– Intermediate Course – This half-day course will is an introduction to benefit of Dynamic Purchasing Systems (DPS)/Panel arrangements

Date & Duration

This is a half-day course.

Next dates: Wed 7th Oct 2026

This course can also be delivered in-house and can be tailored to meet the specific needs of your public sector organisation or group.

Also available on request – In-House or Open based on demand. Please contact us.

Target Audience

This course is ideal for those experienced in procurement tasked with management and delivery of repetitive procurements where DPS arrangements and Panels (for Title III) would be an appropriate strategy. It is an ideal follow-on to the Understanding Public Procurement Rules Course.

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this course participants will be knowledgeable on the difference between Panels and DPS arrangements, when and how to set them up and use them.

Course Content

Dynamic Purchasing Systems explained

Panels explained

• • National value arrangements
  • Title III services

Common features

• • Scope / Lotting structure
  • Duration / value
  • Establishing / use of eTenders
  • Appointment

Features that are different

• • Inviting Tenders and options when it’s a Panel

Mini Competitions

• • Tender documentation
  • Evaluation
  • Award letters
  • Award notices

Questions and Answers

Cost

Training delivered by: Jeanne Copeland
CEO, Greenville Procurement