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title: "Sustainability and Procurement Shared Services"
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buyer: "HEART ACADEMIES TRUST"
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# Sustainability and Procurement Shared Services

Buyer: HEART ACADEMIES TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03f66e

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## Summary

The HEART Academies Trust (HEART) has completed a procurement process for "Sustainability and Procurement Shared Services" in the services category. The procurement aimed to create a shared service focused on the Education Sector that promotes sustainability, collaboration, and positive social impact. The contracting authority, HEART, sought to build buyer and supplier capability, drive ethical and sustainable practices, and enhance schools' compliance with sustainability standards. The contract will last for four years starting from 1st November 2023, with possible extensions subject to performance.

This tender by HEART Academies Trust provides an opportunity for service providers in the education and sustainability sectors to engage in creating positive social impact through sustainable procurement practices. Businesses specialising in procurement consultancy services, sustainability services, and environmental services are well-suited to compete for this contract. The contract period and potential extensions offer long-term business growth opportunities for firms aiming to collaborate with the Education Sector and contribute to sustainable outcomes.

## Notice

It is the intention of Heart Academies Trust (HEART) to procure a service provider to create, lead and operate a fully outsourced sustainability and procurement shared service which is focused on the Education Sector. By adopting a 'stronger together' approach and a commitment to positive collaboration, we believe the creation of the shared service will enable HEART, other schools and trusts, as well the wider public sector drive improved sustainable, social impact and procurement outcomes at pace. Our belief is that sustainable procurement takes a wider view and incorporates the net benefits for HEART, the Education Sector, suppliers and the wider community . The shared service will consider the impact of environmental, economic and social factors along with price and quality for all activity, through which customers can maximise the positive impact we can create

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Our aim is to create a sustainability and procurement shared services with the following objectives: * Ensure financial, ethical and procurement compliance with Education Sector best practices. * Release vital cashable savings back into the Education Sector (or the relevant Contracting Authority). * Build buyer and supplier capability with a focus on social value and sustainability. * Improve outcomes and supplier performance. * Create social value impact and outcomes with a focus on training, and career opportunities supporting schools core purpose. * Drive ethical and sustainable practices both in Education and within the supply chain. * Enhance schools capabilities and compliance around sustainability and social impact. The services are to be delivered onsite based on customer requirements.

Options: The contract will be in place for four (4) years commencing 01 November 2023 with an option to extend for 2 x 24 month periods subject to satisfactory performance. Contract renewal is expected to take place 12 months prior to the end of the term.

Renewal: The contract will be in place for four (4) years commencing 01 November 2023 with an option to extend for 2 x 24 month periods subject to satisfactory performance. Contract renewal is expected to take place 12 months prior to the end of the term.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031903-2023 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Oct 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Sep 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Oct 2023 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | £10,000,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £10,000,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | HEART ACADEMIES TRUST |
| Locality | BEDFORD |
| Post town | Milton Keynes |
| Postcode | MK42 9TR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLH24 Bedford |
| Local authority | Bedford |
| Electoral ward | Cauldwell |
| Westminster constituency | Bedford |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | VALUE MATCH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 79418000 - Procurement consultancy services
- 90700000 - Environmental services

## Release History

- 28 Oct 2023 at 10:12 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031903-2023
- 23 Aug 2023 at 15:11 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024846-2023

## Notice URLs

- https://www.heartacademiestrust.co.uk
- https://www.heartacademiestrust.co.uk/

## Provenance

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