Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c7c-b811-709a-b38e-69bf4bae6971/dps-for-voluntary-charitable-and-social-enterprises-vcses-for-ad-hoc-and-low closed GB restricted procedure Suitable for SMEs # DPS for Voluntary, Charitable and Social Enterprises (VCSE's) for ad hoc and lower value Goods, Services and Works [Orbit Group Limited](https://tendernation.io/buyers/orbit-group-limited) Estimated value £500,000 Published 11 Mar 2021 Deadline Closed 12 Apr 2021 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Buyer says suitable for VCSEs The buyer ticked “suitable for voluntary, community and social enterprises” on the notice. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender This Dynamic Purchasing System (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 other 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. Suppliers will need to click on the link to view this opportunity on Procontract and 'register interest' to view and download the documents and complete application. The anticipated go-live date for this DPS is 1st May. This DPS will be open for use for the wider Public and other sectors who want to increase their commitment to Social Value. Please contact for further information. Lots included in this DPS are as follows: - Cleaning services and products - Office services and supplies - Language Services - Furniture - Education and Training - Wellbeing services - Health and Safety - Clothing Services - Minor Building Works - Grounds Maintenance - Refuse, Waste, Recycling & Re-use - Flooring - Woodwork - Promotional items and Gifts - Food and Drink - House Clearances / Removals - Signage - Vouchers - IT Supplies & Services - Consultancy Services - Other Goods, Services or Works Additional information: Founded in 2018, Supply Change connects organisations looking for goods and services with social enterprise suppliers who can deliver quality and a positive impact. This is done through their platform of pre-vetted social enterprises and social procurement services, including spend analysis, impact assessment and events. Supply Change is a female founded social enterprise shortlisted by Natwest 2 years in a row as a top 100 social enterprise in the UK. "At Supply Change we believe in the power of social procurement. We connect organisations who need goods and services, with social suppliers who can deliver quality and a positive impact". See further information at [supplychange.co.uk](https://www.supplychange.co.uk) Read full description ## CPV classification Other community, social and personal services Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/ba62a839-1ab8-4f7c-bf3a-eec3027bac51) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. 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