--- title: "Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for Employment and Health Related Test and Learn Provision" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-f989bb8c-baa2-4c4b-9990-e88ce514d303" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-f989bb8c-baa2-4c4b-9990-e88ce514d303" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f989bb8c-baa2-4c4b-9990-e88ce514d303.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f989bb8c-baa2-4c4b-9990-e88ce514d303.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS" published: "2025-09-26" --- # Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for Employment and Health Related Test and Learn Provision Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f989bb8c-baa2-4c4b-9990-e88ce514d303 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-f989bb8c-baa2-4c4b-9990-e88ce514d303) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f989bb8c-baa2-4c4b-9990-e88ce514d303.json) ## Summary 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. ## Notice 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 ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5aac93cb-d386-425d-8370-2b7445ee000b | | 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 | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 26 Sep 2025 | | Submission deadline | 10 Feb 2029 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 11 Feb 2029 - 23 Feb 2029 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | 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 | DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS | | Locality | LEEDS | | Post town | Leeds | | Postcode | LS2 7UA | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber | | ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire | | ITL 3 | TLE42 Leeds | | Local authority | Leeds | | Electoral ward | Little London & Woodhouse | | Westminster constituency | Leeds Central and Headingley | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 80000000 - Education and training services ## Release History - 26 Sep 2025 at 10:19 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5aac93cb-d386-425d-8370-2b7445ee000b ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5aac93cb-d386-425d-8370-2b7445ee000b 26th September 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a197df34-8a94-4212-8482-f2f4811a6f8a C1 - Contract Management v2.0 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/8123b242-4663-4cbd-a3c8-f3325f126486 F1 - Specification v4.0 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/34e371cb-304b-496a-8234-5cf3dfe45f3a C3 - Welsh Language Scheme - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/7496c385-2d91-46ea-8f3a-1062edd54e3e C2 - Security Requirements v2.0 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/bd32fc5f-a17a-4c1a-b987-fdfbd60389b2 Core Terms v3.0 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ea5292bd-07dd-4541-8fbf-4395bfc65d15 F3 - Call Off Procedure and Award Criteria v2.0 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/3a22a9d6-5ac2-4f5d-b887-573b02a33c42 C4 - Staff Transfer v1.0 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/478534bf-648e-4dca-b204-45e3c8cb63f4 F2 - Order Form Template and Call-Off Schedules v3.0 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/0173404a-8840-4cc1-bd98-0fd236099b9e DPS Award Form v4.0 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/2ad90f45-ee6a-4581-924f-a9c54157c72a Instructions to Potential Suppliers DPS TL v5.0 ## Notice URLs - https://dwp2.my.site.com/s/Welcome ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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