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Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for Employment and Health Related Test and Learn Provision

DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS

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26 Sep 2025 at 10:19

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is overseeing the procurement process for the Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) focused on Employment and Health Related Test and Learn Provision, classified under education and training services. This ongoing tender, under the open procedure method, involves social and specific services across England, Scotland, and Wales, extending also to the British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and other regions worldwide. Initially published on 26 September 2025, this contract notice allows for participation until the nominal end date of 23 February 2029, with the contract anticipated to begin shortly thereafter on 11 February 2029. The DPS enables the procurement of services through a light touch regime under regulation 75 of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 as amended.

This DPS presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in innovative approaches and local specialist support in employment and health-related activities. Small- and medium-sized enterprises, as well as voluntary, community and social enterprises, may find this an attractive opportunity for growth, enabling participation in proof of concepts and test and learn projects. With an expected total value of approximately £20,000,000 for call-off contracts, participating in this process can provide a platform for evidencing capabilities and gaining experience in handling employment and health services. The flexible termination policy and focus on testing new methods make it especially favourable for enterprises looking to expand their expertise and foothold in the public services sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for Employment and Health Related Test and Learn Provision

Notice Description

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has extended the anticipated duration of the the Dynamic Purchasing System for Employment and Health Related Test and Learn Provision by an additional 29 months. The Test and Learn DPS is open ended but now has a nominal end date of 23 February 2029 (the date specified for expiry of DPS's in The Procurement Act 2023 (Commencement No. 3 and Transitional and Saving Provisions) Regulations 2024 ("Transitional Regulations")). The Test and Learn DPS Contract can be terminated by DWP with Twenty (20) Working Days' notice. This is a Contract Notice for social and specific services in accordance with regulation 75 of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (as amended). DWP established the Test and Learn DPS to procure these activities in in England, Scotland and Wales on 9 November 2018. 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 DPS was established using a light touch regime. This DPS presents opportunities for organisations, with a focus on innovation and local specialist support, to be involved and test the development of new approaches for employment and health related activity. This will be key to building evidence to support the delivery of future provision at both national and local level. DWP cannot confirm or guarantee any future business through the DPS, but it is anticipated that there will be some limited numbers of proof of concepts / test and learn projects over the duration of the DPS. The T&L DPS is open ended with a nominal end date of 23 February 2029 but can be terminated by the Authority with twenty (20) Working Days' notice. In line with the original OJEU notice, the expected total value of all call-off contracts under the T&L DPS is approximately PS20,000,000. This DPS will be for the use of the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP), its Executive Agencies and those Non-Departmental Public Bodies (NDPBs) sponsored by DWP. Originally Published in OJ / S at on 2018/S 205-468119. How to register and apply: https://dwp2.my.site.com/s/Welcome

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5aac93cb-d386-425d-8370-2b7445ee000b
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
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
26 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
10 Feb 20293 years to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
11 Feb 2029 - 23 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
LEEDS
Postcode
LS2 7UA
Post Town
Leeds
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE42 Leeds
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Little London & Woodhouse
Westminster Constituency
Leeds Central and Headingley

Further Information

Notice Documents

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