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.