Your pocket guide to a DPS. This short overview explains in simple terms what a DPS is and how it can help achieve organisational and procurement goals.
What is a DPS?
A Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) is an electronic system for purchasing goods, works or services. It’s a compliant and flexible procurement route used exclusively in the public sector.
Buyers run mini competitions with approved suppliers on the DPS and suppliers bid to provide the goods, works or services. The contract is awarded to the supplier with the highest score.
Key features and benefits
Open and evolving competition – Suppliers can apply to join a DPS at any time during the life of the arrangement, not just at inception. This promotes healthy competition in tenders.
Inclusive, innovative and expanding supply chain – New suppliers can join at any time, encouraging innovative new suppliers, SMEs and local suppliers to apply and bid for public sector work.
Flexible solutions to suit any project – There is flexibility to support every procurement objective because there is no set criteria. This allows buyers to tailor their tender requirements to their needs, such as requiring contractors to have specific skills or experience.
In summary
A DPS is a compliant, flexible and competitive procurement route for public sector organisations to purchase goods and services. It gives you access to a growing supplier pool and the ability to tailor your tender’s requirements.
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Learn about Westworks’ DPSs
Our procurement solutions are designed to procure built environment services e.g. construction, maintenance and repairs for any public sector organisation. Find out more about our DPSs.
Contractors seeking to win public sector contracts through Westworks can find out how to register on our Suppliers page.
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