Apprenticeship Dynamic Purchasing System (ADPS)

The ADPS is divided into 16 categories based on the UK regions as follows:

• Lot 1 North East
• Lot 2 North West
• Lot 3 Yorkshire and Humber
• Lot 4 East Midlands
• Lot 5 West Midlands
• Lot 6 East of England
• Lot 7 South East
• Lot 8 South West
• Lot 9 Central London
• Lot 10 North London
• Lot 11 East London
• Lot 12 South London
• Lot 13 West London
• Lot 14 Wales
• Lot 15 Scotland
• Lot 16 Northern Ireland

• Agriculture, Environmental and Animal Care
• Business and Administration
• Catering and Hospitality
• Childcare and Education
• Construction
• Creative Design
• Digital
• Engineering and Manufacturing
• Hair and Beauty
• Health and Science
• Legal, Finance and Accounting
• Protective Services
• Sales, Marketing and Procurement
• Social Care
• Transport and Logistics

The DPS will be available for use nationally by any public sector body in the UK including, but not limited to…

• Schools & Academies
• Local Authority Establishments
• Police & Emergency Services
• NHS & HSC Bodies
• Central Government Departments & their agencies
• Registered Charities

• This ADPS is compliant with UK/EU procurement legislation - we’ve done the work, so there’s no need for you to run a full EU procurement process.
• Service providers listed on the ADPS are assessed and monitored during the procurement process for their financial stability, track record, experience and technical & professional ability. In addition, elements such as Ofsted ratings and presence on the RoATP are monitored by ESPO accordingly.
• Service providers can apply to be a part of the ADPS at time throughout the duration, future-proofing the solution as the market develops and new apprenticeship standards are introduced over time.
• Pre-agreed terms & conditions to underpin all orders so no need to worry.
• The award of individual further competitions within the ADPS can be quicker than direct procurement procedures, with the minimum time limit for the return of tenders being 10 days.
• Local and SME service providers are encouraged to become part of ADPS, given that the application process is simplified for all and that any provider can join at any time during the life of the ADPS.

For the most updated service provider matrix please see the downloadable documents below (please note this is subject to continuous change and customers should ensure they have the latest version prior to any further competition).