Frameworks, DPS and procurement
Compliant framework agreements and dynamic purchasing systems (DPS) to help you save time and money.
New Procurement Act 2023
The Cabinet Office has confirmed that it is working towards the launch of the new Procurement Act 2023 on Monday 24 February 2025.
All Jisc procurements starting after Monday 24 February 2025 will run under the new act. The current rules will continue to apply to contracts that are already in progress, including any call-offs from established frameworks or dynamic purchasing systems (DPS). These will continue to run under the current regime until the termination date of the specific arrangement.
All suppliers to public sector organisations will need to register on the government’s new central digital platform once this platform is launched. A range of information and resources about the new regime is already available on gov.uk.
We are now thinking about our forward pipelines and new flexible approaches. We would be keen to discuss our preparations and timelines with you. You can reach us at procurement@jisc.ac.uk.
If you would like to discuss any aspect of the new act, there is a dedicated transforming public procurement helpdesk at procurement.reform@cabinetoffice.gov.uk.
Your trusted partner
Working with carefully selected suppliers, we agree terms that benefit your organisation whilst delivering a service specific to local requirements, and supporting local decision making and accountability.
We'll also support you in accessing DPS and framework agreements and can provide specialist procurement advice and guidance.
How you can benefit
- Cost savings for members through collaborative spend savings and reduced administrative costs
- Time-saving as there is no need to carry out a full procurement process and call-offs allow for reduced timescales between identifying a need and fulfilling it
- Proven legal compliance
- Negotiated terms that suit our customers' needs and pro-forma contracts reduce the amount of time and legal input needed from members
- Flexibility through the use of direct award to first ranked suppliers on certain frameworks or mini-competition for DPSs or more complex or larger requirements
Suraj Uturaju, University of West London
"Using [the network equipment framework] [...] during this very challenging time, enabled us to procure a remote access solution without the delays associated with procurement processes. Within a very short space of time, we were able to [...] support flexible working."
Connectivity
Ensure your users have network access where and when they need it.
- Network equipment framework
For the supply and support of a broad range of wired and wifi network equipment - Telecommunications framework
Providing managed transmission services and dark fibre through a compliant route to market, saving you time and money
Cloud
Save time and money on access to cloud services.
- Janet txt framework
A secure SMS messaging service to manage and distribute messages to individuals or groups - OCRE cloud framework
An EU-compliant procurement framework for cloud infrastructure as a service (IaaS), platform as a service (PaaS) and associated software as a service (SaaS) - Data centre services
Save money, improve energy efficiency and get the scalability you need by moving systems and services to off-site data centres - Telephony DPS
Purchase a range of telephony services with added reassurance of fast and reliable data transfer over the Janet Network
Library
Straightforward support for procuring library systems.
- Digital preservation systems dynamic purchasing system (DPS)
Save time when purchasing a repository for the management, discovery and sharing of your organisation’s research outputs
Open research
An easy route to procuring open research systems.
- Research management systems DPS
Save time when purchasing a CRIS or repository for the management and sharing of your organisation’s research.
Help and advice
Find out more about how frameworks, DPS and procurement can help you.
What is a framework?
A framework is an ‘umbrella’ agreement with one or more suppliers for the purchase of goods or services that institutions are able to use.
A framework is an ‘umbrella’ agreement with one or more suppliers for the purchase of goods or services that institutions are able to use.
What is a DPS?
A dynamic purchasing system (DPS) is a procedure available for contracts for works, services and goods commonly available on the market. As a procurement tool, it has some aspects that are similar to an electronic framework agreement, but where new suppliers can join at any time.
A dynamic purchasing system (DPS) is a procedure available for contracts for works, services and goods commonly available on the market. As a procurement tool, it has some aspects that are similar to an electronic framework agreement, but where new suppliers can join at any time.
What is procurement?
Procurement is the process of acquiring goods and services, from an external source. The process spans the whole lifecycle from identification of needs, through to the end of a works or services contract. Find out more about procurement and supplier management at Jisc.
Procurement is the process of acquiring goods and services, from an external source. The process spans the whole lifecycle from identification of needs, through to the end of a works or services contract. Find out more about procurement and supplier management at Jisc.
Contact us
For help and advice during any part of the procurement process, get in touch.