Lowestoft Dynamic Purchasing System
Estimated Value
Up to £0
Deadline
20 April 2032
2140 days remaining
Published
18 April 2023
Type
Not specified
Overview
East Suffolk Council is inviting interested suppliers to support the delivery of the multi-million-pound Lowestoft Town Investment Plan, by joining a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) to provide Works and Services in the town and surrounding area. Projects within the Lowestoft Town Investment Plan, along with any similar projects which may arise in the future and fall within the programme scope, will be grouped into lots.
Suppliers, once qualified, may bid for individual tenders under the lots in the DPS. Pre-qualified suppliers will be able to see, and be notified of, all advertised projects in a lot and submit a tender response.
The DPS will provide a full range of procurement activities over the next 10 years- projects on all lots will be of varying sizes and will provide exciting contracts for large and small, local, regional and national providers throughout the lifetime of the Lowestoft Investment Plan. The DPS will be hosted by In-tend eSourcing systems and will be a fully electronic process. The East Suffolk Council Procurement team will manage the process and will be happy to help provide guidance and support to businesses wishing to register their interest.
AI Analysis
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East Suffolk Council is setting up a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) — basically a pre-qualification scheme — to find suppliers for the Lowestoft Town Investment Plan over the next 10 years. Once you're approved and on the system, you'll be able to bid for individual projects (grouped into lots) as they're advertised. Projects will range from small to large, so there are opportunities for businesses of different sizes.
Requirements
- Registration on the Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) hosted by In-tend eSourcing — this is mandatory and fully electronic
- Ability to deliver Works and Services (specific types to be clarified in full tender documents — check which lots suit your business)
- No specific qualifications, certifications, or conditions stated in this notice — details will be in the full DPS application documents
- Willingness to bid for projects as they're advertised over a 10-year period
Key Tasks & Deliverables
- Complete DPS registration and pre-qualification process through In-tend eSourcing platform
- Deliver Works and Services across the Lowestoft Town Investment Plan area (exact scope depends on which lots you qualify for)
- Submit tender bids for advertised projects within your qualified lots
- Deliver projects of varying sizes as part of the multi-million-pound investment programme
How to Read This Tender
- 1This is a DPS, not a single contract — think of it as joining a 'supplier panel' where you pre-qualify once, then bid for multiple projects over 10 years. You're not committed to work; you only bid when projects interest you.
- 2The notice mentions 'lots' — these are categories of work (e.g. construction, professional services, IT). Find out which lots exist and which ones match your business capabilities before applying.
- 3This is a 10-year framework, so early approval positions you for a decade of potential work in Lowestoft. However, projects aren't guaranteed — you have to win individual tenders.
- 4All activity happens electronically on In-tend eSourcing — you'll need IT capability to register, upload documents, and submit bids. The Council offers support, so ask questions if you're unfamiliar with the platform.
- 5Watch for the detailed DPS rules document (called 'Standing Orders' or 'Terms and Conditions') — this will spell out eligibility, evaluation criteria, and how often you must bid to stay active on the system.
Tips for Small Businesses
- DPS pre-qualification is easier to get onto than winning a big tender outright — focus on thorough, honest applications showing financial stability and relevant experience. Once approved, you compete on individual projects without re-qualifying each time.
- Consider sub-contracting: if you're small, partner with an approved supplier or larger firm and bid together on larger lots. Alternatively, invite larger firms to sub-contract from you if you win work.
- Register early and stay active — some DPS systems require you to bid on a minimum number of tenders per year to stay eligible. Check the rules and mark your calendar for project notifications so you don't miss opportunities.
Likely incumbents
Suppliers who won similar work from this buyer in the last 5 years.
- 1
MS Group T/A Morgans Consult
1 contract wonlatest 6 Mar 2026ends 31 May 2026£73,513
total awarded
MS Group T/A Morgans Consult is the most likely incumbent based on recency and category match. To win, bidders typically need a clearly differentiated proposition or a price advantage.
Independent software, web & cloud studio. We design, build and grow digital products that quietly outlast their category.
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Key Dates
Published
18 April 2023
Submission deadline
20 April 2032
Source
council:east-suffolk-council
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