Clarifications
There are 211 clarifications for this DPS
12. We note that you have provided some explanation of adding courses in future. Is there any restriction on the number of off-the-shelf courses that we may add now?
No there is no restriction on the number of courses you can add. We are recommending that you put your top 20-30 courses per learning category to try and ensure it remains a streamlined process for customers. You are also able to add a url link on the off the shelf prospectus where you can showcase your complete course offerings.
Answered
05/10/2021 11:31
11. Questions 150 to 153 of the DPSQ and SQ ask for details of all principle contracts undertaken in the past 3 years, to include certificates or performance. Can you define what is meant by the term "principle contract"? Question 154 asks for the same information for any subcontractors. Should we include details of contracts for work done by our nominated subcontractors either directly in their own right, or as a subcontractor to a principle other than ourselves? This could amount to a very large body of data, added to which we'd expect subcontractors to be reluctant to share commercial information with us about contracts that did not involve us.
Questions 150 to 154 of the SQ are not applicable to this DPS please mark the answers as N/A
Answered
08/10/2021 08:37
9. We have over 1000 subcontract suppliers, any one of which could at any time be involved in delivering services under this DPS. The details of how many of these should we include in our submission?
Please detail who are your key subcontractors, the DPS allows for up to 35 and anything over this must be listed in Attachment 4. We do not expect you to list every potential subcontractor, as this will inevitably change over time anyway.
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04/10/2021 12:01
8. The DPS wants bidders to list all their supply chain that will or could be involved in the delivery of Learning and Training Services. And it goes on to say that any not listed will not be allowed to participate in any call-off. Are we to list all of them for the DPS? This seems impractical.
Please detail who are your key subcontractors, the DPS allows for up to 35 and anything over this must be listed in Attachment 4.
We do not expect you to list every potential subcontractor, as this will inevitably change over time anyway.
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01/10/2021 15:40
7. We noted there was a pricing matrix in the bid pack for the OTS lot - Is there a pricing matrix for the bespoke offering?
No there is only 1 pricing matrix for OTS training as each requirement will be different under Bespoke Training, Learning Technologies and Education Services.
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01/10/2021 15:28
6. Could you please clarify what is meant by 'off the shelf'? - Does it include accredited/qualifying courses and non-qualified courses?
Off The Shelf' is both accredited/qualifying courses and non-qualified courses, that require little or no customisation. Any OTS course offered under RM6219 must be delivered by the training provider themselves (no subcontracting or aggregators).
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01/10/2021 15:28
5. We are on the CSL framework, working with KPMG and based on the two supplier engagement sessions that we've attended with you, we understand that this framework isn't targeting Central Government - is that correct?
Yes that is correct, all Central Government Depts need to follow the Cabinet Office Spend Control process where RM6145 is the default commercial agreement.
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01/10/2021 15:28
4. Where is the framework's target audience and where will it generate activity?
The target audience is the Wider Public Sector by which we mean Local Authorities, NHS, Emergency Services, Charities, Not for Profit, Devolved Admins
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01/10/2021 15:27
3. We are also keen to understand who the intended clients are i.e. is it more for training people in the community or providing programmes for employers? We deal with Senior Managers up to Director level and design and deliver bespoke leadership and management development programmes. We also have a small selection of off-the shelf non-accredited programmes.
The scope of RM6219 is quite wide and the intention is it will cover both training for employees of public sector organisations and community learning.
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01/10/2021 15:27
2. We're aware that RM6219 has replaced an MLS framework, we would like to understand what the differences between the two are?
RM6219 is not a replacement for MLS, this has already been replaced scope wise by RM6145 - Learning and Development.
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01/10/2021 15:27
1. Good afternoon
Could we request Attachment 6 in MS Word please so we can respond to the DPS requirement?
Can you confirm that Attachments 2-6 are all we need to respond to and submit for consideration?
Kind regards
Colin
Attachment 6 is a copy of the SQ and DPSQ questions you will be asked to complete in the DPS once you start your application. We do not have a MS Word version as these have been taken directly from the DPS. No, other than attachment 2 which must be completed monthly once a call off has been awarded, the others are dependent on your organisation how you will deliver the services. Please refer to the READ FIRST document in the bid pack for guidance.
Answered
01/10/2021 13:58
