Published date: 29 November 2022
Last edited date: 2 October 2023
Open opportunity - This means that the contract is currently active, and the buying department is looking for potential suppliers to fulfil the contract.
Contract summary
Industry
Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy - 09000000
Mining, basic metals and related products - 14000000
Agricultural machinery - 16000000
Leather and textile fabrics, plastic and rubber materials - 19000000
Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting - 31000000
Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment - 35000000
Collected and purified water - 41000000
Industrial machinery - 42000000
Machinery for mining, quarrying, construction equipment - 43000000
Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus) - 44000000
Construction work - 45000000
Repair and maintenance services - 50000000
Installation services (except software) - 51000000
Public utilities - 65000000
Real estate services - 70000000
Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services - 71000000
Research and development services and related consultancy services - 73000000
Services related to the oil and gas industry - 76000000
Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services - 77000000
Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security - 79000000
Education and training services - 80000000
Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services - 90000000
Recreational, cultural and sporting services - 92000000
Other community, social and personal services - 98000000
Location of contract
Any region
Value of contract
£1 to £1,000,000,000
Procurement reference
CIMPLE-279554
Published date
29 November 2022
Closing date
19 December 2027
Closing time
12am
Contract start date
20 December 2027
Contract end date
28 December 2027
Contract type
Works
Procedure type
Restricted procedure
A two-stage procedure, where the first stage is used to select suppliers, who are then invited to bid in the second stage.
Contract is suitable for SMEs?
Yes
Contract is suitable for VCSEs?
Yes
Description
Education Commercial Services (ECS) are seeking to establish a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for the provision of ethically and sustainably sourced Construction, Works and Professional Services from a wide range of suppliers who can make a positive impact on the environment and our communities whilst managing the increasing risk of modern slavery in their sectors.
Education Commercial Services (ECS) is the trading name of Bishop Wilkinson Commercial Services Ltd, a wholly owned subsidiary of Bishop Wilkinson Catholic Education Trust (BWCET) who provide specialist procurement services to the education sector.
We are focused on providing high quality commercial support to the education sector UK wide. Our goal is to ensure we use the most effective and compliant route to market for the customer, taking into account their individual objectives and values. We identify savings whilst delivering Social Value benefits, managing Decarbonisation, Biodiversity, Deforestation, Resource use, Health & Safety, and supporting the local economy and communities.
This DPS will be available and open to the full Public Sector across all regions within the United Kingdom (UK), and has been set up provide public sector buyers with an ethical and sustainable route to market for Construction, Works and associated Professional Services to have a focus on ethical and sustainable practices across suppliers and their supply chains to drive social and environmental impact.
The DPS will create the following benefits across all sectors, locations and suppliers:
• support local SMEs, charities and social enterprises by providing a platform for growth thereby supporting the local economy
• increase the creation of social value within the following themes: Covid-19 Recovery, Tackling Economic Inequality, Fighting Climate Change, Equal Opportunity and Wellbeing
• reduce impact on the environment, whether this be carbon, water, waste reduction and/or circular economy principles
• Mandated sign up to the Government prompt payment policy for suppliers and subcontractors to support local businesses
• Improve supplier awareness and encourage suppliers to embed new working practices in relation to ethical supply, sustainability, community and employee support throughout the supply chain
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 three (3) categories compromise of:
• Service Category
• Geographical Location
• Additional Capabilities
Fully compliant with the Public Contracts regulations 2015
How to apply
Follow the instructions given in the description or the more information section.
About the buyer
Contact name
Emily Stewart
Address
Barmston Court, Turbine Business Park
Nissan Way
Washington
SR53NY
United Kingdom
Telephone
0800 917 7884
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