Responsible Procurement
Southern Universities Management Services (SUMS)contractFind a Tender ↗Ref ocds-h6vhtk-05aca1Procurement Act 2023SME suitableVCSE suitableplanning
Estimated value
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services
Awarded value
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Suppliers
0
Lots
1
0 awarded
Published
15 Oct 2025
This is a preliminary market engagement notice
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Description
The framework will be designed to help higher education institutions and the wider public sector achieve responsible procurement outcomes across a number of key areas. It aims to cover aspects such as modern day slavery & ethical supply chain due diligence, social value, ESG, EDI, and varying consultancy services.
Scope
- Reference
- RP4066 SU
- Total value
- £0 excluding VATAbove the relevant threshold
- Commercial tool
- Standalone contract
- Contract dates
- 01 Oct 2026 to 28 Sept 2029Possible extension to 27 Sept 2030
- Main category
- services
- CPV classifications
- 72261000480000004810000072266000723180007931500079410000794110009070000098200000
- Contract locations
- UK, United Kingdom
- Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)