Clarifications
There are 76 clarifications for this DPS
83. Could you confirm that providers accepted onto the purchase system must submit a monthly statement to the CCS in lieu of a management information report where no business has been transacted?
Suppliers need to report their spend into report MI each month regardless of whether they have been paid. This will automatically create an invoice which has payment terms of 30 days from the date of raising The invoice is payable even if the supplier has not been paid by their creditors.
When a supplier is appointed to the LVPS they agree to reply to a monthly prompt to submit an MI return. In this return they would confirm any contracts placed via any CCS agreements they are on or confirm that no contracts have been placed.
We have guidance notes and FAQs on CCS management information, the Report-MI system and MI templates, as well as a copy of the Customer URN list, which can be accessed on the CCS supplier guidance web page.
You can also register for our pre-recorded MI training webinar, which you can view at any time.
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28/02/2025 11:12
82. Hi, I would applied as supplier on the LVPS as we are Taxi company providing school transport etc. I just want to know is the right platform for those contracts since i can not see transport section or header.
Additionally, how long will it take for the assessment to finalise and if there will be any need of any additional documents do we get any email or we have to keep on logging in to check for any notifications.
You have to choose which header you think fits the service you provide, there is a header for Other community, social and personal services which may be best suited. We will process your application in line with the Supplier Access Information details and will seek clairfication if we have any further questions.
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17/02/2025 14:39
81. Please could you clarify what is meant here on question 129 of the SQ:
Do you meet the minimum level of economic and financial standing and/or minimum financial threshold Selection Questionnaire?
Thanks so much,
Jane Cunningham
LVPS does not require a minimum level of economic and financial standing, therefore please ensure you are completing the correct questionnaire. You can find a downloaded version in the LVPS Access Pack here https://supplierregistration.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/dps?fh=1 for easier visibility
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17/02/2025 17:23
80. My application has been assessed and come back as needing to supply more information in one section. So my application has been moved back to Registered 1. How do I now add this information as can't seem to find the question about it (about pricing)?
Supplier has now updated the request for more information.
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12/02/2025 15:28
79. Can this be used for contracts with the Welsh Government, or is that a separate system
Thanks
Thank you for your question.
LVPS can be used by Buyers and Suppliers with the UK.
Kind regards,
CCS
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17/02/2025 17:20
78. Afternoon, we have been sucsellful in our submission, however, where do we now see opportunites to supply the services we've applied to supply
Thank you for your question.
Opportunities are not advertised on the Low Value Purchasing System.
Please download the access pack from the link below and read section 70. Competitive Proceedure from 'RM6237-LVPS-Supplier-Access-Information_v8.0.pdf'
https://supplierregistration.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/dps?fh=1
Kind regards,
CCS
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17/02/2025 17:19
77. Hello I have completed the LVPS questionnaire as a potential supplier and submitted it on the system (Reference SQ-AB7F5PN/1) under Education and Training. It says 'completed' on the system. Please can you guide me as to what I need to do next to get my questionnaire assessed so that I can join the LVPS supplier list? My DUNS is 218386367. Many thanks.
Thank you for your question.
Your organisation is currently in the Agreeing stage, please read the email sent from info@crowncommercial.gov.uk for guidance on becoming appointed.
Kind regards,
CCS
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17/02/2025 17:18
76. Dear CCS Team;
Here's Arbaz from H&D Recruitment LTD. Hope everyone is fine and healthy.
Thank You for appointing H&D Recruitment into LVPS. Kindly let us know what further steps we should complete to become an active service provider as a premiere workforce provider for CPV 79600000 and 79700000.
We're a distinctive workforce provider specializing in proficient Security Services, Warehousing, and Hospitality sectors.
Waiting for your assistance for accomplishing successful onboarding;
Kind Regards,
Muhammad Arbaz Khan
H&D Recruitment Ltd
Thank you for your question.
For information on marketing your organisation please visit https://www.crowncommercial.gov.uk/information-for-buyers-and-suppliers - Supplier marketing toolkit
Kind regards,
CCS
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17/02/2025 17:18
75. I'm a non-VAT registered sole trader and existing supplier to an organisation who is moving to using this system for all procurement next year, and have been asked to register and complete a LVPS application. I can't proceed beyond the "Legal Status" page because it won't allow me to leave the co reg, vat reg or charity reg fields blank. I have tried putting in all zeros, or "N/A" but nothing is accepted.
We have been notified you were able to proceed from this issue and you have been confirmed as a sole trader.
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28/02/2025 11:10
74. Hi. I am an architect wanting to register my practice on the RM6242 Construction Services DPS. The links in the document bring me here. But there is no box to tick to desire professional services to get through the questionarie.
Im not sure if I am requesting to participate to the right thing?
Please scroll down on the Supplier Registration Service webpage, where you located the LVPS DPS. You will find all other DPS agreements. Click on the relevant heading, scroll down to the DPS you are searching to join and click on the 'Access as Supplier' link..
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18/12/2024 14:23
73. Is this agreement suitable for a Security Operation (SecOps) agreement?
CCS is unable to advise you whether LVPS is suitable for your Security Operations Agreement, please see the guidance for additional support:https://www.gov.uk/guidance/current-crown-commercial-service-suppliers-what-you-need-to-know
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13/12/2024 15:32
72. Good morning, I filled out a LVPS RM6237 application to register as a supplier on 21/11/24 can you let me know how long the assessment usually takes before approval? - Many thanks, Jo Clarkson CEO of Meta (UK) limited
I can confirm you're now showing as a supplier on our supplier registration system.
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13/12/2024 15:31
71. Is the LWPS suitable for selling SaaS software?
CCS is unable to advise you whether LVPS is suitable for selling SaaS software.
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13/12/2024 15:30
70. Are there any minimum or maximum contract terms
There is no minimum contract term, this is decided between the buyer/supplier.
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13/12/2024 15:29
69. Are we able to self Saas software under IT Services and support
CCS is unable to tell you which category your service is under, and this can only be decided by yourselves. Please see the guidance for additional support:https://www.gov.uk/guidance/current-crown-commercial-service-suppliers-what-you-need-to-know
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13/12/2024 15:29
68. Can you procure construction works under the LVPS, and if so, do the procurement thresholds apply i.e. 5 million for works?
Construction Works is not a service heading within the LVPS platform, however, there is a heading for "Machinery for mining, quarrying, construction equipment".
LVPS is a below threshold solution and the spend cannot go above £138k for Central Government or £213k for other organisations for supplies and services. VAT should be included in contract value estimates to determine whether a contract should be treated as above or below threshold (i.e eligible or not eligible for LVPS) .
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13/12/2024 15:28
67. Per the relevant DPS, suppliers must hold Employer's (Compulsory) Liability Insurance of £5,000,000 minimum. We are registered as a United States company, with different terminology around employer's liability insurance. Can CCS please kindly confirm whether the following coverage will meet the requirements:
1. Worker's Compensation
1a. Covers employee costs, like lost wages, benefits, medical care, etc. due to workplace injury or illness. No limit on worker's compensation.
1b. Includes sub-coverage for employer's liability insurance, which is an extension of worker's compensation and it covers the employer against employee-related lawsuits due to workplace injury or illness. Limit of $2M per occurrence and aggregate.
2. Employment Practices Liability Insurance (EPLI)
2a. Covers employee lawsuits related to discrimination, harassment, wrongful termination, breach of employment contract, etc. $1M per claim; $5M aggregate
In order to apply to join the LVPS you must be a UK registered company.
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13/12/2024 15:27
66. Can you confirm supply of consumables such as laptops, tablets and mobile phones is under LVPS?
Yes, under the Service Heading Description - IT services and support
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25/11/2024 17:36
65. Good Morning CCS Team.
Please can we ask, under this LVP framework, what the threshold is for 2 of the categories;
1. Education and Training Services
2. Temporary Labour
Please advise if the thresholds include VAT or not. Thanks
It is a below threshold solution and the spend cannot go above £138k for Central Government or £213k for other organisations for supplies and services. VAT should be included in contract value estimates to determine whether a contract should be treated as above or below threshold (i.e eligible or not eligible for LVPS) Please be aware that recruitment across the education and healthcare sector including both clinical and non-clinical recruitment is excluded from the Low Value Purchase System
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25/11/2024 17:32
64. I have registered my company under "Computer services". I am not sure what this covers (whether that's IT/infrastucture computer services). How can I edit that to ensure that the correct sector shows e.g. IT consulting services?
To view your LVPS application, log in to select the 'View' option under your LVPS application within your dashboard. To update/edit your application select 'Update DPSQ'.
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14/11/2024 15:36
