Digital Innovation Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS)

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  "date": "2026-02-20T15:50:41Z",
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        "streetAddress": "Dorset Council, County Hall, Colliton Park"
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        "description": "The original contract end date of 29 February 2028 has been extended to 23 February 2029,\nresulting in a total extension period of 11 months and 25 days.\nThis arrangement is an established Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) operating under\nthe Public Contracts Regulations 2015, allowing ongoing supplier admission and flexible call off arrangements.\nThe extension reflects the revised transitional and saving provisions set out in the\nProcurement Act 2023 (Commencement No. 3 and Transitional and Saving Provisions)\n(Amendment) Regulations 2024 (SI 2024/959), which amend the implementation\ntimetable for the new procurement regime.\nThese amended regulations include revised deadlines that extend certain dates\npreviously set for late October 2028 to 23 February 2029, ensuring continued lawful\noperation of DPS arrangements established under the 2015 Regulations during the\ntransition to the new regime.",
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              "date": "2029-02-23T23:55:00Z"
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    "classification": {
      "description": "IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support",
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    "description": "The work of the Digital Place Team, including the multi award-winning 5G RuralDorset project, has earned the Dorset Council area a reputation for world-class telecoms R\u0026D.\nWe want to further establish our county as a leading destination for digital innovation in sectors key to the success of our region and the UK. The Dorset Council Plan to 2024 identifies digital innovation as a key Cabinet commitment.\nWe now have an opportunity to continue supporting and growing this innovation ecosystem to create something of lasting local, national and international significance. It could draw in millions of pounds and create hundreds of skilled jobs in Dorset, helping support council priorities and regional aspirations such as those set out in the Great South West Prospectus.\nWe need an agile, pacey yet legally compliant way of working with current and future partners and suppliers to offer \u201cinnovation as a service\u201d. Opportunities in this field can be high value and typically have short deadlines. Speedy but robust procurement arrangements are essential.",
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    "title": "Digital Innovation Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS)"
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