--- title: "Digital Innovation Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS)" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-b82b9c2a-61e8-482e-adef-74f5103d849a" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-b82b9c2a-61e8-482e-adef-74f5103d849a" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b82b9c2a-61e8-482e-adef-74f5103d849a.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b82b9c2a-61e8-482e-adef-74f5103d849a.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "DORSET COUNCIL" published: "2024-01-15" --- # Digital Innovation Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) Buyer: DORSET COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b82b9c2a-61e8-482e-adef-74f5103d849a [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-b82b9c2a-61e8-482e-adef-74f5103d849a) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b82b9c2a-61e8-482e-adef-74f5103d849a.json) ## Summary The Dorset Council is initiating a tender process for their "Digital Innovation Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS)". This opportunity aims to further establish the county as a leading destination for digital innovation, potentially attracting millions in investment and creating skilled jobs. The tender falls under the software package and IT services category, with a total value of GBP 10,000,000. The procurement method is an open procedure above threshold, with a tender period ending on 14th February 2024 and a contract period starting from 1st March 2024 to 29th February 2028. The Dorset Council, based in Dorchester, England, is the buying organisation for this opportunity. This tender presents an opportunity for businesses involved in software development, IT services, and research and development to engage with Dorset Council's digital innovation initiatives. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are highlighted as suitable for participation. With short deadlines, businesses with an agile and innovative approach stand to benefit the most. The procurement process aims to streamline partnerships and supplier engagements to offer "innovation as a service", supporting local, national, and international digital innovation efforts in the South West region of the United Kingdom. ## Notice The work of the Digital Place Team, including the multi award-winning 5G RuralDorset project, has earned the Dorset Council area a reputation for world-class telecoms R&D. We want to further establish our county as a leading destination for digital innovation in sectors key to the success of our region and the UK. The Dorset Council Plan to 2024 identifies digital innovation as a key Cabinet commitment. We now have an opportunity to continue supporting and growing this innovation ecosystem to create something of lasting local, national and international significance. It could draw in millions of pounds and create hundreds of skilled jobs in Dorset, helping support council priorities and regional aspirations such as those set out in the Great South West Prospectus. We need an agile, pacey yet legally compliant way of working with current and future partners and suppliers to offer "innovation as a service". Opportunities in this field can be high value and typically have short deadlines. Speedy but robust procurement arrangements are essential. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6934170d-6c15-45fb-937f-3796a39cdc25 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Dynamic | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 15 Jan 2024 | | Submission deadline | 14 Feb 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Mar 2024 - 29 Feb 2028 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £10,000,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | DORSET COUNCIL | | Locality | DORCHESTER | | Post town | Dorchester | | Postcode | DT1 1XJ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | | ITL 3 | TLK64 Dorset | | Local authority | Dorset | | Electoral ward | Dorchester West | | Westminster constituency | West Dorset | | Delivery location | TLK South West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 48 - Software package and information systems - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ### Codes - 48000000 - Software package and information systems - 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support - 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ## Release History - 15 Jan 2024 at 14:50 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6934170d-6c15-45fb-937f-3796a39cdc25 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6934170d-6c15-45fb-937f-3796a39cdc25 15th January 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert/Index?advertId=c24d6afd-8a79-ee11-8125-005056b64545 Link to advert ## Notice URLs - https://www.dorsetcouncil.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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