A DPS for sustainable and ethically sourced goods and services, delivering social value in local communities
- Buyer
- Bishop Wilkinson Catholic Education Trust
- Value
- Not published
- Closes
- 5 May 2028
- Where
- Washington, the North East
- Type
- Dynamic purchasing system (open to join)
In plain English
A Catholic education trust is setting up an open marketplace (called a DPS) where public sector organisations across the UK can buy commonly used goods and services from approved suppliers. They want suppliers who focus on ethical sourcing, sustainability, and creating social value in local communities.
What the buyer wants
• Join their approved supplier list by applying to specific categories (Service, Geographical Location, and Additional Capabilities) based on what you provide • Demonstrate ethical and sustainable practices in your business and supply chain • Show commitment to social value outcomes (Covid recovery, tackling inequality, climate action, equal opportunity, wellbeing)
Likely requirements
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No budget is specified, so you won't know the contract value upfront; suppliers with no demonstrable sustainability or ethical practice evidence, or those unable to accept 10-day payment terms, will struggle to be competitive.
How to bid
This is a Dynamic Purchasing System: an open list of approved suppliers. You can apply to join at any time while it runs, and once accepted you can bid for the individual contracts the buyer runs through it.
How dynamic purchasing systems work
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