Tender

FSF Dynamic Purchasing System 2 For the Provision of Work Focused Activities

DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS

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23 Feb 2026 at 11:13

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22 Jan 2026 at 11:44

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22 Jan 2026 at 11:41

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22 Jan 2026 at 11:10

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21 Jan 2026 at 10:24

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30 Oct 2025 at 07:54

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is actively pursuing the procurement process for the provision of work-focused activities through the FSF Dynamic Purchasing System 2 (DPS 2). This initiative, specifically designed for Jobcentre Plus Districts in England, Scotland, and Wales, covers the domain of education and training services. The current procurement stage is at the tender phase, with an estimated overall value of £250,000,000. While online applications are temporarily suspended, suppliers can join the DPS 2 via an offline process by contacting cdfsf.adhocprocurement@dwp.gov.uk. Key deadlines include the tender period ending on 23rd February 2029, with the contract period starting on 26th February 2029. The procurement process operates with a flexible "light touch regime" outlined in Regulation 74 of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015, ensuring a streamlined approach tailored for social services.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for SMEs and VCSEs, allowing them to engage in a high-value procurement environment. Enterprises specialising in education and training services can leverage this platform to expand their business reach across multiple UK regions, including Scotland, Wales, and England. The DPS 2 serves as a dynamic mechanism for engaging potential suppliers with DWP, offering a platform for sustained growth by ensuring continuous procurement opportunities within the public sector. The use of the light touch regime simplifies the process, making it particularly suitable for agile and innovative companies seeking to grow their business in the public sector. Interested suppliers need to establish an account with Atamis, the new eProcurement solution adopted by DWP, ensuring seamless engagement in the procurement process.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

FSF Dynamic Purchasing System 2 For the Provision of Work Focused Activities

Notice Description

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) established a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) to procure Work Focused Activities for Jobcentre Plus Districts in England, Scotland and Wales via the previous DWP eProcurement Solution (ePS). DWP has now migrated to a new ePS, Atamis and DWP are therefore reissuing this notice via the Atamis portal. However, please note that 'online' applications to join the FSF DPS 2 via the Atamis Portal are currently suspended and a temporary 'offline' process is in place, further details are below. The DPS is for the procurement of social and other services referred to in Regulation 74 of the Public Contracts Regulations (2015) and as such, the intention is to use a light touch regime, rather than the full regime described in Regulation 34 (Dynamic Purchasing System). The DPS is for the sole use of DWP. The Flexible Support Fund Dynamic Purchasing System 2 - For the Provision of Work Focused Activities (FSF DPS 2) is the replacement for the DWP Dynamic Purchasing System for provision of work-focused activities known as the Flexible Support Fund DPS (FSF DPS). The FSF DPS expired on 31 October 2021 and was replaced by the FSF DPS 2 with effect from 1 November 2021. Currently the 'online' application process is suspended, and a temporary 'offline' process is in operation. Any new supplier wishing to apply to join the FSF DPS 2 should send an email to cdfsf.adhocprocurement@dwp.gov.uk requesting to apply to join the FSF DPS 2, and the relevant information will be sent to you via email. Although DWP are currently operating an 'offline' process to join the FSF DPS 2, suppliers will still be required to create an account on Atamis. Suppliers can do this via the link below, which will take you to the DWP Atamis landing page. To ensure that the page functions correctly, you must accept browser cookies https://dwp2.my.site.com/s/Welcome From this landing page, new suppliers will be able to create an Atamis account by selecting the "Supplier Registration Here" button and following the on screen instructions. The landing page also has a link to the Supplier Portal Help page, where you will find an article to help with registering for an account https://suppliersupport.atamis.co.uk/hc/en-gb/articles/4613254620319-Registering-with-a-Supplier-Portal Estimated overall value of this DPS will be PS250,000,000.00 Additional Information As of 1 January 2021, the internationally comparable regional geography for the UK is the International Territorial Levels (ITLs) geography. This has replaced the Nomenclature of territorial units for statistics (NUTS) geographies for the UK that were operational when the UK was a member of the European Union. Please refer to the spreadsheet to see how the NUTS Code correspond to the ITL Codes at Level 1, Level 2, and Level 3.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9d6f7b66-57c5-44e6-9004-81e6c8bedbc4
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Feb 2026Today
Submission Deadline
23 Feb 20293 years to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
26 Feb 2029 - 27 Feb 2029 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1H 9NA
Post Town
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England), TLL Wales, TLM Scotland
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Further Information

Notice Documents

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