Dynamic Purchasing System | DPS | LHC

How a DPS Works

A Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) are an open market solution designed to provide public sector buyers with access to a pool of pre-qualified suppliers for works, goods and services. Our DPSs cover works in relation to refurbishment, repair, maintenance and energy efficiency.

A DPS is more flexible than a framework and is open to any supplier who meets a minimum criteria. New suppliers can also join at any time throughout the duration of the DPS. Buyers can use a DPS for projects quickly and efficiently without the need to undertake a full tender process.

Projects via a DPS are awarded through a mini-competition, a more specific call-off process allowing the pre-approved suppliers to bid for specific projects under the scope of the DPS.

All of our DPS solutions are compliant with Public Contracts Regulations (PCR) 2015 and are listed on Contracts Finder and the In-tend portal.

As an open market solution, a DPS provides a flexible option for suppliers to join with no application time limit or maximum number of suppliers. Clients have access to a wide number of pre-qualified suppliers and have the ability to use their own T&C’s, pricing and specification.

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“DPS solutions offer a valuable alternative to frameworks for both clients and suppliers who are looking for a more flexible approach to procurement. The innovative nature of a DPS permits new market entrants over time and access in many different forms offering significant benefits to both parties. By providing an open gateway to a breadth of works, goods, products and services, our DPS solutions can foster transparency, encourage innovation and increase healthy competition.”

Graham Collie, Interim Head of TPO and Supplier Engagement, LHCPG

Benefits of using a DPS

Time Saving

Quick and easy access to approved suppliers

Compliance

Confidence that you have access to pre-qualified trades with the right qualifications, experience and financial standing to deliver your project

Quality & Value

Only suppliers who offer quality and value are pre-qualified

Choice

Access to a wide number of pre-qualified suppliers

Local Delivery

Offers the opportunity to engage with local suppliers supporting the wider Government aim of working with local businesses for economic growth

Section 20 consultation

Our DPS makes it easier for clients to comply with leaseholder consultations by allowing leaseholder nominated trades with an opportunity to apply to join the DPS and if successful an opportunity to bid for work

How does a DPS differ from a Framework?

Framework

DPS

Eligibility to use a DPS

A Dynamic Purchasing System can be used by local authorities, social landlords and other public sector bodies to procure solutions for the construction, refurbishment and maintenance of social housing, schools and public buildings.

The specific classes of public sector organisation authorised to use the framework include, but are not limited to:

Local Authorities and any subsidiaries and joint venture vehicles of those Local Authorities
Housing Associations and other Registered Social Landlords (RSLs)
Health Authorities, Councils, Boards and Trusts
Publicly funded schools