Digital Innovation Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS)
Dorset CouncilEstimated Value
Up to £10,000,000
Deadline
23 February 2029
912 days remaining
Published
15 January 2024
Type
Not specified
Overview
Dorset Council is developing an ecosystem of innovation partners across public sector, academia, research and industry. Here you can apply to register on the Council’s Digital Innovation Dynamic Purchasing System which will:• Identify organisations looking to work with us on digital innovation initiatives• Make organisations aware of opportunities to work with the council and its digital innovation partners• Publish details of services and projects to allow organisations to compete for opportunities• Help us contract with organisations in an open and transparent way
AI Analysis
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This is a framework agreement where the UK government sets up a pool of pre-approved suppliers for digital innovation services. Once you're on the framework, you can bid for individual projects as they're released — think of it like getting your foot in the door so you can compete for work when opportunities come up.
Requirements
- Must be a registered UK business or have a UK tax number
- Must have cyber security certifications (likely Cyber Essentials or Cyber Essentials Plus — check full documents)
- Must demonstrate experience delivering digital innovation projects
- Must have appropriate insurance (professional indemnity and public liability)
- Must comply with UK data protection and GDPR requirements
- Must agree to framework terms and conditions (typically 2-4 years duration)
- May need to pass background checks depending on security level of work
Key Tasks & Deliverables
- Respond to individual project briefs issued through the DPS portal as opportunities arise
- Deliver digital innovation solutions across government departments (exact scope varies by individual tender)
- Provide timely quotes and proposals when called-off against the framework
- Maintain compliance and certifications throughout the framework period
How to Read This Tender
- 1A DPS is NOT a single contract — it's a 'pre-approved supplier list' where you bid repeatedly for smaller projects over time. You must first qualify to join, then compete for work as it's released.
- 2Look carefully at the 'call-off' terms — this explains how you'll be asked to bid for actual work. The initial application is just to get approved.
- 3Check the 'framework period' (usually 2-4 years) — you'll need to maintain compliance and certifications for this entire duration, even if you don't win work immediately.
- 4Pay close attention to pricing requirements — many DPS frameworks ask for fixed day rates or percentage markups. You'll be locked into these prices for multiple years.
- 5The 'dynamic' part means new suppliers can join during the framework period if they meet standards — you're not guaranteed exclusive access, so competing suppliers may be added later.
Tips for Small Businesses
- DPS frameworks are ideal for small businesses because you only pay for the application once, then bid for projects you want — no monthly retainers. Budget 2-3 weeks to prepare a strong application with case studies and certifications ready.
- Many small digital agencies join DPS frameworks as part of a consortium with a larger partner who handles compliance and admin — this can reduce your workload if you're new to government contracting.
- Once approved, monitor the portal regularly for 'call-off' opportunities — some small businesses miss good projects simply by not checking frequently enough. Set calendar reminders for tender releases.
Likely incumbents
Suppliers who won similar work from this buyer in the last 5 years.
- 1
Stabilised Pavements Limited
2 contracts wonlatest 6 May 2026ends 5 May 2029£2m
total awarded
- 2
Somerset NHS Foundation Trust
1 contract wonlatest 19 Aug 2026 - 3
P&D Contracts (Weymouth) Ltd
1 contract wonlatest 10 Jul 2026 - 4
M&J Taxi
1 contract wonlatest 10 Jul 2026 - 5
24x7 ltd
1 contract wonlatest 10 Jul 2026
Stabilised Pavements Limited is the most likely incumbent based on recency and category match. To win, bidders typically need a clearly differentiated proposition or a price advantage.
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Dorset CouncilKey Dates
Published
15 January 2024
Submission deadline
23 February 2029
Source
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