--- title: "DPS for Voluntary, Charitable and Social Enterprises (VCSE's) for ad hoc and lower value Goods, Services and Works" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-877b2ed1-80d8-410f-b653-91a51c37702a" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-877b2ed1-80d8-410f-b653-91a51c37702a" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-877b2ed1-80d8-410f-b653-91a51c37702a.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-877b2ed1-80d8-410f-b653-91a51c37702a.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "ORBIT GROUP LIMITED" published: "2022-07-14" --- # DPS for Voluntary, Charitable and Social Enterprises (VCSE's) for ad hoc and lower value Goods, Services and Works Buyer: ORBIT GROUP LIMITED Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-877b2ed1-80d8-410f-b653-91a51c37702a [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-877b2ed1-80d8-410f-b653-91a51c37702a) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-877b2ed1-80d8-410f-b653-91a51c37702a.json) ## Summary The procurement process involves Orbit Group Limited, which is currently soliciting bids for a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) titled "DPS for Voluntary, Charitable and Social Enterprises (VCSE's) for ad hoc and lower value Goods, Services and Works". This initiative falls under the services category and is based in Coventry, England. The DPS aims to provide an accessible platform for VCSEs and similar organisations by facilitating procurements through a selective process that encourages social value. The tender is active and anticipated to remain open until 18 April 2031, allowing suppliers ample time to apply and submit their expressions of interest. This tender presents significant opportunities for social enterprises and small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) focused on the provision of lower-value goods, services, and works, including cleaning, office supplies, and educational services, among others. By partnering with Orbit and engaging in this social procurement process, businesses can contribute to community development while also benefitting from the growing demand for socially responsible suppliers. The initiative aligns with both organisational ESG goals and public sector commitments to social value, making it an attractive opportunity for those in the relevant sectors. ## Notice This Dynamic Purchasing System (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 other 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. Suppliers will need to click on the link to view this opportunity on Procontract and 'register interest' to view and download the documents and complete application. Please contact beth@supplychange.co.uk if you need any assistance. This DPS will be open for use for the wider Public and other sectors who want to increase their commitment to Social Value. Please contact group.tenders@orbit.org.uk for further information. Public sector organisations are as defined here https://www.ons.gov.uk/economy/nationalaccounts/uksectoraccounts/datasets/publicsectorclassificationguide. Contract Value is estimate of spend only. Lots included in this DPS are as follows: 1. Cleaning services and products 2. Office services and supplies 3. Language Services 4. Furniture 5. Education and Training 6. Wellbeing services 7. Health and Safety 8. Clothing Services 9. Minor Building Works 10. Grounds Maintenance 11. Refuse, Waste, Recycling & Re-use 12. Flooring 13. Woodwork 14. Promotional items and Gifts 15. Food and Drink 16. House Clearances / Removals 17. Signage 18. Vouchers 19. IT Supplies & Services 20. Consultancy Services 21. Other Goods, Services or Works Additional information: Orbit are working with Supply Change in delivering this DPS. Founded in 2018, Supply Change connects organisations looking for goods and services with social enterprise suppliers who can deliver quality and a positive impact. This is done through their platform of pre-vetted social enterprises and social procurement services, including spend analysis, impact assessment and events. Supply Change is a female founded social enterprise shortlisted by Natwest 2 years in a row as a top 100 social enterprise in the UK. "At Supply Change we believe in the power of social procurement. We connect organisations who need goods and services, with social suppliers who can deliver quality and a positive impact". See further information at www.supplychange.co.uk Please ignore the contract dates published in this notice. The DPS is currently live and is expected to remain open until April 2031 and available for suppliers to apply at any time. Suppliers successfully admitted on to the DPS will have the chance to bid for any requirement from Orbit or other public sector organisations via receipt of an Invitation To Tender for the relevant Lot(s) selected. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f1576dab-6ec1-49d6-9d7f-8e9df473a995 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Dynamic | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Restricted procedure | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 14 Jul 2022 | | Submission deadline | 18 Apr 2031 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 18 Apr 2031 - 30 Apr 2031 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £5,000,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | ORBIT GROUP LIMITED | | Locality | COVENTRY | | Post town | Coventry | | Postcode | CV3 2SU | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands | | ITL 3 | TLG33 Coventry | | Local authority | Coventry | | Electoral ward | Wyken | | Westminster constituency | Coventry East | | Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 98 - Other community, social and personal services ### Codes - 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services ## Release History - 14 Jul 2022 at 14:31 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f1576dab-6ec1-49d6-9d7f-8e9df473a995 - 2 Jul 2021 at 13:29 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/24cd6e7e-3801-4282-90a0-9c39035ec9d9 - 2 Jul 2021 at 13:21 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dbcd9ca2-1d86-4c01-a239-1773c6f1e396 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f1576dab-6ec1-49d6-9d7f-8e9df473a995 14th July 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/24cd6e7e-3801-4282-90a0-9c39035ec9d9 2nd July 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dbcd9ca2-1d86-4c01-a239-1773c6f1e396 2nd July 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=7472a9d2-d181-eb11-810b-005056b64545 Advert ## Notice URLs - http://www.orbit.org.uk - https://www.ons.gov.uk/economy/nationalaccounts/uksectoraccounts/datasets/publicsectorclassificationguide ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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