Purpose

The purpose of this decision
report is to seek approval to extend the Dynamic Purchasing System
(DPS) which is used to procure learning and development (L&D)
provision.The DPS was given an initial period
(known as the period of validity) of 4 years, commencing 01 April
2017, with the ability to extend this period at any
point.
 
 

Decision

The Cabinet Member has endorsed
that the current extension of the Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS)
for the provision of learning and development (including
apprenticeships), due to expire, on 31 March 2024 is extended for a
further 3 years to 31 March 2027 by which time the DPS will have
reached its expiry date.