Published date: 23 August 2023

Closed opportunity - This means that the contract is currently closed. The buying department may be considering suppliers that have already applied, or no suitable offers were made.


Closing: 14 September 2023, 12pm

Contract summary

Industry

  • Procurement consultancy services - 79418000

Location of contract

MK42 9TR

Value of contract

£10,000,000

Procurement reference

2023/S 000-024846

Published date

23 August 2023

Closing date

14 September 2023

Closing time

12pm

Contract start date

1 November 2023

Contract end date

30 October 2031

Contract type

Service contract

Procedure type

Open procedure (above threshold)

Any interested supplier may submit a tender in response to an opportunity notice.

This procedure can be used for procurements above the relevant contract value threshold.

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

Yes


Description

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.


About the buyer

Contact name

Matthew Griffin

Address

Mile Road
BEDFORD
MK429TR
England

Telephone

01234 290053

Email

matthew.griffin@heartacademiestrust.co.uk