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Food and drink - dynamic purchasing system (DPS)

This DPS offers a wide range of food and drink products via a single supplier or multiple suppliers based on your budget and need. Suitable for schools who wish to procure a new food contract and who wish to thoroughly compare suppliers via a mini-competition

What it offers

This DPS has over 80 suppliers, offering a wide range of high-quality food and drink products and reliable service.

Benefits

  • flexibility to work with trusted local suppliers and SMEs who can join the DPS at any time, supporting both community engagement and helping to ensure continuity of service
  • schools undertake a mini-competition to select the winning supplier when using this solution
  • access to a range of resources, including user guides and templates, to help you navigate the DPS and make informed decisions
  • it allows schools to bundle up to 11 distinct food categories into one delivery single purchase and delivery, reducing their carbon footprint and helping to cut costs

Provider: YPO

Expires: 5 January 2027

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