Our Story
DPSS was established in 1992 by Dr Carter, a visionary leader with a distinguished career spanning both industry and academia. For over 30 years, our mission has stayed the same: to make world-class commercial training accessible and help professionals drive value in their organisations. Dr Carter wanted to make world-class commercial expertise accessible to everyone, from junior buyers to directors, across the public, private, and third sectors. Today, he leads the DPSS team in integrating cutting-edge technology, including AI and sustainable practices, into contract and commercial management to help organisations face the challenges of tomorrow.
DR RAY CARTER
MA, MCIPS, MCMI, CCMP(A) FNAP, Licensed Paralegal
Director
Dr Carter is a globally recognised authority in Contracting, Procurement, and Supply Chain Management. His career spans over 30 years, and he has successfully bridged the gap between academic theory and high-performance commercial practice.
INDUSTRY THOUGHT LEADER
Dr Carter is perhaps best known as the creator of the “10 Cs” Supplier Evaluation Model, an industry-standard framework used by procurement and contract professionals worldwide and featured in CIPS syllabi.
AUTHOR & EDUCATOR
A prolific writer, Dr Carter has authored several key texts that shape modern commercial training, including:
- Practical Procurement
- Practical Contract Management
- Practical Negotiation
- Practical Supplier Selection and Relationship Management
- Practical Commercial and Service Delivery Management
- Stores and Physical Distribution
From our roots as a boutique consultancy to a global training provider, we have evolved alongside the industry, ensuring our methods remain cutting-edge and commercially relevant.
