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Supply Chain Social Value Consultancy

HERITAGE FUND

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16 Jan 2026 at 10:05

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Supply Chain Social Value Consultancy" contract has been completed by the Heritage Fund, a central government public authority, based in London. The procurement was structured as a limited competition below the threshold, conducted to enhance social value practices in line with recent legislative changes. The contract, awarded to Nature Positive Ltd, focuses on assessing and improving the Heritage Fund's supply chain in terms of environmental and social impacts. Key aspects include creating an evaluation methodology, developing a supplier code of conduct, and providing recommendations for improvement. The contract period started on 16th January 2026 and will run until 31st March 2026, with consultancy services delivered across various regions within London, UK.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses that specialise in business and management consultancy with a focus on social value and sustainable practices. Companies with expertise in evaluating supply chains, developing frameworks for social and environmental responsibility, and providing strategic recommendations will find this type of contract aligns well with their capabilities. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) like Nature Positive Ltd can particularly benefit from such government contracts, as they support growing their consultancy portfolios while contributing positively to public sector objectives. Businesses positioning themselves as experts in social impact, inclusivity, and modern slavery requirements will be well-suited to compete in similar future tenders.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Supply Chain Social Value Consultancy

Notice Description

The Heritage Fund is taking the opportunity around some legislation changes such as the Procurement Act 2023 etc to review how we are applying, monitoring, evaluating and reporting in line with the Social Value Act We are therefore seeking a provider to deliver the following (please note the list below is not limited to the areas listed) these requirements are to be produced in line with Legislation and Government guidance already in place or coming into force at the end of October 2024: Understanding: *Assessment of existing supply chain - understanding environmental impact, social impact, inclusivity of current suppliers and modern slavery requirements. (minimum top 20 by value) *Provide benchmarking around social value of the Heritage Fund against other organisations and share best practice. *Assessment and collation of social value criteria within Framework Agreements and other Contracts that we already use such a Crown Commercial Services (CCS) *Understanding of Greening Government Sustainable Procurement requirements and how to implement these. Improving: *Creation of methodology to evaluate and monitor social value contribution of new and existing suppliers Embedding: *Creation of a toolkit including examples of social value questions linked to a variety of different project requirements etc. Including provision of templates for social value questions with associated guidance which supports colleagues with rationale. *Production of a Suppliers Code of Conduct incorporating but not limited to Sustainability, EDI, modern slavery, anti bribery etc *Drafting of a Modern Slavery Statement for the Heritage Fund *Provide recommendations for improvement To view this notice, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=1006949981

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06074d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003748-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£30,656 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
16 Jan 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HERITAGE FUND
Contact Name
David Doughty
Contact Email
procurement@heritagefund.org.uk
Contact Phone
000000000

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
EC4R 2YA
Post Town
Central London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
City of London
Electoral Ward
Dowgate
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NATURE POSITIVE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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