Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for Employment and Health Related Test and Learn Provision

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 £20,000,000.

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.

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Open opportunity - This means that the contract is currently active, and the buying department is looking for potential suppliers to fulfil the contract. Contract summary Industry - Education and training services - 80000000 Location of contract Any region Value of contract £0 to £20,000,000 Procurement reference CF-0001900DQH00000FUqLV2A1 Published date 26 September 2025 Closing date 10 February 2029 Closing time

11: 59pm

Contract start date 11 February 2029 Contract end date 23 February 2029 Contract type Service contract Procedure type Open procedure (above threshold) Contract is suitable for SMEs? Yes Contract is suitable for VCSEs? Yes Description 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 £20,000,000. 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

More information - Attachments -

- C1 - Contract Management v2.0.pdf - C1 - Contract Management v2.0 -

- F1 - Specification v4.0.pdf - F1 - Specification v4.0 -

- C3 - Welsh Language Scheme.pdf - C3 - Welsh Language Scheme -

- C2 - Security Requirements v2.0.pdf - C2 - Security Requirements v2.0 -

- Core Terms v3.0.pdf - Core Terms v3.0 -

- F3 - Call Off Procedure and Award Criteria v2.0.pdf - F3 - Call Off Procedure and Award Criteria v2.0 -

- C4 - Staff Transfer v1.0.pdf - C4 - Staff Transfer v1.0 -

- F2 - Order Form Template and Call-Off Schedules v3.0.pdf - F2 - Order Form Template and Call-Off Schedules v3.0 -

- DPS Award Form v4.0.pdf - DPS Award Form v4.0 -

- Instructions to Potential Suppliers DPS TL v5.0.pdf - Instructions to Potential Suppliers DPS TL v5.0 How to apply Follow the instructions given in the description or the more information section.

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