Carbon Reduction Plans for NHS suppliers
From April 2027, NHS procurement rules are changing. If you supply goods, services, or works to the NHS, you need a compliant Carbon Reduction Plan (CRP). We make the process straightforward.
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Under Procurement Policy Note 006 (PPN 006) and the updated NHS Net Zero Supplier Roadmap, suppliers must demonstrate a credible commitment to reaching net zero by 2050. This isn't optional: it's a pass/fail grade at the selection stage. If your CRP doesn't meet the standard, your bid is disqualified regardless of how strong it is on other criteria.
£135k | The procurement threshold for NHS goods and services contracts. Above this, a CRP is mandatory. |
18 months | Your footprint data must be dated within 18 months of the tender notice |
April 2027 | The deadline for enhanced scope 3 requirements on contracts ≥£5m |
Carbon Reduction Plan in three steps with ClimatePartner
Step 1: Calculate
We calculate your carbon footprint across scopes 1, 2, and all relevant scope 3 categories using our platform and a database of over 50,000 primary data-based emission factors. Whether you've never measured or need to expand from a partial footprint, we meet you where you are.
Carbon footprint
Step 2: Plan
We help you build a credible, audit-ready CRP, including a reduction roadmap and the board-level documentation the NHS requires. Your CRP follows the government template and is ready for tender submission.
Reduction plan
Step 3: Stay compliant
PPN 006 requires your CRP to be refreshed annually. We support ongoing calculations so that your plan stays current, shows year-on-year progress, and is always ready for the next procurement cycle.
Ongoing support
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Frequently asked questions
PPN 006 is the UK government procurement rule requiring suppliers bidding for major public sector contracts to publish a Carbon Reduction Plan committing to net zero by 2050. It applies based on contract value, not company size.
The NHS now requires suppliers on contracts ≥£5m (and all frameworks/dynamic markets) to report global scope 1, 2, and all relevant scope 3 emissions; a significant expansion from previously.
Yes. There is no exemption based on company size. If you bid for an in-scope contract, you need a compliant CRP.
You fail the selection stage and are excluded from the procurement regardless of how competitive your bid is on other criteria.
Timelines vary based on data availability and company complexity. With ClimatePartner's expert support and platform, most companies can have a compliant CRP within [time range].
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