--- title: "Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for Employment and Health Related Test and Learn Provision" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04e5bf" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04e5bf" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04e5bf.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04e5bf.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS" published: "2025-02-21" --- # Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for Employment and Health Related Test and Learn Provision Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04e5bf [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04e5bf) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04e5bf.json) ## Summary The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has issued an open tender for a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) dedicated to Employment and Health Related Test and Learn Provision. The procurement process, classified under the industry category of Education and Training Services (CPV code: 80000000), involves services aimed at developing innovative employment and health-related activities. The DPS was initially established in November 2018 and has been extended to continue until 23 February 2029. This procurement method follows an open procedure and involves electronic and written submissions via the specified eSourcing portal. Potential suppliers must submit their expressions of interest by logging into the portal and completing the relevant Pre-Qualification Questionnaires or Invitations to Tender. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses focusing on innovation and specialized local support in education and training sectors. The DWP anticipates that the DPS will facilitate various proof of concepts and test and learn projects during its lifespan, potentially generating around £20 million in value. This procurement is particularly suited for organizations capable of developing new methodologies in employment and health-related activities, offering a platform to influence future national and local provisions. Eligible businesses across England, Scotland, and Wales, including those experienced in providing social services under regulation 75 of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (as amended), are encouraged to participate to foster growth and partake in evolving employment and health strategies. ## 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. ### Lot Information Lot 1 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 Contract will be for the use of the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) and other contracting bodies (listed below), their Executive Agencies and those Non-Departmental Public Bodies (NDPBs) sponsored by them. Further information including a list of such Agencies and Public Bodies can be viewed by selecting "Ministerial Departments (link is external)" on the Departmental website (link is external): - The Department for Work and Pensions, - Ministry of Justice, - Department of Health and Social Care, - The Department for Education, - Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government, - Home Office, - Scottish Government, - Welsh Government, - Local Authorities in England, Scotland and Wales. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006494-2025 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Dynamic | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 21 Feb 2025 | | Submission deadline | 10 Feb 2029 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £20,000,000 | | Lots value | £20,000,000 | | 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 | 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 | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England), TLL Wales, TLM Scotland | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 80000000 - Education and training services - 80500000 - Training services ## Release History - 21 Feb 2025 at 08:17 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006494-2025 ## Notice URLs - https://dwp.bravosolution.co.uk - https://dwp.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.shtml - https://ted.europa.eu/udl?uri=TED:NOTICE:468119-2018:TEXT:EN:HTML - https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-for-work-pensions - https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/dwp-test-and-learn-dynamic-purchasing-system-guidance-for-businesses/dwp-test-and-learn-dps-how-to-register-and-apply ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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