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title: "https://nationalhighways.co.uk/suppliers/becoming-a-supplier/social-enterprises/"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-037cec"
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# https://nationalhighways.co.uk/suppliers/becoming-a-supplier/social-enterprises/

Buyer: NATIONAL HIGHWAYS  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-037cec

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## Summary

National Highways has issued a tender inviting Social Enterprises to participate in the Social Enterprise Dynamic Purchasing System (SEDPS). The tender covers multiple categories such as Cleaning, Event Management, Food and Beverage, Signage, Training, Video and Photography, and Waste Management. The deadline for tender submission is 29th May 2026, and the second stage invitation is planned for 28th April 2023.

This opportunity aims to create business growth prospects for Social Enterprises focusing on the social and professional integration of disabled and disadvantaged individuals. Businesses offering facilities management services, catering supplies, and event planning are well-suited to compete. The procurement method is selective, with a focus on social value and supporting Social Enterprises. Interested parties can find more details on the submission process here.

## Notice

National Highways would like to invite Social Enterprises to join the Social Enterprise Dynamic Purchasing System (SEDPS).

### Lot Information

Cleaning

The requirements let under this category may include cleaning services or cleaning supplies (or both). This may include routine cleaning, reactive cleaning, periodic cleaning, deep cleaning, window cleaning, hygiene services, pest control, consumables, or facade / external cleaning, etc. consumables or facade / external cleaning, etc.

Event Management

The services provided under this category include the organisation and delivery of both internal and external gatherings or meetings e.g. meetings, award / celebration events, conferences, team building events, etc. The type of service provided may include: full-service event management, speakers / talent agencies, venue sourcing agencies, event logistics planning and management, set and exhibition design and construction, etc.

Food and Beverage

The requirements let under this category include any food & beverage products or services. It may include catering service contracts, event catering, vending services, coffee machines, the provision of F&B office supplies including tea & coffee, etc.

Signage

The requirements let under this category fall under two types: internal and external. This may include the manufacture and / or installation of any type of signage e.g. outdoor signage, road signage, indoor signage, event signage, vehicle / floor / window graphics etc.

Training

The training services provided under this category may include training course design or delivery. It may include general business training including leadership development, EDI awareness, etc. or specialist training e.g. mental health first aid, health and safety, etc.

Video and Photography

The services provided under this category may include on or off-site services to develop web-based promotional content, event content, etc.

Waste Management

The services provided under this category include general waste and recycling collection services. It may include general waste, food, dry mixed recycling, paper/card recycling, Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment, hazardous waste, etc.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012285-2023 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Dynamic |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning, Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Apr 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 29 May 2026 |
| Future notice date | 29 Apr 2023 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £65,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NATIONAL HIGHWAYS |
| Locality | GUILDFORD |
| Post town | Guildford |
| Postcode | GU1 4LZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Electoral ward | Ladywood |
| Westminster constituency | Birmingham Ladywood |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages
- 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting
- 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment
- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation
- 39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products
- 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)
- 48 - Software package and information systems
- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade 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

### Codes

- 30196100 - Meeting planners
- 31523200 - Permanent message signs
- 32340000 - Microphones and loudspeakers
- 32342412 - Speakers
- 34924000 - Variable message signs
- 34928470 - Signage
- 34992100 - Illuminated traffic signs
- 34992200 - Road signs
- 34992300 - Street signs
- 39154000 - Exhibition equipment
- 39154100 - Exhibition stands
- 39222000 - Catering supplies
- 39310000 - Catering equipment
- 39830000 - Cleaning products
- 39831000 - Washing preparations
- 39832000 - Dishwashing products
- 39833000 - Anti-dust products
- 44423400 - Signs and related items
- 48515000 - Video conferencing software package
- 55120000 - Hotel meeting and conference services
- 55511000 - Canteen and other restricted-clientele cafeteria services
- 55512000 - Canteen management services
- 55523000 - Catering services for other enterprises or other institutions
- 79341000 - Advertising services
- 79952000 - Event services
- 79961000 - Photographic services
- 79962000 - Photograph processing services
- 79963000 - Photograph restoration, copying and retouching services
- 79993100 - Facilities management services
- 80511000 - Staff training services
- 80521000 - Training programme services
- 80522000 - Training seminars
- 80531000 - Industrial and technical training services
- 80532000 - Management training services
- 80540000 - Environmental training services
- 80550000 - Safety training services
- 80561000 - Health training services
- 80570000 - Personal development training services
- 90513000 - Non-hazardous refuse and waste treatment and disposal services
- 90514000 - Refuse recycling services
- 90521000 - Radioactive waste treatment services
- 90523000 - Toxic waste disposal services except radioactive waste and contaminated soil
- 90911000 - Accommodation, building and window cleaning services
- 90916000 - Cleaning services of telephone equipment
- 90917000 - Cleaning services of transport equipment
- 92111000 - Motion picture and video production services
- 92122000 - Motion picture distribution services
- 92130000 - Motion picture projection services

## Release History

- 28 Apr 2023 at 11:47 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012285-2023
- 27 Oct 2022 at 15:17 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030400-2022

## Notice URLs

- https://nationalhighways.co.uk/
- https://nationalhighways.co.uk/media/tdog2fma/ccs0622297296-003_social-value-strategy-report_final.pdf
- https://nationalhighways.co.uk/suppliers/becoming-a-supplier/social-enterprises/
- https://nationalhighways.ukp.app.jaggaer.com/esop/ogc-host/public/nationalhighways/web/login.jst?_ncp=1668156695442.1319654-1
- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations
- https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/public-procurement-review-service-scope-and-remit
- https://www.local.gov.uk/our-support/guidance-and-resources/communications-support/digital-councils/social-media/go-further/a-z-councils-online

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