Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13cdb-bac1-7200-929a-b2ec6f42e2d2/term-extension-of-the-national-highways-social-enterprise-dynamic-purchasing-sy Open for bids GB restricted procedure Suitable for SMEs # Term Extension of the National Highway's Social Enterprise Dynamic Purchasing System [National Highways](https://tendernation.io/buyers/national-highways) Estimated value £65,000,000 Published 14 Aug 2023 Deadline 665 days left 14 Aug 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 National Highways is inviting organisations to apply to the Social Enterprise Dynamic Purchasing System (SEDPS) to provide Goods and/or Services to National Highways, our Supply Chain and other Government departments across England. The SEDPS is available to organisations with primarily social objectives whose surpluses are principally reinvested for that purpose in the business or in the community, rather than being driven by the need to maximise profit for shareholders and owners. If you are interested in applying to join the SEDPS or would like further information, please contact the National Highways Procurement Team at or visit our webpage below. [nationalhighways.co.uk](https://nationalhighways.co.uk/suppliers/becoming-a-supplier/social-enterprises/) The SEDPS is open for use by all Government Agency and Public Bodies for the full duration of the SEDPS that are identified in the following link: [gov.uk](https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations), Local Authorities in England and Wales who are identified in following link: [local.gov.uk](https://www.local.gov.uk/our-support/guidance-and-resources/communications-support/digital-councils/social-media/go-further/a-z-councils-online), Local Authorities in Scotland who are identified in the following link: [mygov.scot/organisations](https://www.mygov.scot/organisations), and Universities and educational providers who are identified in the following link: [ucas.com](https://www.ucas.com/explore/search/providers?query=). The SEDPS is also open for use by any organisations that directly (i.e. any organisation who has a live contract directly with National Highways) and indirectly (i.e. any organisations who has a live contract with a direct supplier of National Highways) provides works and/or goods and/or services to National Highways. If you are interested in using the SEDPS or would like further information, please contact the National Highways Procurement Team at . The use of the SEDPS is to further National Highways' commitment to social value, in support of National Highways Social Value Plan. A link to the plan can be found below. [nationalhighways.co.uk](https://nationalhighways.co.uk/media/tdog2fma/ccs0622297296-003_social-value-strategy-report_final.pdf) The SEDPS launched on the 14th August 2023 for 3 years, with an expiry date of the 14th August 2026. The purpose of this notice is to inform the market that National Highways has extended the lifetime of the SEDPS for a further two years. The SEDPS will now expire on the 14th August 2028. Please contact the National Highways Procurement Team at or visit our webpage below for more information. Read full description ## CPV classification Food, beverages, tobacco and related products Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/35ea3978-023e-46a2-ad9d-e1656b909c92) 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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