Homes England has announced the launch of a Delivery Partner Dynamic Purchasing System on 1^st September 2021, with initial applications having opened on Monday, 24^th May 2021.

Those building homes will find it easier than ever to access Homes England land, thanks to a revamp of the UK Government’s delivery agency’s approach to land disposals.

On 1^st September 2021, Homes England is launching its new Delivery Partner Dynamic Purchasing System, (DPS), which marks a significant shift in the way which the agency procures housebuilders, as well as increasing flexibility and accessibility.

For the first time, housebuilders will be able to join the agency’s list of preferred developers whenever they choose. The Delivery Partner DPS will replace the existing Delivery Partner Panel (DPP£), which housebuilders and developers are currently only able to join when it is renewed, once every four years.

The Delivery Partner DPS will also be available to Homes England’s public sector partners to help them procure a developer or contractor to build homes on sites they own.

Stephen Kinsella, Chief Land and Development Officer at Homes England, said: “This new digital system marks a huge step forward, making it much easier for developers to bid for our land. I’d encourage our current partners, as well as those we haven’t worked with before, to get their applications in so we can work together to create great places to live. We are one of the largest vendors of residential land with sites for tens of thousands of homes being disposed over the next 3 years being channelled through this new approach.”

Applications are being sought from housebuilders who share Homes England’s ambitions to build more sustainably, and for high-quality design and placemaking. By switching from a framework to a DPS, Homes England is also simplifying access for smaller developers and new entrants, helping to further diversify the market.

The application process will also take the size of the developer into account. For example, SMEs bidding to deliver smaller sites will benefit from simpler entry criteria whereas the entry criteria for developers bidding to deliver larger strategic sites will be proportionately more testing.

Successful applicants will become members of the DPS when it launches on 1^st September 2021 and applications will then reopen on an ongoing basis, enabling new market entrants to join at any time.

Information on how to apply to join the Delivery Partner DPS can be found on the guidance page.

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