Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
HEART ACADEMIES TRUST
Mile Road
BEDFORD
MK429TR
Contact
Matthew Griffin
matthew.griffin@heartacademiestrust.co.uk
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UKH24 - Bedford
Justification for not providing organisation identifier
Not on any register
Internet address(es)
Main address
https://www.heartacademiestrust.co.uk/
one.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at
https://www.heartacademiestrust.co.uk/
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via
https://www.heartacademiestrust.co.uk/
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Other type
Education
one.5) Main activity
Education
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Sustainability and Procurement Shared Services
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 79418000 - Procurement consultancy services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
It is the intention of Heart Academies Trust (HEART) to procure a service provider to create, lead and operate a fully outsourced sustainability and procurement shared service which is focused on the Education Sector.
By adopting a 'stronger together' approach and a commitment to positive collaboration, we believe the creation of the shared service will enable HEART, other schools and trusts, as well the wider public sector drive improved sustainable, social impact and procurement outcomes at pace.
Our belief is that sustainable procurement takes a wider view and incorporates the net benefits for HEART, the Education Sector, suppliers and the wider community . The shared service will consider the impact of environmental, economic and social factors along with price and quality for all activity, through which customers can maximise the positive impact we can create
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 90700000 - Environmental services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Our aim is to create a sustainability and procurement shared services with the following objectives:
• Ensure financial, ethical and procurement compliance with Education Sector best practices.
• Release vital cashable savings back into the Education Sector (or the relevant Contracting Authority).
• Build buyer and supplier capability with a focus on social value and sustainability.
• Improve outcomes and supplier performance.
• Create social value impact and outcomes with a focus on training, and career opportunities supporting schools core purpose.
• Drive ethical and sustainable practices both in Education and within the supply chain.
• Enhance schools capabilities and compliance around sustainability and social impact.
The services are to be delivered onsite based on customer requirements.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: £10,000,000
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
96
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
The contract will be in place for four (4) years commencing 01 November 2023 with an option to extend for 2 x 24 month periods subject to satisfactory performance.
Contract renewal is expected to take place 12 months prior to the end of the term.
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
Section three. Legal, economic, financial and technical information
three.1) Conditions for participation
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
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
four.1.3) Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system
The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement
Framework agreement with a single operator
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.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date
14 September 2023
Local time
12:00pm
four.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
English
four.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date
14 September 2023
Local time
1:00pm
Section six. Complementary information
six.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement: Yes
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
Heart Academies Trust
Bedford
Country
United Kingdom