Term Extension of the National Highways Social Enterprise Dynamic Purchasing System (SEDPS)

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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 socialenterprisedps@nationalhighways.co.uk or visit our webpage below. 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: https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations, Local Authorities in England and Wales 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, Local Authorities in Scotland who are identified in the following link: https://www.mygov.scot/organisations, and Universities and educational providers who are identified in the following link: 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 socialenterprisedps@nationalhighways.co.uk. 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. 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 socialenterprisedps@nationalhighways.co.uk or visit our webpage below for more information. Lot 1: Cleaning, Cleaning Products & Hygiene Products The requirements let under this category may include cleaning services or cleaning/hygiene supplies (or both). This may include routine cleaning, cleaning products, reactive cleaning, periodic cleaning, deep cleaning, window cleaning, hygiene products, pest control, consumables, or façade / external cleaning etc. Lot 2: Construction, Engineering, Assembly and Manufacturing The requirements let under this category may include the assembly of components, creation of new products or unused products using raw materials, engineering, and manufacturing. It may also include small construction works (i.e. small buildings, paths, infrastructure), casting and moulding, machining, forging, joining, shearing and forming etc. Lot 3: Design and Video & Photography The requirements let under this category may include any design services, including graphic design, product design, and digital media design. It may also include photography services, videography services, on or off-site services to develop web-based promotional content, event content, etc. Lot 4: Event management & Venue Hire The requirements let under this category may 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 hiring services, venue sourcing agencies, event logistics planning and management, set and exhibition design and construction, etc. Lot 5: Food & Beverage and Catering The requirements let under this category include any food & beverage products or services. It may also include catering service contracts, event catering, vending services, coffee machines, the provision of F&B office supplies including tea & coffee, etc. Lot 6: Furniture The requirements let under this category including any furniture production, hiring or replacement services. It may include the manufacturing and/or supply of indoor and/or outdoor furniture, maintenance services, haulage (collection, transportation and delivery), and removal and disposal. Lot 7: Landscaping The requirements let under this category may include any activity that modifies the visible features of an area of land, including the hard and soft aspects of landscaping. It may also include gardening services, as well as the planting, growing and maintenance of plants and trees, ground works and maintenance, fencing installation and maintenance. Lot 8: Printing, Printers, Document Management Solutions & Scanning The requirements let under this category may include the printing of letters, pictures, patterns, flyers, business cards, posters, banners, promotional items, etc. including providing printers and scanning equipment. It may also include document management solutions and services, e.g. archiving services, records managements services, etc. Lot 9: Professional Services, Consultancy & Training The requirements let under this category may include services requiring specialist training, training course design and delivery, general business training including leadership development, equality, diversity and inclusion awareness, etc. or specialist training e.g. mental health first aid, health and safety. It may include professional services/consultancy for architecture, accountancy, medical services, legal services, tax services, information technology services, public relations, human resources, marketing, procurement services etc. Lot 10: Signage The requirements let under this category 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. Lot 11: Waste Management The requirements let under this category may include general waste and recycling collection services. It may include general waste, confidential waste, food waste, dry mixed recycling, paper/card recycling, Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment, hazardous waste, etc.