--- title: "Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for the provision of goods and services to drive social impact and improvement" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-e8f01161-69db-4d1d-80b8-96dbb6be921e" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-e8f01161-69db-4d1d-80b8-96dbb6be921e" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e8f01161-69db-4d1d-80b8-96dbb6be921e.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e8f01161-69db-4d1d-80b8-96dbb6be921e.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "HEART ACADEMIES TRUST" published: "2025-01-30" --- # Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for the provision of goods and services to drive social impact and improvement Buyer: HEART ACADEMIES TRUST Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e8f01161-69db-4d1d-80b8-96dbb6be921e [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-e8f01161-69db-4d1d-80b8-96dbb6be921e) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e8f01161-69db-4d1d-80b8-96dbb6be921e.json) ## Summary HEART Academies Trust (HEART), a non-profit charitable company based in Bedford, is initiating a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for the provision of commonly used goods and services aimed at driving social impact and improvement. The Trust oversees four schools and is dedicated to enhancing educational standards and sustainability. The DPS will cater to a plethora of industry categories ranging from basic metals to food, furniture, IT services, and environmental services. The procurement follows a restricted procedure (above threshold), inviting suppliers to indicate their categories for participation. The tender period ends on 15 August 2029, with the contract period starting on 16 August 2029 and ending on 17 August 2029. This process covers a wide geographical scope including the UK, Europe, and other regions worldwide, with specific filters such as Security Clearance and Value Thresholds applied to further competitions. This procurement process offers significant business growth opportunities for a diverse range of suppliers, including SMEs and organisations with a focus on social impact and sustainability. Given the broad spectrum of goods and services required under this DPS, businesses in sectors such as IT services, environmental services, repair and maintenance, and several others, can find valuable opportunities to secure contracts with HEART Academies Trust. By engaging in this procurement process, businesses can contribute to and benefit from the Trust's commitment to sustainable practices, thereby gaining potential long-term partnerships and repeat business within the educational sector and beyond. ## Notice HEART Academies Trust (HEART) are seeking to establish a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for the provision of commonly used goods and services from a wide range of suppliers to drive social impact and improvement. HEART is a non-profit making charitable company based in Bedford, made up of 4 schools. The Trust was established to support local schools build upon existing strengths to improve and maintain high educational standards and encourage continuity of education within the local community. The Department for Education annual funding is PS57.3bn with PS7,460 per pupil and an estimated PS10bn is non-staffing costs. HEART Academies Trust's are focused on driving Sustainable practices and making them available to likeminded Customers. HEART believes sustainable procurement takes a wider view and incorporates the net benefits for both the Trust and the wider world. It considers the impact of environmental, economic and social factors along with price and quality for all activity that can be procured through the DPS 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 Service Category will be selected from a list of categories of common goods and services against the Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV) codes. Geographical location will be selected from NUTS codes, these include a list of UK regions where the service is required. The additional capabilities are a list of filters that will be specific to the further competition and comprise of Security Clearance, Value Threshold, and data security. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7468132f-a9e0-43bd-9a20-a5779fe21c6c | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Dynamic | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Restricted procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 30 Jan 2025 | | Submission deadline | 14 Aug 2029 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 15 Aug 2029 - 17 Aug 2029 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £500,000,000 | | 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 | HEART ACADEMIES TRUST | | Locality | BEDFORD | | Post town | Milton Keynes | | Postcode | MK41 7PZ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | | ITL 3 | TLH24 Bedford | | Local authority | Bedford | | Electoral ward | De Parys | | Westminster constituency | Bedford | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 14 - Mining, basic metals and related products - 15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products - 18 - Clothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessories - 22 - Printed matter and related products - 30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages - 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment - 37 - Musical instruments, sport goods, games, toys, handicraft, art materials and accessories - 39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products - 48 - Software package and information systems - 50 - Repair and maintenance services - 51 - Installation services (except software) - 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services - 64 - Postal and telecommunications services - 66 - Financial and insurance services - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services - 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 - 14000000 - Mining, basic metals and related products - 15000000 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products - 18000000 - Clothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessories - 22000000 - Printed matter and related products - 30000000 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages - 32000000 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment - 37000000 - Musical instruments, sport goods, games, toys, handicraft, art materials and accessories - 39000000 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products - 48000000 - Software package and information systems - 50000000 - Repair and maintenance services - 51000000 - Installation services (except software) - 55000000 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services - 64000000 - Postal and telecommunications services - 66000000 - Financial and insurance services - 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support - 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services - 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 - 30 Jan 2025 at 09:31 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7468132f-a9e0-43bd-9a20-a5779fe21c6c - 30 Jan 2025 at 09:31 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7468132f-a9e0-43bd-9a20-a5779fe21c6c - 20 Oct 2023 at 09:10 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7468132f-a9e0-43bd-9a20-a5779fe21c6c - 17 Aug 2023 at 19:07 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7468132f-a9e0-43bd-9a20-a5779fe21c6c ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7468132f-a9e0-43bd-9a20-a5779fe21c6c 30th January 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://app.cimple.uk/detail/339612 - https://cimple.uk/detail/339612 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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