--- title: "DPS for Voluntary, Charitable and Social Enterprises (VCSE's) for ad hoc and lower value Goods, Services and Works" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0290a9" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0290a9" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0290a9.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0290a9.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "ORBIT GROUP LIMITED" published: "2021-02-05" --- # 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: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0290a9 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0290a9) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0290a9.json) ## Summary The procurement process, initiated by Orbit Group Limited, focuses on establishing a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) aimed at Voluntary, Charitable, and Social Enterprises (VCSEs) for the provision of ad hoc and lower value goods, services, and works. The DPS is classified under the industry category of Other community, social, and personal services and is currently in the planning stage, with a future notice date set for 1 April 2021. The procurement process will facilitate various needs, including cleaning services, education and training, and health and safety, primarily located within the UK. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those in the VCSE sector, to expand their reach and engage with public procurement. Companies that provide lower value services or goods, such as cleaning, office supplies, and health services, would be particularly well-suited to compete. By participating in this DPS, businesses can align with growing governmental and societal interest in social value and sustainability initiatives, thereby leveraging their services to fulfil community-oriented contracts while contributing to broader social objectives. ## Notice This 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 private 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. ### Lot Information DPS for Voluntary, Charitable and Social Enterprises (VCSE's) for ad hoc and lower value Goods, Services and Works This will be split into Lots to allow contracting authorities and other organisations to see what services are on offer by VCSE's. Proposed Lots: * Cleaning services and supplies * Office services and supplies * Language services * Furniture * Education and Training * Wellbeing services * Health and Safety * Clothing * Minor building works * Grounds Maintenance * Waste services * Carpets and Flooring * Woodwork * Promotional items and Gifts * Food and Drink * House Clearances / Removals * Signage * Vouchers * IT * Consultancy * Other Goods Services & Works Additional information: The government is committed to tackling inequality and giving everyone across the country the opportunity to fulfil their potential. Interpretation of Social Enterprise's is varied and so we generally use the 4 points below 1/ Check what legal structure they are - if they are a Community Interest Company (CIC) this means they will have an asset lock on the distribution of their profits which is proof they do not distribute profits to shareholders. 2/ If they are not a CIC or a charity, ask to see their governing documents - their social or environmental mission should be in their articles of association- this should be stated as the organisation's primary purpose over commercial purposes. 3/ If they have the 'Social Enterprise Mark' this is the best certification you can get to prove they are a social enterprise. Organisations are checked very rigorously before receiving the mark. 4/ Sheltered Workshops ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002370-2021 | | Notice type | Planning Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 5 Feb 2021 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 31 Mar 2021 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planned | | Lots status | Planned | | 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 | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 98 - Other community, social and personal services ### Codes - 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services ## Release History - 5 Feb 2021 at 14:53 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002370-2021 ## Notice URLs - http://www.orbit.org.uk - https://procontract.due-north.com ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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