Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13d13-526f-703d-81e0-ff7bb57b1e0f/dynamic-purchasing-system-dps-for-the-provision-of-goods-and-services-to-drive Open for bids GB restricted procedure Suitable for SMEs # Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for the provision of goods and services to drive social impact and improvement [Heart Academies Trust](https://tendernation.io/buyers/heart-academies-trust) Estimated value £1 to £500,000,000 Published 17 Aug 2023 Deadline 1030 days left 15 Aug 2029 ## 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 HEART Academies Trust (HEART) 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 drive social impact and improvement. HEART is a non-profit making charitable company based in Bedford, made up of 4 schools. The Trust was established to support local schools build upon existing strengths to improve and maintain high educational standards and encourage continuity of education within the local community. The Department for Education annual funding is £57.3bn with £7,460 per pupil and an estimated £10bn is non-staffing costs. HEART Academies Trust's are focused on driving Sustainable practices and making them available to likeminded Customers. HEART believes sustainable procurement takes a wider view and incorporates the net benefits for both the Trust and the wider world. It considers the impact of environmental, economic and social factors along with price and quality for all activity that can be procured through the DPS 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 Service Category will be selected from a list of categories of common goods and services against the Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV) codes. Geographical location will be selected from NUTS codes, these include a list of UK regions where the service is required. The additional capabilities are a list of filters that will be specific to the further competition and comprise of Security Clearance, Value Threshold, and data security. 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/e8f01161-69db-4d1d-80b8-96dbb6be921e) 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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