Abbreviation: DPS
Summary: In England and Wales, a Designated Premises Supervisor has day-to-day responsibility for running a business that sells alcohol and must hold a personal licence.
Reference: Alcohol licensing (opens in a new tab)
Home Office · Reference checked 21 July 2026
Where to look: Designated premises supervisors, opening paragraph, and Becoming a DPS
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