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Scotland Excel’s Dynamic Purchasing System seeks to secure comprehensive treatment and disposal services for a wide range of recyclable and residual waste streams that arise from households, council commercial collections and household waste recycling centres. The procurement covers the collection, segregation, processing and final disposal of mixed recyclate, paper, cardboard, newsprint, PAMs, glass, metal cans, plastics, metals, wood, textiles, plasterboard, gas bottles, tyres, inert material, bulky waste, street sweepings, gully waste, engine oil, cooking oil, and both MRF outputs and offtakes. The contract is structured into individual lots, each focusing on a specific material group or combination of streams, allowing service providers to bid on one or more lots that match their capabilities.

The DPS is open to any provider that satisfies the selection criteria and is not excluded; no upper or lower limits on entrant numbers are imposed. Performance will take place throughout Scotland, with councils specifying the particular mix, quality and operational requirements at the invitation to tender stage. All providers must deliver services in accordance with the prevailing national standards, such as PAS 105 for paper waste and PAS 101 for recovered glass, and comply with the relevant UK recycling regulations.

The tender invites a single supplier to provide comprehensive catering services across the nine schools of the St John the Baptist Catholic Multi‑Academy Trust, comprising eight primary institutions and one secondary school. The appointment is for a three‑year period commencing 1 January 2027, with an optional annual extension thereafter, and is structured as a guaranteed performance contract whereby the supplier offers a fixed annual return while retaining the trust’s control over tariff levels. The supply arrangement covers all meals, including morning breaks, lunches, hospitality, and free‑issue programmes, as well as supporting the delivery of free school meals in line with current government funding rates.

The procurement encourages innovative food solutions that reflect contemporary high‑street and retail trends, aiming to enhance pupils’ dining experiences and promote healthy eating habits. The successful supplier will be expected to review existing service provision, recommend improvements, and maximising the sourcing of fresh, seasonal, and locally produced ingredients to be prepared on site. Training and educational support on nutrition and food provenance for students is an integral component of the service expectations. The contract also anticipates potential inclusion of additional schools currently operating self‑catering services, with pricing to align with the primary and secondary models presented initially.

The supplier must meet the specification detailed for each school, delivering consistent quality in accordance with the trust’s stipulations for healthy, locally sourced produce and innovative menu design.

Procurement for Housing Ltd. is establishing a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) that will supply capital works projects and a range of associated services to its household product members throughout England, Wales and Northern Ireland for an initial five‑year period with the possibility of extension for another five years. The DPS is divided into twelve distinct lots covering the complete spectrum of housing refurbishment and improvement work, including whole house replacement, kitchen and bathroom fit‑outs, heating, electrical, windows and doors, insulation, roofing, cyclical painting, disabled adaptations, skips or waste collection services, and scaffolding services. Qualified suppliers may enrol in one or more lots, and during the invitation to tender phase members will determine the specific technical specification, delivery model, pricing and contract form that best meets their needs.

The system is designed for use by any contracting authority listed in or referred to in the OJEU notice, which includes all current and future members of Procurement for Housing, registered social housing providers, public and local authorities, housing arm’s length organisations and their wholly owned subsidiaries. The DPS will allow these authorities to place orders efficiently against pre‑approved suppliers, ensuring consistent quality and compliance with the agreed requirements. All work must be performed in accordance with the procurement specifications, delivery models, pricing models and contractual terms agreed during the tender process.

The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) is seeking to establish a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for the supply of COVID-19 vaccines. This system will create a pre-qualified pool of suppliers who can be called upon to bid on future vaccine tenders over a period of four years, from 2024 to 2028.

The annual requirement for COVID-19 vaccines will be determined by the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) and UKHSA based on advice from the Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI). Suppliers joining the DPS must be capable of providing a range of vaccine types suitable for different age groups and risk profiles.

The total value of procurements through the DPS is estimated at £1 billion (excluding VAT), representing the maximum potential spend over the four-year period. It is important to note that UKHSA is not obligated to conduct any further tenders or purchase a minimum volume of vaccines through the DPS. Suppliers interested in joining the DPS must apply via the Atamis eTendering system. Only suppliers accepted onto the DPS will be eligible to bid on future vaccine tenders.

London & Quadrant Housing Trust is seeking to establish a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for carpentry services to support their self-delivered new build projects. The DPS will encompass a range of carpentry services, including labour only, supply and fix options, first and second fix carpentry, installation of kitchen units and worktops, staircase construction (including handrails and balustrades), and structural carpentry for flooring and roofing.

To accommodate subcontractors of varying sizes, the DPS will be structured into Lots based on project value: up to £1 million, £2 million to £3 million, and above £3 million. Procurement will occur through mini-competitions conducted via L&Q's In-Tend E-Procurement Portal.

Interested carpentry subcontractors must initially submit a SSQ (Pre-Qualification Questionnaire) demonstrating their quality and relevant experience. Shortlisted subcontractors will then be invited to tender for specific projects based on the defined scope. This DPS is open exclusively to subcontractors, not main contractors, and adheres to the Public Contracts Regulations (PCR) 2015. Suppliers must meet the DPS admission criteria outlined in the SSQ and register on the DPS for one or more product categories. Unsuccessful suppliers have the option to resubmit revised SSQs at any time.