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A Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) is an electronic procurement process used by UK local authorities to source care services.
Unlike a traditional tender, a DPS remains open to new applicants throughout its lifetime — meaning providers can join at any point, as long as they meet the requirements.
Frameworks work similarly but are typically fixed at the point of award.
Both are used by commissioners to create approved supplier lists from which contracts are placed.
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Dynamic Purchasing Systems (DPS) and Framework opportunities are available across a range of health and social care services.
BidElevate supports providers across the following service types — click your service to find out more:
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New to DPS and frameworks? Our blog goes into full detail — including what commissioners look for, how scoring works, and what providers commonly get wrong.
🎥 Watch: DPS & Frameworks Explained
📖 Read: What is a DPS or Framework?
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Further Reading
New to DPS applications? Our step-by-step guide explains how to prepare the references section — one of the most commonly overlooked parts of any application.
Read the guide → How to Handle the References Section on a DPS Application