--- title: "Digital Innovation Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS)" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-042d35" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-042d35" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-042d35.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-042d35.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "DORSET COUNCIL" published: "2026-02-20" --- # Digital Innovation Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) Buyer: DORSET COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-042d35 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-042d35) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-042d35.json) ## Summary Dorset Council is actively procuring services through the Digital Innovation Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS), particularly in the field of IT services such as consulting, software development, Internet and support. Located in Dorchester, UK, the Council aims to fortify its reputation for digital innovation, driven by initiatives like the 5G RuralDorset project. The procurement is at the tender stage, with a submission deadline of 14 February 2024. The process operates under a selective procurement method known as the Restricted Procedure, ensuring precise adherence to legal standards while facilitating dynamic and responsive procurement arrangements. The DPS provides an agile framework for businesses to access lucrative opportunities within the digital sector, fostering substantial economic growth in Dorset. Firms specialising in telecoms research and development, software package creation, and consultancy services are particularly well-positioned to benefit. This initiative can catalyse business expansion, drawing significant investment to the region and creating specialised roles. The flexible, ongoing supplier admission system accommodates varying project demands, allowing companies with innovative solutions and quick delivery capabilities to thrive in this competitive ecosystem. ## 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. ### Lot Information Lot 1 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 | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015802-2026 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Dynamic | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Restricted procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 20 Feb 2026 | | Submission deadline | 14 Feb 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | 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 | Active | | 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 | TLK25 Dorset | ## 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 - 20 Feb 2026 at 15:50 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015802-2026 - 15 Jan 2024 at 14:51 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001302-2024 ## Notice URLs - https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert/Index?advertId=c24d6afd-8a79-ee11-8125-005056b64545 - https://www.dorsetcouncil.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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