Clarifications
There are 275 clarifications for this DPS
317. Clause 26 Is it mandatory to provide CCS with an IP licence for the 3rd party software that we use in the delivery of training?
Please see Clause 26.1.1
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21/04/2026 10:53
316. Schedule 2: Clause 2.7 Security vetting procedures: Does this apply to the overarching framework agreement or to the specific call-off contract?
DMP Schedule 2 Clause 2.7.1 stipulates that 'The Supplier shall ensure that all Supplier Personnel security vetting procedures, under the DMP Agreement and individual Contracts entered into under it by Customers and Suppliers, are conducted in line with the Cabinet Office Security Policy Framework (SPF).
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30/03/2026 13:07
315. Clause 36 - Official Secrets Act: please confirm whether this applies to the framework agreement or if it is specific to each contract?
The Official Secrets Act is covered in both the DMP Framework Agreement (Clause 36) and the Contract Terms (Clause 35.6).
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30/03/2026 13:06
314. DMP Schedule 8 Clause 4, efficiency tracking. Considering that the DMP relates to the delivery of apprenticeship training, could you please provide examples of how suppliers can contribute to the efficiency tracking measures. How will the Customers work with the Supplier to ensure the Supplier is aware of emerging target operating models.
DMP Schedule 8 relates to the Agreement between GCA and the supplier.
Efficiency tracking will be discussed and agreed by the Authority and the supplier should review meetings be required.
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27/05/2026 11:54
313. DMP Schedule 2 Clause 2.5.4 - please provide an example of where the Customer required modification to the Supplier's LMS.
CCS does not hold this level of information. This should be specified by Customers in their ITT
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30/03/2026 13:06
312. EPA service delivery expectations - could you please provide an example of standards where Customers required EPA delivery in their 'home' or regional locations? Please note that where the supplier is not an EPAO they have limited influence over the EPAO's ability to deliver EPA in a specified location.
CCS does not hold this level of information.
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30/03/2026 13:06
311. Transparency reports outlined in DMP Schedule 1 Annex 1 - could you please provide details of the content of each report as this is not currently included?
Schedule 1 of the DMP Agreement does not contain Annex 1. Please provide the correct reference.
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10/04/2026 14:34
310. Dynamic Marketplace - Complaints Handling Could you please clarify whether you consider academic appeals by apprentices a complaint? It wouldn't be possible to decide an academic appeal within 10 working days
Please see DMP Schedule 1 - Definitions and Clause 47.1
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30/03/2026 13:05
309. Our delivery for one of the standards is entirely bespoke. How do we answer the question "Please confirm how you will deliver 20% off the job training requirement", as this will depend entirely on employer preference. Similarly would we select all options for the "Training timetable" and 'National' for locations, as this will also depend on the employer. Thank you for clarifying
There is a blended approach option for off the job training.
The supplier should list all training delivery options that they can offer for a particular standard. Customers may filter on training delivery modes to narrow their selection of suppliers.
The supplier should select UK if they can offer national coverage.
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27/05/2026 11:54
308. In the portal, under the question "Please select the delivery types your organisation is able to provide" What do the following terms refer to? (I am trying to ascertain which apply to us) When would tick these? Training delivery mode Training timetable Apprentice cohort mix Training availability - would we tick this when the course is already running? Thank you for clarifying
Please refer to Q211, Part 2. The State of Readiness question references courses which are live, in development, in design.
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10/03/2026 11:32
307. In Dynamic Marketplace Agreement v 4.0, page 15 under Clause 13 (Quality standards) it says: "Where a new or emergent standard is to be developed or introduced by the Authority, the Supplier shall be responsible for ensuring that the potential impact on the Supplier's provision, or a Contracting Authority's receipt under a Contract, of the Goods and/or Services is explained to the Authority and the Contracting Authority (within a reasonable timeframe), prior to the implementation of the new or emergent Standard. " Can you clarify what is a 'reasonable timeframe"?
A "reasonable time frame" is a legal and contractual concept referring to the amount of time that is fairly necessary to conveniently complete a task, action, or obligation as soon as circumstances permit. Because it is not a fixed, statutory definition, it is determined on a case-by-case basis, often relying on custom, trade practice, or what is considered appropriate in specific circumstances.
GCA would not define nor provide a timeframe in this instance as this would be for buyers to define as part of their specific call off and specific circumstances.
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27/05/2026 11:55
306. Could you please confirm whether the intention is to use Attachment 5 Pricing Matrix for Apprenticeship Training Providers as eligible costs breakdown as defined by the Funding Rules? If so, could you please advise what format it will be incorporated in within the call off contract? Contract Order form referenced in Annex 1 and Annex 2 of the call off contract don't include the price breakdown of eligible costs.
This will be completed by the customer following Standard Award (Further Competition) or Rapid Award.
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26/02/2026 11:48
305. DMP Agreement - Please confirm the difference between expectations of Supplier DMP Manager and in Schedule 8 (DMP Management) and Account Manager in Schedule 2 (GOODS AND/or SERVICES and Key Performance Indicators)
Please refer to DMP Schedule 8 Clause 2.1.1 - DMP Manager has overall responsibility for managing the DMP Agreement.
The Account Manager is as per DMP Schedule 2 Clause 2.2.1 to be appointed to provide account management for each specific customer.
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26/02/2026 11:48
304. Is an EPA costing model required for the EPA delivered on an integrated standard as per the assessment plan?
please refer to the pricing schedule
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26/02/2026 11:47
303. For Dynamic Marketplace Agreement, Clause 19 - Change. Please advise which termination clause would be used in the event of the Supplier not able to accept the variation requested by the Customer?
Please refer to the Dynamic Marketplace Agreement Clause 33.2.1(g) (ii)
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19/02/2026 15:48
302. Attachment 7 - Call off Contract Terms for Apprenticeships Training Dynamic Marketplace (RM6102) Would it be possible to make clause 23.23 (FOI) mutual (to reflect our legal duty)?
Please refer to clarification Q241.
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19/02/2026 15:49
301. Following your response on 4.2.26 at 14:57 regarding Questions 50 - 64, I have not answered these questions as the only EPAs we provide are those that are integrated. However, the error message on the portal is preventing me from progressing: Please select the End-Point Assessment service(s) your organisation is able to provide. Tick all that apply. You must select an answer Please advise
For technical issues please contact NQC at support@nqc.com
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17/02/2026 14:09
300. 19.1.3 says: "The Supplier shall respond to the Authority's request pursuant to Clause 19.1.2 within the time limits specified in the Variation Form. Such time limits shall be reasonable and ultimately at the discretion of the Authority having regard to the nature of the proposed Variation" Clarification question: What is the timescale please?
Timescales will be specified on the Variation form at such time as a Variation is identified.
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17/02/2026 14:08
299. Please advise what would happen if the Customer and Supplier are unable to resolve the conflict between the contract and ESFA Funding Rules - would the contract be terminated? What provision would be put in place by the Customer to ensure that the Supplier is compensated if the termination is a as a direct result of the contract not being Funding Rules compliant? Call off Schedule 7 Annexes 2 and 4
I believe you have provided the wrong document references as Call-Off Schedule 7 refers to Data Processing, if you can please check the correct document reference and resubmit a new clarification question so we can review and advise accoridngly. Thanks
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17/02/2026 15:24
298. Can references to the ESFA be updated to DfE?
Please refer to Clause 2.1 of the Contract Terms.
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17/02/2026 14:07
