Planning

Responsible Procurement

SOUTHERN UNIVERSITIES MANAGEMENT SERVICES (SUMS)

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PlanningUpdate

11 Jun 2025 at 11:21

Planning

01 Apr 2025 at 10:11

Summary of the contracting process

Southern Universities Management Services (SUMS), located in Reading, United Kingdom, is planning a procurement process titled "Responsible Procurement". This initiative focuses on ethical, sustainable, and socially responsible procurement solutions, covering industry categories such as government and environmental services. As a planned procurement under the "services" category, it is scheduled to progress into its tender stage with documents being available by 15th September 2025. The contract period is expected to begin on 1st September 2026 and may extend to a maximum end date of 1st September 2030. This procurement is part of a framework agreement that is suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), targeting sub-central government authorities. The procurement is framed within the legal basis of the UK Public General Acts 2023/54.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses involved in providing government and environmental services, particularly those specialising in sustainable and ethical practises. With a framework agreement in place, SMEs and VCSEs are well-positioned to compete, potentially enabling them to expand their operations and establish stronger footholds in the public procurement market. Businesses focusing on social responsibility and ethical solutions will find this tender an excellent arena to showcase their capabilities, grow their client base, and contribute positively to community and environmental objectives while aligning with public sector values. The diverse range of services covered under the procurement warrants participation from organisations committed to driving innovation and sustainability in government and environmental sectors.

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Notice Title

Responsible Procurement

Notice Description

Framework for Ethical, Sustainable, and Socially Responsible Procurement Solutions

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04fb22
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031502-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

75131000 - Government services

90700000 - Environmental services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
15 Sep 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2026 - 1 Sep 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOUTHERN UNIVERSITIES MANAGEMENT SERVICES (SUMS)
Contact Name
Owen Phillips-Callaghan
Contact Email
supc@sums.ac.uk
Contact Phone
01182284020

Buyer Location

Locality
READING
Postcode
RG6 6BU
Post Town
Reading
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ16 Berkshire West
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Wokingham
Electoral Ward
Hillside
Westminster Constituency
Earley and Woodley

Further Information

Notice Documents

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