How do I access the Dynamic Purchasing System as a Buyer?

To access the Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) as a Buyer, you will first need to be registered as a public, Buyer organisation on the portal. If you are currently registered as a supplier, please complete a Buyer Registration Form using the following link:

 

https://supplierregistration.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/buyer/register.

 

Once approved, you will be informed via email.

 

Once you are registered as a Buyer, you should visit the following link:

https://supplierregistration.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/dps

 

Locate the DPS you wish to access, and select the link to 'Access as a Buyer' from underneath the description.

 

Once you have accessed the DPS as a buyer, you can create a Category.

 

A category is a list of suppliers at a given time in what is a Dynamically changing Purchasing System.

 

Once the DPS is open, suppliers can join at any time. Categories are valid for 2 working days only.

 

After this period click 'Update' to refresh a category.

 

When running a DPS further competition, all suppliers in any given category must be considered for the current opportunity.

 

Steps:

 

1. Create a new category

2. Run a futher competition or export the category for external use

3. Request evidence of successful suppliers only.

Please refer to the Customer Guidance document for more detailed information."