How to become an approved supplier on the EV Dynamic Purchasing System

To faciltate the development of electric vehicle services, Oxford City Council has created a Dynamic Purchasing System. Suppliers can access and apply to join the DPS at no cost on In-tend (Oxford City Council's tendering portal).

Project details:

• Project ID: OCC000004
• Project title: Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for the Supply of Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure and Associated Services
• Organisation: Oxford City Council
• Portal: In-tend Portal

Supplier application process

1. Tender application submitted (DPS 1 to 9 Lots)
2. Application is evaluated - we aim to accept/respond to applications within 2 weeks of the submission date)
3. Membership awarded - accreditation logo sent*
4. DPS members access Stage 2 tenders

*if application is not successful you can reapply any time

Supplier application guide

Our quick step guide to register as an approved supplier:

1. Register on In-tend
2. Find the DPS tender (search 'DPS OCC000004' in the current tenders section)
3. Download all the relevant documents for each lot you want to bid on
4. Upload your completed documents
5. Submit your application

For a more detailed guide with screenshots, see How to submit an EV DPS supplier application on the in-tend portal

EV DPS approved supplier benefits

• A LEVI and ORCS ready solution with standards and requirements already baked in. This ensure only suppliers that make the grade become DPS members.
• Simple application process reviewed regularly so you need never miss a tender opportunity
• The Umbrella contract, which all DPS members sign, saves both suppliers and public sector organisations time and money supporting a rapid but robust tender processes
• The DPS is both supplier and public sector focussed. We have a suite of tools to support tender writing to make bid responses easier to write for DPS members
• The DPs attracts a 0.7% rebate fee from DPS members which is only applicable on contract award. The payment schedule will flex to ensure DPS members only pay when invoices have been paid. This allows suppliers big and small to safe guard all important cash flow.
• Fast route from award to contract signing - due to numerous procurement tools and DPS member compliance checker tool all accessible for public sector organisations
• Only DPS members can use our accreditation logo - a status that helps you attract new business.