DPS and dynamic market applications
Get onto Dynamic Purchasing Systems and dynamic markets, then win the work
Unlike most frameworks, Dynamic Purchasing Systems and their successors, dynamic markets, let you apply to join at any time. That makes them one of the fastest routes into public sector buyers. But you still have to meet the entry criteria, and then compete for each contract. We manage your application from start to finish, then help you win once you're on.
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Two stages of support
- Get listed: managed application
- Win the work: Flexible hours of bid support
- Covers
- Existing Dynamic Purchasing Systems and new dynamic markets under the Procurement Act 2023
- Delivered by
- Advice Cloud's in-house framework and bid specialists
What they are
DPSs, dynamic markets and frameworks: how they fit together
A Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) or dynamic market is a framework with rolling membership: you can apply whenever you're ready, as long as you meet the entry criteria. Membership then gets you into the room where buyers run competitions for contracts.
DPSs were set up under the old Public Contracts Regulations 2015. Since the Procurement Act 2023 came into force on 24th February 2025, new ones are set up as dynamic markets instead. Existing DPSs keep running until they expire, so for now suppliers can meet both.
- No waiting for a window: apply when you're ready, not when a framework reopens
- Compete in a defined pool: contracts are competed among qualified members, not the whole market
- Show you've passed the checks: membership tells buyers you've met their entry criteria
| Topic | Framework | Dynamic Purchasing System | Dynamic market |
|---|---|---|---|
| When you can join | When it's tendered, or when an open framework reopens | Any time during its life | Any time during its life |
| Rules it follows | Procurement Act 2023, or the old regulations if set up before 24th February 2025 | Public Contracts Regulations 2015 | Procurement Act 2023 |
| How contracts are awarded | Further competition, or direct award where the framework allows it | Competitions among admitted members | Competitions among members, with new applications considered alongside a tender |
| Still being created? | Yes | No. Existing ones run until they expire | Yes, replacing DPSs |
Who benefits most
Who gets the most from a DPS or dynamic market
They suit most public sector suppliers, but they're especially valuable in four situations.
You missed a framework window
A DPS or dynamic market in the same space can give you a route to buyers now, instead of waiting for the next opening.
You're new to the public sector
Rolling entry means you can apply when you're ready and start competing for real contracts sooner.
You're a specialist
Many are organised into categories, so a niche supplier competes against others in its field rather than every generalist.
You want more routes to market
Adding the right DPSs and dynamic markets alongside your frameworks gives buyers more ways to reach you.
How we help
Two stages: get listed, then win the work
Getting on is only half the job. Contracts are won in the competitions that follow, so we support both.
Get listed
A fully managed application that gets you listed quickly, without the stress, and above all compliantly.
- A submission preparation webinar for your team
- A managed review of your technical responses, compliance and pricing documents, attachments and certificates
- Every background question answered by our specialists
- Final quality assurance and submission
This is right for you whether you're new to DPSs or know the process and want it handled.
Win the work
Support packages of 20+ hours to help you win the competitions run through the DPSs and dynamic markets you're on.
- Bid writing support from our specialists
- Account management throughout your time with us
- Email support from our Client Delivery team for any questions
This is right for you whether you're starting out, need help getting further with bids, or simply want to win more.
"Without Advice Cloud's support ... we would not have had the success we had. With their expert help for Stage 1 - and most importantly Stage 2 - we were able to win both of the big value opportunities they supported us with!"
Why Advice Cloud
Specialists in public sector routes to market
We work on framework, DPS and dynamic market applications every working day, and we know the old regulations and the Procurement Act 2023 alike. We'll also tell you honestly which DPSs and dynamic markets are worth your time, and which aren't.
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- average quality score across other frameworks
- Over £2.5bn
- of business influenced across all frameworks
Talk to us about DPS and dynamic market applications
Tell us which ones you're interested in and we'll come back to you, or book a call with Jack straight away.
Book a call with Jack Ball
Pick a time that suits you. We'll talk through the DPSs and dynamic markets that fit your services, and what it takes to get on and win.
DPS and dynamic markets: your questions answered
What is a Dynamic Purchasing System?
A list of pre-qualified suppliers that public sector buyers use to run competitions for contracts. Unlike most frameworks, suppliers can apply to join at any time while it's running, as long as they meet the entry criteria.
What's the difference between a DPS and a dynamic market?
A dynamic market is the Procurement Act 2023's replacement for the DPS. Both let suppliers join at any time. Dynamic markets can be used for a wider range of goods and services, and buyers must consider new membership applications alongside a tender. They can't be used for contracts below the procurement thresholds.
Can we still join a DPS?
Yes, while it's still running. DPSs set up before 24th February 2025 continue until they expire, and must close by 23rd February 2029 at the latest. New ones are set up as dynamic markets. For example, Cyber Security Services 3 runs until 13th February 2029, and will be replaced by Cyber Security 4.
If we can join any time, why not wait?
Because every competition you're not part of is work your competitors can win. On a DPS, you need to be admitted before a buyer invites tenders. Dynamic markets consider applications alongside a tender, but you still have to meet the conditions for membership in time. A ready application means you're in the running when it counts.
Is getting onto a DPS the same as winning work?
No. Membership gets you invited to compete. Contracts are won in the competitions that follow, which is why our Stage 2 support packages focus on helping you win those.
What will we need for the application?
It varies, but expect company and financial information, policies, any certificates the buyer requires, technical responses and pricing documents. We'll give you a clear list at the start and handle the rest with you.
How much does it cost?
The managed application is a fixed fee, and the support packages are sold in flexible blocks of hours, starting from 20. We'll confirm the cost before any work starts.
Who will we work with?
Advice Cloud's in-house framework and bid specialists, with an account manager throughout your time with us.