Approved Estates Services Contractors DPS
Framework Description
West Midlands Ambulance Service NHS Trust runs an Approved Estates Services Contractors dynamic purchasing system (DPS) to engage contractors for trades and services across its estate. Advertised under notice 022680-2024, it runs until 3 January 2028. Expected spend is between £994,000 and £2.5 million a year, though there is no guaranteed volume of work.
Context & Use Case
The trust's estates department looks after buildings that support an emergency service, so work has to be arranged without disrupting operations. Through the DPS it can either directly appoint an approved contractor or invite several to compete for a specific project, with each project priced individually. That suits a mix of small jobs and larger works across its sites.
Scope of Services
Estates trades and services, as set out in the specification Building maintenance and repair Electrical and mechanical services Plumbing and heating Grounds maintenance and landscaping Painting and decorating Roofing
Lots
See framework link
Who Can Apply
Suits building, maintenance and trade contractors, including SMEs, working in the West Midlands. As a Live DPS, contractors can apply to join now until January 2028. Approved contractors are not guaranteed work.
Buyer Benefits
The trust can get work done quickly by direct appointment, or compete larger jobs for value. With up to £2.5 million a year flowing through the DPS, it has a steady pool of approved contractors without fixed commitments. Buyers also value contractors who work safely on live sites.
Next Steps
Read notice 022680-2024 on Find a Tender and the specification to see which trades are covered. Apply with evidence of NHS or emergency services estate work, health and safety and insurance. Once approved, respond quickly to invitations, as operational sites cannot wait.
How Athena Can Help
Athena can help trade contractors get approved on the WMAS estates DPS. Our approved contractor applications cover the selection questions and compliance checks.
Once approved, our estates job bid support helps you price and present each project to win, and our NHS estates bid advice helps you decide which invitations to accept. We also run a compliance check on each response and model rates against likely competitors so you are priced to win.
