the growth of social suppliers is increased by working with Orbit and similar organisations across the housing and wider public and private sectors. There is an increasing desire to buy from VCSE's and this desire is being driven by organisational ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) approaches, a generational shift in expectations along with the direction of travel of government led initiatives such as PPN's 0620 and 1120, the industrial and civil society strategies and the Social Value Act. The government is committed to tackling inequality and giving everyone across the country the opportunity to fulfil their potential. Interpretation of Social Enterprise's is varied and so we generally use the 4 points below: 1/ Check what legal structure they are - if they are a Community Interest Company (CIC) this means they will have an asset lock on the distribution of their profits which is proof they do not distribute profits to shareholders. 2/ If they are not a CIC or a charity, ask to see their governing documents - their social or environmental mission should be in their articles of association- this should be stated as the organisation's primary purpose over commercial purposes. 3/ If they have the 'Social Enterprise Mark' this is the best certification you can get to prove they are a social enterprise. (Organisations are checked very rigorously before receiving the mark). 4/ Sheltered Workshops Use of this DPS is available to the wider public sector and other sectors. Public sector organisations are as defined here https://www.ons.gov.uk/economy/nationalaccounts/uksectoraccounts/datasets/publicsectorclassificationguide

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-029d29
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005560-2021
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Mar 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ORBIT GROUP LIMITED
Contact Name
Mrs Julie Mepham
Contact Email
group.tenders@orbit.org.uk
Contact Phone
+44 2476438000

Buyer Location

Locality
COVENTRY
Postcode
CV3 2SU
Post Town
Coventry
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG33 Coventry
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Coventry
Electoral Ward
Wyken
Westminster Constituency
Coventry East

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