--- title: "Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for Sustainable and Ethically sourced Works/Construction projects (including professional services) delivering decarbonisation, biodiversity, energy efficiency, estate management and social value in local communities" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-bc94fb41-ab5f-4b87-b608-f962479e10fb" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-bc94fb41-ab5f-4b87-b608-f962479e10fb" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-bc94fb41-ab5f-4b87-b608-f962479e10fb.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-bc94fb41-ab5f-4b87-b608-f962479e10fb.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "BISHOP WILKINSON CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST" published: "2023-10-02" --- # Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for Sustainable and Ethically sourced Works/Construction projects (including professional services) delivering decarbonisation, biodiversity, energy efficiency, estate management and social value in local communities Buyer: BISHOP WILKINSON CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-bc94fb41-ab5f-4b87-b608-f962479e10fb [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-bc94fb41-ab5f-4b87-b608-f962479e10fb) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-bc94fb41-ab5f-4b87-b608-f962479e10fb.json) ## Summary The Bishop Wilkinson Catholic Education Trust is establishing a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for sustainably sourced Construction, Works, and Professional Services. This DPS aims to drive social and environmental impact by encouraging ethical and sustainable practices. The DPS will support local SMEs, charities, and social enterprises, increase social value creation, reduce environmental impact, and require swift payment policy adherence. The procurement stage is in the tender phase, with a deadline set for December 19, 2027. This public procurement opportunity presents a chance for businesses that focus on sustainability and ethical sourcing to compete. Suppliers who can positively impact the environment and community while managing modern slavery risks will be well-suited for this tender. The opportunity covers various sectors and locations within the UK, offering a platform for growth to selected suppliers. The DPS categories include Service Category, Geographical Location, and Additional Capabilities to invite appropriate suppliers for further competition. ## Notice Education Commercial Services (ECS) are seeking to establish a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for the provision of ethically and sustainably sourced Construction, Works and Professional Services from a wide range of suppliers who can make a positive impact on the environment and our communities whilst managing the increasing risk of modern slavery in their sectors. Education Commercial Services (ECS) is the trading name of Bishop Wilkinson Commercial Services Ltd, a wholly owned subsidiary of Bishop Wilkinson Catholic Education Trust (BWCET) who provide specialist procurement services to the education sector. We are focused on providing high quality commercial support to the education sector UK wide. Our goal is to ensure we use the most effective and compliant route to market for the customer, taking into account their individual objectives and values. We identify savings whilst delivering Social Value benefits, managing Decarbonisation, Biodiversity, Deforestation, Resource use, Health & Safety, and supporting the local economy and communities. This DPS will be available and open to the full Public Sector across all regions within the United Kingdom (UK), and has been set up provide public sector buyers with an ethical and sustainable route to market for Construction, Works and associated Professional Services to have a focus on ethical and sustainable practices across suppliers and their supply chains to drive social and environmental impact. The DPS will create the following benefits across all sectors, locations and suppliers: * support local SMEs, charities and social enterprises by providing a platform for growth thereby supporting the local economy * increase the creation of social value within the following themes: Covid-19 Recovery, Tackling Economic Inequality, Fighting Climate Change, Equal Opportunity and Wellbeing * reduce impact on the environment, whether this be carbon, water, waste reduction and/or circular economy principles * Mandated sign up to the Government prompt payment policy for suppliers and subcontractors to support local businesses * Improve supplier awareness and encourage suppliers to embed new working practices in relation to ethical supply, sustainability, community and employee support throughout the supply chain 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 three (3) categories compromise of: * Service Category * Geographical Location * Additional Capabilities Fully compliant with the Public Contracts regulations 2015 ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a4445323-dc45-49c6-9fad-424669545cad | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Dynamic | | Procurement category | Works | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Restricted procedure | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 2 Oct 2023 | | Submission deadline | 19 Dec 2027 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 20 Dec 2027 - 28 Dec 2027 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £1,000,000,000 | | 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 | BISHOP WILKINSON CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST | | Additional buyers | CIMPLE LIMITED | | Locality | GATESHEAD | | Post town | Sunderland | | Postcode | SR5 3NY | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | | ITL 3 | TLC44 Sunderland | | Local authority | Sunderland | | Electoral ward | Washington North | | Westminster constituency | Washington and Gateshead South | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 09 - Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy - 14 - Mining, basic metals and related products - 16 - Agricultural machinery - 19 - Leather and textile fabrics, plastic and rubber materials - 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting - 35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment - 41 - Collected and purified water - 42 - Industrial machinery - 43 - Machinery for mining, quarrying, construction equipment - 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus) - 45 - Construction work - 50 - Repair and maintenance services - 51 - Installation services (except software) - 65 - Public utilities - 70 - Real estate services - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services - 76 - Services related to the oil and gas industry - 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 ### Codes - 09000000 - Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy - 14000000 - Mining, basic metals and related products - 16000000 - Agricultural machinery - 19000000 - Leather and textile fabrics, plastic and rubber materials - 31000000 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting - 35000000 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment - 41000000 - Collected and purified water - 42000000 - Industrial machinery - 43000000 - Machinery for mining, quarrying, construction equipment - 44000000 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus) - 45000000 - Construction work - 50000000 - Repair and maintenance services - 51000000 - Installation services (except software) - 65000000 - Public utilities - 70000000 - Real estate services - 71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services - 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services - 76000000 - Services related to the oil and gas industry - 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 ## Release History - 2 Oct 2023 at 08:02 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a4445323-dc45-49c6-9fad-424669545cad - 2 Oct 2023 at 08:01 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a4445323-dc45-49c6-9fad-424669545cad - 25 Apr 2023 at 09:42 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a4445323-dc45-49c6-9fad-424669545cad - 30 Nov 2022 at 13:58 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a4445323-dc45-49c6-9fad-424669545cad - 29 Nov 2022 at 15:17 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a4445323-dc45-49c6-9fad-424669545cad - 29 Nov 2022 at 11:09 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a4445323-dc45-49c6-9fad-424669545cad - 29 Nov 2022 at 11:09 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a4445323-dc45-49c6-9fad-424669545cad - 29 Nov 2022 at 11:09 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a4445323-dc45-49c6-9fad-424669545cad - 29 Nov 2022 at 11:08 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a4445323-dc45-49c6-9fad-424669545cad - 29 Nov 2022 at 11:08 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a4445323-dc45-49c6-9fad-424669545cad - 29 Nov 2022 at 10:53 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a4445323-dc45-49c6-9fad-424669545cad ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a4445323-dc45-49c6-9fad-424669545cad 2nd October 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://app.cimple.uk/detail/279554 - https://cimple-assets-production.s3.amazonaws.com/attachments/opportunity/279554-1-ae4f7b85-e2c8-470e-8389-4fb3091f4a23_pdf_file.zip?v=63836938413 DPS Bid pack.zip - https://cimple-assets-production.s3.amazonaws.com/attachments/opportunity/279554-1-bc8bfd40-4ce0-46f7-b267-8e34263911d4_pdf_file.zip?v=63836939291 Bid Pack.zip - https://cimple-assets-production.s3.amazonaws.com/attachments/opportunity/279554-1-66e268b3-3e57-494c-b48f-9f1456b1a96c_pdf_file.zip?v=63836939291 Bid Pack.zip - https://cimple-assets-production.s3.amazonaws.com/attachments/opportunity/279554-1-436a1199-7c30-4ca0-87f1-0f24542eceff_pdf_file.zip?v=63836939325 Bid Pack.zip - https://cimple-assets-production.s3.amazonaws.com/attachments/opportunity/279554-1-49d9681c-212f-4c5d-98c2-c79e2defbc9f_pdf_file.zip?v=63836939325 Bid Pack.zip ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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