Highlights
- Shortened procurement times as advertisement in OJEU and SQ stage have already been undertaken – no further advertisement is necessary
- Increased competition as local providers can apply to get on to the DPS at any time during its period of validity
- Participating organisations can develop their own specification, based on pre-developed templates, to meet their own requirements and formulate the award criteria more precisely
- Award of individual tenders can be quicker than under some other procedures
Procurement support, built around you
We offer a range of ways to work with us as a member, a framework user, a commissioning partner or through bespoke consultancy support:
Knowledge: Deep NHS and wider public procurement expertise supported by regional insight and national collaboration.
Support: Hands on guidance throughout the process, offering friendly, impartial advice whether you’re a member or engaging with us through another route.
Choice: A wide range of pre-qualified suppliers across multiple lots and service types.
Compliance: Fully aligned with the relevant regulations assured through robust governance.
Ease of Use: Templates, guidance and support that make procurement simple, smooth and efficient.
Value Beyond Cost: Our frameworks and services deliver more than savings they support better planning, reduced risk, operational improvement and measurable outcomes.
Multiple ways to partner: Join as a member, use our frameworks, commission standalone projects or access consultancy support.
Inclusive access: Any NHS and wider public sector organisation can use our frameworks free of charge.
Deep understanding: Strengthened by strong national partnerships.
Trusted expertise: built from supporting both members and non-member organisations across health and public sector settings.
A commitment to system wide improvement: helping organisations deliver better outcomes together.