Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
National Highways
National Highways, The Cube, 199 Wharfside Street
Birmingham
B1 1RN
socialenterprisedps@nationalhighways.co.uk
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UK - United Kingdom
Internet address(es)
Main address
https://nationalhighways.co.uk/
one.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at
https://nationalhighways.co.uk/suppliers/becoming-a-supplier/social-enterprises/
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted to the above-mentioned address
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
National or federal Agency/Office
one.5) Main activity
General public services
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
https://nationalhighways.co.uk/suppliers/becoming-a-supplier/social-enterprises/
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 79993100 - Facilities management services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
National Highways would like to invite Social Enterprises to join the Social Enterprise Dynamic Purchasing System (SEDPS).
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £65,000,000
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: Yes
Tenders may be submitted for all lots
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Cleaning
Lot No
1
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 39830000 - Cleaning products
- 39831000 - Washing preparations
- 39832000 - Dishwashing products
- 39833000 - Anti-dust products
- 90911000 - Accommodation, building and window cleaning services
- 90916000 - Cleaning services of telephone equipment
- 90917000 - Cleaning services of transport equipment
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The requirements let under this category may include cleaning services or cleaning supplies (or both). This may include routine cleaning, reactive cleaning, periodic cleaning, deep cleaning, window cleaning, hygiene services, pest control, consumables, or façade / external cleaning, etc. consumables or façade / external cleaning, etc.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
End date
6 June 2026
This contract is subject to renewal
No
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Event Management
Lot No
2
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 30196100 - Meeting planners
- 32340000 - Microphones and loudspeakers
- 32342412 - Speakers
- 39154000 - Exhibition equipment
- 39154100 - Exhibition stands
- 55120000 - Hotel meeting and conference services
- 79952000 - Event services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The services provided under this category include the organisation and delivery of both internal and external gatherings or meetings e.g. meetings, award / celebration events, conferences, team building events, etc. The type of service provided may include: full-service event management, speakers / talent agencies, venue sourcing agencies, event logistics planning and management, set and exhibition design and construction, etc.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
End date
6 June 2026
This contract is subject to renewal
No
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Food and Beverage
Lot No
3
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 39222000 - Catering supplies
- 39310000 - Catering equipment
- 55511000 - Canteen and other restricted-clientele cafeteria services
- 55512000 - Canteen management services
- 55523000 - Catering services for other enterprises or other institutions
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The requirements let under this category include any food & beverage products or services. It may include catering service contracts, event catering, vending services, coffee machines, the provision of F&B office supplies including tea & coffee, etc.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
End date
6 June 2026
This contract is subject to renewal
No
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Signage
Lot No
4
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 31523200 - Permanent message signs
- 34924000 - Variable message signs
- 34928470 - Signage
- 34992100 - Illuminated traffic signs
- 34992200 - Road signs
- 34992300 - Street signs
- 44423400 - Signs and related items
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The requirements let under this category fall under two types: internal and external. This may include the manufacture and / or installation of any type of signage e.g. outdoor signage, road signage, indoor signage, event signage, vehicle / floor / window graphics etc.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
End date
6 June 2026
This contract is subject to renewal
No
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Training
Lot No
5
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 80511000 - Staff training services
- 80521000 - Training programme services
- 80522000 - Training seminars
- 80531000 - Industrial and technical training services
- 80532000 - Management training services
- 80540000 - Environmental training services
- 80550000 - Safety training services
- 80561000 - Health training services
- 80570000 - Personal development training services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The training services provided under this category may include training course design or delivery. It may include general business training including leadership development, EDI awareness, etc. or specialist training e.g. mental health first aid, health and safety, etc.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
End date
6 June 2026
This contract is subject to renewal
No
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Video and Photography
Lot No
6
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 48515000 - Video conferencing software package
- 79341000 - Advertising services
- 79961000 - Photographic services
- 79962000 - Photograph processing services
- 79963000 - Photograph restoration, copying and retouching services
- 92111000 - Motion picture and video production services
- 92122000 - Motion picture distribution services
- 92130000 - Motion picture projection services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The services provided under this category may include on or off-site services to develop web-based promotional content, event content, etc.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
End date
6 June 2026
This contract is subject to renewal
No
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Waste Management
Lot No
7
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 90513000 - Non-hazardous refuse and waste treatment and disposal services
- 90514000 - Refuse recycling services
- 90521000 - Radioactive waste treatment services
- 90523000 - Toxic waste disposal services except radioactive waste and contaminated soil
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The services provided under this category include general waste and recycling collection services. It may include general waste, food, dry mixed recycling, paper/card recycling, Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment, hazardous waste, etc.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
End date
6 June 2026
This contract is subject to renewal
No
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
Section three. Legal, economic, financial and technical information
three.1) Conditions for participation
three.1.1) Suitability to pursue the professional activity, including requirements relating to enrolment on professional or trade registers
List and brief description of conditions
National Highways would like to invite Social Enterprises, whose main aim is the social and professional integration of disabled and disadvantaged people and that meet the 30% threshold stipulated in Regulation 20 of the Public Contract Regulations 2015, to join the Social Enterprise Dynamic Purchasing System (SEDPS). The purpose of the SEDPS is to make it easier for National Highways, our supply chain and other public bodies to purchase goods and services from Social Enterprises. The use of a DPS is to further National Highways' commitment to social value as detailed in the National Highways Social Value Plan which focuses on the support of social enterprises specifically. A link to the plan can be found below.
For the first 12 months, the SEDPS will be open for use by any organisation that provides works and/or goods and/or services directly to National Highways (i.e. any organisation who has a live contract with National Highways at the point of accessing the SEDPS). After 12 months, the SEDPS may be made available to any organisation that indirectly provides works and/or goods and/or services to National Highways (i.e. any organisation who has a live contract with a supplier to National Highways at the point of accessing the SEDPS).
The SEDPS is open for use by Public Bodies for the full duration of the SEDPS that are identified in the following link https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations and also Local Authorities in England who are identified in following link https://www.local.gov.uk/our-support/guidance-and-resources/communications-support/digital-councils/social-media/go-further/a-z-councils-online
If you are a Social Enterprise and are interested in applying to join the SEDPS, or would like further information, please contact the National Highways Procurement Team at socialenterprisedps@nationalhighways.co.uk or visit our webpage below.
https://nationalhighways.co.uk/suppliers/becoming-a-supplier/social-enterprises/
three.1.2) Economic and financial standing
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
three.1.3) Technical and professional ability
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
three.1.5) Information about reserved contract
The contract is reserved to sheltered workshops and economic operators aiming at the social and professional integration of disabled or disadvantaged persons
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Restricted procedure
four.1.3) Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system
The procurement involves the setting up of a dynamic purchasing system
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number: 2022/S 000-030400
four.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date
29 May 2026
Local time
12:00pm
four.2.3) Estimated date of dispatch of invitations to tender or to participate to selected candidates
28 April 2023
four.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
English
Section six. Complementary information
six.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement: No
six.2) Information about electronic workflows
Electronic ordering will be used
Electronic invoicing will be accepted
Electronic payment will be used
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
Public Procurement Review Service, Cabinet Office
London
publicprocurementreview@cabinetoffice.gov.uk
Country
United Kingdom
Internet address
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/public-procurement-review-service-scope-and-remit