Tender: DPS for Sustainable and Ethically Sourced Construction, Works and Professional Services – UK Public Sector

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Education Commercial Services (ECS) is seeking suppliers to join a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for ethically and sustainably sourced construction, works and associated professional services available to the full UK public sector. The DPS aims to deliver decarbonisation, biodiversity, energy efficiency, estate management and social value while addressing modern slavery risk, and is run by ECS (the trading name of Bishop Wilkinson Commercial Services Ltd, a wholly owned subsidiary of Bishop Wilkinson Catholic Education Trust). The system is designed to support local SMEs, charities and social enterprises, increase social value across themes such as Covid-19 recovery, tackling economic inequality, fighting climate change, equal opportunity and wellbeing, and reduce environmental impacts including carbon, water and waste through circular economy principles. Suppliers are mandated to sign up to the Government prompt payment policy for suppliers and subcontractors and are encouraged to embed ethical supply, sustainability, community and employee support across their supply chains. Applicants must indicate which of three categories they are applying for—Service Category, Geographical Location and Additional Capabilities—to be invited to relevant competitions. The DPS is fully compliant with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015.