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[Home](https://www.nationwideutilities.com/) 2. / 3. [Services](https://www.nationwideutilities.com/services/) 4. / 5. [Energy Procurement](https://www.nationwideutilities.com/services/commercial-energy-procurement/) # Compliant, Flexible Approach to Public Sector Energy Procurement ## Public sector energy procurement requires a balance between compliance, transparency and achieving best value. A Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) provides a flexible and efficient route to market, enabling organisations to procure energy and related services through a compliant and competitive process. ![nu-20--20procurement-20brochure-202026](https://www.nationwideutilities.com/hubfs/nu-20--20procurement-20brochure-202026.webp) ### Download the DPS Brochure We support the DPS framework, delivering transparent tendering, competitive pricing and streamlined procurement processes. ![nu-20--20procurement-20brochure-202026](https://www.nationwideutilities.com/hubfs/nu-20--20procurement-20brochure-202026.webp) [Download](https://www.nationwideutilities.com/hubfs/2026%20brochures/NU%20-%20Procurement%20Brochure%202026.pdf) ## Is DPS Right for Your Organisation?    A Dynamic Purchasing System is particularly suited to: - Local authorities and housing providers - Education and healthcare institutions - Organisations requiring compliant procurement routes - Businesses seeking flexibility and supplier choice    ## **DPS Benefits** - Fully compliant procurement route - Access to a broad and evolving supplier base - Competitive pricing through real-time tendering - Faster procurement compared to traditional frameworks - Reduced administrative burden for buyers and suppliers      ## Why Use a DPS for Energy Procurement? ‹ › ### Compliance & Transparency DPS procurement processes align with public sector regulations, ensuring transparency and auditability. ### Competitive Pricing Suppliers compete at the point of tender, helping secure the best available pricing on the day. ### Flexibility New suppliers can join throughout the lifecycle, preventing market stagnation and increasing competition. ### Faster Procurement Call-off contracts can be awarded more quickly than traditional procurement routes. ### Reduced Administrative Burden Suppliers do not need to repeatedly demonstrate suitability, simplifying the tendering process. ## How Nationwide Utilities supports DPS Procurement ![](https://www.nationwideutilities.com/hubfs/n%20(13).png) ### Step 1: Procurement Strategy We define your procurement objectives, ensuring alignment with regulatory requirements and organisational goals. ### Step 2: DPS Access & Setup We provide access to the DPS and support onboarding and supplier selection. ### Step 3: Tender Management We manage the full tender process, ensuring transparency, compliance and competitive outcomes. ### Step 4: Evaluation & Award We support evaluation and contract award, ensuring best value and alignment with requirements. ### Step 5: Ongoing Contract Support We provide continued support to ensure supplier performance and contract compliance. ###### Frequently Asked Questions **A Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for energy is a complete electronic, open-market procurement tool used for energy products, services and works, such as energy efficiency retrofits, renewable energy solutions and supplier contracts.** ###### What is a Dynamic Purchasing System? A DPS is a compliant procurement framework that allows public sector organisations to source suppliers through a flexible, electronic system. ###### How is a DPS different from a framework? Unlike frameworks, suppliers can join a DPS at any time, ensuring ongoing competition and flexibility. ###### Is DPS procurement compliant with regulations? Yes. DPS procurement aligns with public sector procurement regulations and ensures transparency and auditability. ###### Can multiple services be procured through a DPS? Yes. A DPS can include a wide range of services, including energy supply, metering, and net zero solutions. ###### Who can use a DPS? 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