31 January 2018 
Matt Sisson, Projects and Membership Manager
We are grateful to Rhianna Best Procurement Advisor, and Claire Nurton Procurement Coordinator, at Jisc for providing us with an excellent introductory article on Dynamic Purchasing Systems (DPS).
Similar to a Framework Agreement, a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) provides a shortlist of suppliers from which buyers can conduct a mini-competition for commonly purchased goods and services. Unlike a framework agreement, suppliers can apply to join a DPS at any point during its lifetime. There is no legal limit on the number of suppliers in a Dynamic Purchasing System and no restrictions on the length of term of the DPS.
The article looks at how to establish a DPS, how to purchase with one, and why they can be a win-win for everyone. To read it in full, and find out how Jisc can help your institution, click here.
