DPSS Consultants

DPSS Consultants: training in commercial and contract management

DPSS Consultants is an accredited provider of training and professional development specialising in commercial and contract management, procurement, contract law and supply chain. The company has been operating for more than three decades and presents itself as a WorldCC (formerly IACCM) accredited learning partner. Its offering combines open courses, certification programmes and consultancy, with a focus on measurable results for corporate teams.

Training areas

The catalogue is organised around several specific disciplines:

• Contract management: the company notes that poor management can lead to losses of between 10% and 25% of contract value, and presents its courses as the benchmark certification in this field.
• Procurement: aimed at purchasing and supply chain specialists in the public and private sectors, with attention to sustainable sourcing solutions, cost reduction and waste reduction.
• Commercial management: covers the processes of service delivery and alignment between the client's needs and the provider's resources within a commercial agreement.
• Specifications and scopes of work: the company cites reports from the UK National Audit Office and the Infrastructure and Projects Authority that identify unclear specifications as a leading cause of project failure, and WorldCC data according to which these account for 40% of disputes, variations and claims.
• Contract law and drafting: practical courses for professionals who need operational knowledge of contract and commercial law and of drafting agreements.
• Negotiations: based on the win/win negotiation approach described by Dr. Ray Carter, author of Practical Contract and Commercial Management.

Certification programmes and Mini MBA

DPSS offers a "Mini MBA" programme designed for executives with limited time available, with content equivalent to an elective module of a traditional MBA. As a WorldCC accredited partner, it also delivers certification programmes in contract management, modern procurement and supplier relationship management.

Methodology and trainer profile

The courses are delivered by practising professionals, including published authors and high-level consultants. The company emphasises that its trainers do not limit themselves to theory, but pass on direct experience. The content is subject to independent audits to verify its relevance and practical value, and can be tailored and contextualised for each organisation's in-house programmes.

Consultancy

In addition to training, DPSS provides consultancy services in contract law, contract management and procurement and supply chain management. The work is aimed at enabling the organisation's stakeholders and agents of change to establish the project objectives, conduct the corresponding analysis and produce effective outcomes.

Track record and clientele

The company describes its evolution from its origins as a boutique consultancy to its current position as a global training provider, adapting its methods to the evolution of the sector. It states that it has a portfolio of international corporate clients and more than 30 years of experience in course delivery.

Location and contact

77 Avery Hill Road, New Eltham, London, SE9 2BJ · Email: info@dpss.co.uk