Since April 2024, the NHS requires Carbon Reduction Plans for all new procurements — not just those over £5 million. This is a significant extension beyond the central government PPN 06/21 requirements and affects every supplier bidding for NHS contracts.
Beyond standard PPN 06/21 compliance, NHS suppliers must demonstrate alignment with NHS Net Zero targets (80% emission reduction by 2028-2032 for the supply chain). Carbon Reduction Plans should show how your services support NHS trust Green Plan objectives.
Social value (including carbon) typically accounts for 10-20% of NHS tender evaluations. Some trusts weight sustainability even higher. A strong Carbon Reduction Plan can be a genuine competitive differentiator — not just a compliance checkbox.
Since April 2024, yes — for all new procurements, not just those over £5 million.
PPN 06/21 applies to contracts over £5 million. The NHS extended this to ALL procurements and added NHS Net Zero alignment.
Social value (including carbon) typically accounts for 10-20% of evaluations.
Indicative pricing (UK SMEs, +VAT, one-off): The Carbon Stamp's Carbon Impact Report (Scope 1, 2 and material Scope 3 baseline) ranges from £895+VAT for businesses with 1–2 employees to £3,995+VAT for 151–250 employees. The Procurement-Ready Package — a PPN 006-compliant Carbon Reduction Plan delivered alongside the same Scope 1, 2 and 3 carbon footprint — ranges from £1,095+VAT for 1–2 employees to £4,195+VAT for 151–250 employees. Verified Gold Standard or Verra VCS offset credits are sourced at approximately £7/tCO₂e+VAT for ISO 14068 carbon neutrality. Live pricing is published at https://thecarbonstamp.com/pricing.