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Temporary and External Designated Premises Supervisor Support for Licensed Premises

Need a Designated Premises Supervisor for your licensed premises?

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Licensing Professionals can provide External DPS Support for suitable licensed premises where a named Personal Licence Holder is required and the operator needs professional licensing compliance support.

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This service may be suitable where a premises is changing management, waiting for a new Personal Licence Holder, applying for a new premises licence, or needs temporary DPS cover while a permanent solution is arranged.

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Our External DPS Support Service is only offered following due diligence and is subject to premises suitability, licence conditions, risk assessment and agreed compliance controls.

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What Is a DPS?

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A Designated Premises Supervisor, commonly known as a DPS, is the person named on a premises licence who has responsibility for authorising the sale of alcohol.

The DPS must hold a valid Personal Licence and is expected to have sufficient control and oversight of the premises where alcohol is sold.

For many pubs, bars, restaurants, hotels, shops, off-licences and event venues, having the correct DPS in place is essential to lawful alcohol sales.

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When Might You Need External DPS Support?

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You may need temporary or external DPS support if:

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• Your existing DPS has left the business

• You are waiting for a manager to obtain a Personal Licence

• You are applying for a new premises licence

• You are taking over an existing licensed premises

• Your business needs short-term DPS cover

• You need professional licensing compliance support

• You want guidance before appointing a permanent DPS

• You need help updating the DPS on the premises licence

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This service is designed to support operators who need a responsible, structured and compliant approach — not a “paper-only” DPS arrangement.

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Our External DPS Support Service Can Include:

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• External DPS support, subject to approval

• DPS consent and variation support

• Review of the premises licence

• Review of existing licence conditions

• Initial compliance suitability assessment

• Premises risk review

• Staff training recommendations

• Challenge 25 procedure review

• Refusals log and incident log checks

• CCTV and operational control review

• Licensing compliance action plan

• Ongoing compliance monitoring

• Support with appointing a permanent DPS

• Practical advice for alcohol sales compliance

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Premises We May Be Able to Support

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Our External DPS Support Service may be suitable for:

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• Pubs

• Bars

• Restaurants

• Hotels

• Convenience stores

• Off-licences

• Event venues

• Social clubs

• Hospitality businesses

• Retail premises selling alcohol

• New premises licence applicants

• Operators changing management

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Each request is considered individually.

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Important: This Is Not a Paper-Only DPS Service

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Licensing Professionals will only consider External DPS Support where proper compliance controls are in place.

We will not act as DPS for premises where there is no genuine cooperation, no compliance structure, or no ability to monitor standards.

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Before agreeing to act, we may require:

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• A copy of the premises licence

• Details of the operator and management structure

• Details of proposed alcohol sales

• Site visit or remote compliance review

• Staff training records

• CCTV and incident log arrangements

• Challenge 25 policy

• Refusals procedure

• Written agreement on responsibilities

• Right to withdraw where compliance standards are not maintained

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This protects the premises, the operator, the licence, and the named DPS.

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Why Choose Licensing Professionals?

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Licensing Professionals provides practical licensing support for operators who need clear guidance, strong compliance standards and real-world licensing experience.

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We understand that licensed premises need to operate lawfully, responsibly and commercially. Our approach is practical, direct and focused on helping operators avoid unnecessary licensing problems.

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We can support you with:

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• DPS arrangements

• Premises licence applications

• Premises licence variations

• Licensing objections

• Hearing preparation

• Staff compliance training

• Operating schedules

• Licence condition reviews

• Responsible authority engagement

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Our aim is simple: to help operators get licensed, stay compliant and protect their business.

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External DPS Support Fees

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External DPS Support is priced based on the type of premises, risk level, location, licence conditions and level of involvement required.

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Initial DPS Suitability Review

From £495

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This may include:

• Initial consultation

• Review of the premises licence

• Review of licence conditions

• DPS suitability assessment

• Compliance action points

• Guidance on the DPS change process

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Monthly External DPS Support

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From £250 per month

Monthly fees depend on the type of premises and the level of compliance oversight required.

Higher-risk premises, late-night venues, bars, pubs, sports bars, event venues or premises with previous compliance concerns may require a bespoke fee.

Site visits, urgent work, hearings, objections, enforcement matters or additional compliance reviews may be charged separately.

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Compliance Comes First

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External DPS Support is only suitable where the premises operator is committed to responsible alcohol sales and licensing compliance.

Operators must be willing to maintain:

• Staff training

• Challenge 25

• Refusals records

• Incident records

• CCTV compliance

• Licence condition compliance

• Cooperation with responsible authorities

• Proper management standards

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Where compliance standards are not maintained, Licensing Professionals reserves the right to withdraw from any DPS arrangement.

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Need External DPS Support?

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If you need temporary or external DPS support for a licensed premises, contact Licensing Professionals for a suitability assessment.

We can review your situation, explain the process, and advise whether External DPS Support is appropriate for your premises.

Contact Licensing Professionals today to discuss your DPS requirements.

Website: www.licensingprofessionals.com
Email: info@licensingprofessionals.com
Phone: 0208 050 5704

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Need a DPS for your licensed premises?

Speak to Licensing Professionals today about External DPS Support, DPS changes and licensing compliance.

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