Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13cbf-e483-7181-a35f-f91d91bb6f2d/a-dps-for-sustainable-and-ethically-sourced-goods-and-services-delivering-socia Open for bids GB restricted procedure Suitable for SMEs # A DPS for sustainable and ethically sourced goods and services, delivering social value in local communities [Bishop Wilkinson Catholic Education Trust](https://tendernation.io/buyers/bishop-wilkinson-catholic-education-trust) Estimated value Not stated Published 9 May 2022 Deadline 564 days left 6 May 2028 ## 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 Bishop Wilkinson Catholic Education Trust (BWCET) are seeking to establish a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for the provision of commonly used goods and services from a wide range of suppliers to create an ethical and sustainable supply chain to deliver social value in local communities. 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. Education Commercial Services (ECS) is focused on providing high quality commercial support to the education sector with a specific focus on supporting the North East region. Our goal is to ensure we use the most effective and compliant route to market for the customer, taking into account their individual objectives whilst identifying savings, social value benefits and supporting the local economy and communities. Although ECS currently has a focus within the education sector in the North East, the DPS will be available and open to the full Public Sector to access an ethical and sustainable supply chain for commonly used goods and services across all regions within the United Kingdom (UK). The DPS has been designed and set up to have a focus on ethical and sustainable practices across suppliers and their supply chain to drive social value outcomes 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 • encourage 10-day payment terms for suppliers and subcontractors to support local businesses • create 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 Additional information: Bishop Wilkinson Catholic Education Trust (BWCET) are seeking to establish a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for the provision of commonly used goods and services from a wide range of suppliers to create an ethical and sustainable supply chain to deliver social value in local communities. 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 - based on CPV codes • Geographical Location - based on NUTS codes • Additional Capabilities Read full description ## CPV classification Mining, basic metals and related products Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/86106201-fd0f-48e7-874e-8df4d45e2e96) 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. [Track tenders free](https://tendernation.io/register) [Buyer profile Bishop Wilkinson Catholic Education Trust: past awards and live tenders](https://tendernation.io/buyers/bishop-wilkinson-catholic-education-trust) [Sector More Mining & quarrying products tenders](https://tendernation.io/sectors/mining-quarrying-products) ## More tenders like this [Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for Sustainable and Ethically sourced Works/Construction projects (including professional services) delivering decarbonisation, biodiversity, energy efficiency, estate management and social value in local communities · Bishop Wilkinson Catholic Education Trust · 426 days left · 19 Dec 2027](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13cc8-82a8-7036-81ce-751269456cf3/dynamic-purchasing-system-dps-for-sustainable-and-ethically-sourced-workscons) [Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for the provision of goods and services to drive social impact and improvement · Heart Academies Trust · 1030 days left · 15 Aug 2029](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13d13-526f-703d-81e0-ff7bb57b1e0f/dynamic-purchasing-system-dps-for-the-provision-of-goods-and-services-to-drive) [Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for SEND Independent School Places · Worcestershire County Council · 163 days left · 31 Mar 2027](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13ba7-400f-73ee-9b57-363a6e34ca41/dynamic-purchasing-system-dps-for-send-independent-school-places) [University of Sheffield Energy Procurement Services DPS · Cirrus Purchasing Ltd · 1239 days left · 11 Mar 2030](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13cb6-3ae7-7141-91a7-e0bba1af1e53/university-of-sheffield-energy-procurement-services-dps) [Dynamic Market (DM) for the provision of goods and services to drive economical, social and governance impact and improvement · The White Horse Federation · 3451 days left · 31 Mar 2036](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13bd9-bde9-71c5-a38f-2ae91c7039ca/dynamic-market-dm-for-the-provision-of-goods-and-services-to-drive-economical) [Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for Design and Consultancy Services · Prosper · 907 days left · 13 Apr 2029](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c50-3ecb-71d0-89fa-029e612ab1d4/dynamic-purchasing-system-dps-for-design-and-consultancy-services)