Become a supplier on a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS)
How a DPS works:
DPSs are designed to give buyers access to a pool of pre-qualified suppliers.
A supplier must pass our pre-arranged checks to become a supplier on one of our DPSs. If successful, the supplier will join the DPS and customers will be able to use a filtering system to create a list of suppliers to suit their needs.
The application process for joining a DPS is usually quicker and simpler than for a framework. Suppliers can also offer additional services throughout the life of the DPS, should their business expand into new areas, providing these new services fall under the remit of the original agreement scope.
You can find the DPSs we currently offer on our website.
Where to find a DPS
All suppliers are welcome to register for a place on one of our DPSs.
You’ll be able to find more information on what the DPS is about and register as a supplier on the Dynamic Purchasing System Marketplace.
If you find a DPS you would like to join, you can apply to become a supplier at any time during the life of that DPS.
How to sell through a DPS
- find a DPS you like to join and register as a supplier on the Dynamic Purchasing System Marketplace
- as part of the registration process you will need to complete a standard Pre-Qualification Questionnaire (PQQ)
- if you meet the exclusion and selection criteria in the PQQ you will be added as a supplier to the DPS
- if you are not added as a supplier, we will provide you with useful feedback to help you re-apply
- buyers will award individual contracts through the DPS
- buyers will invite all suppliers on the DPS (or all those included in their filtered selection) to compete and bid for a specific contract
- the winning supplier will be awarded the contract by the buyer
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