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Many procurement professionals have stated that increasing use of Dynamic Purchasing Systems (DPS) could mean the end of framework agreements in public procurement, but what are Dynamic Purchasing Systems and how do they work? The Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) is a procedure available for contracts for works, services and goods

Our team is often asked by our clients if a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) is the right choice for their organisation. To help, we have listed the main features and benefits buyers should be aware of before they set up a DPS for their organisation.   Why should my organisation

At the end of last year, it was announced that the NHS is investing £20m in a cyber security unit. The plans were announced after a National Audit Office (NAO) report confirmed that NHS ‘could have prevented’ the WannaCry ransomware attack that occurred in May 2017. The new cyber security

You spoke – we listened Based on our ongoing interactions with clients via the Helpdesk and our Account Management Team, we continue to act on customer feedback to continually enhance and improve your Delta eSourcing solution. This includes ease of use, more intuitive features and overall enhanced system performance to

It seems like there is a not a day that goes by when the cyber attacks on the public sector, or the threat of such attacks, are not featured in the UK news. NHS trusts were left vulnerable during the major ransomware attack, “WannaCry”, in May 2017. 6,900 NHS appointments

At the start of January, it can be easy to slip back into old routines but this should not be the case. If you are a believer in New Year’s resolutions, then we suggest that you start by using best practice when it comes to eProcurement. The start of the

On 1 January 2018 OJEU Thresholds changed. The Cabinet Office released the latest changes at the end of 2017, confirming that the new thresholds would apply from the start of 2018. Download your free copy of 2018-2019 here. Download your free copy of 2020-2021 here.  Procurement thresholds Public sector procurement

Failure to adopt eProcurement systems in procurement organisations often leaves employees feeling ‘overworked’, study finds; A new study has found that many governmental procurement organisations who have yet to adopt e-procurement software solutions are struggling to streamline and automate many tasks, which has resulted in almost 40% of buyers in

Dynamic Purchasing Systems (DPS) are living shortlists of suppliers that organisations join by completing the selection stage requirements. When they are used effectively, they help buyers quickly and efficiently procure goods, works and services commonly available on the market from a refreshable pool of suppliers. Here are our top tips

We are pleased to announce that Delta eSourcing has been awarded a contract with North Eastern Universities Purchasing Consortium (NEUPC), which set out to source a more collaborative eTendering portal. The award was made on 10 May 2017 for an initial two-year period with the option to extend for a further

In this guide you will learn the many benefits of contract management, including how you can effectively manage contracts. Contract management is the process of managing contracts between buyers and suppliers so that all contractual obligations are fulfilled compliantly and documented appropriately. Managing your organisation’s contracts efficiently throughout the contract

On the face of it, the procurement process can appear to be relatively straightforward. Buyers need services; they find suppliers who can deliver those services they pay them to deliver the services – and the transaction is over. The reality is slightly more complicated, as the procurement process is multilayered