Clarifications
There are 120 clarifications for this DPS
133. Regarding SQ Q133, we are unable to save the form when entering a contract value in US dollars. Can you please clarify how to enter contract values in US dollars on this form?
You need to convert the value to GBP however if you are still having a issue saving it you should be email NQC support@nqc.com as it could be a system error then, which NQC will be able to help you with.
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20/11/2024 10:04
132. Ref question 129, where do I find the minimum level of economic and finacila standing and/or minimum financial threshold specified within the evaluation criteria? As a new start-up business we are unable to provide 2 years of audited accounts, but we can provide statements of turnover, statement of cash flow etc, but not sure if I should answer Q129 as Y or N as cannot find the relevant criteria.
If you are unable to provide what is requested, then you need to answer no and provide whatever you can i.e. as stated, turnover, cash flow etc. If anything else is then still required (after this has been assessed) you will asked for it
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28/11/2024 19:28
131. Our organisation can meet the economic and financial standing requirements for this DPS. In this case, can you please clarify if a Parent Company Guarantee will be required for this DPS?
A Parent Company Guarantee will only be required if you do not meet the financial standing reviewed by our finance team
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04/11/2024 13:44
130. Regarding DPS Schedule 4 Supplier Responsiveness of ≥ 95% per quarter, can you please clarify what the average number of orders through the DPS per quarter is?
This information is unavailable
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04/11/2024 13:46
129. Regarding Question 172, can you please clarify what type of documentary evidence will be required?
This information is only required when requested to share evidence that you have previously indicated you could provide in support of your SQ answers. The Supplier Evidence Submission stage allows you to respond to this request for evidence and upload the relevant documentation.
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20/11/2024 10:34
127. What is the minimum level required for product liability insurance?
£1,000,000
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04/11/2024 13:47
126. Can you please confirm that the end date for applications to join the DPS is now the 4th November 2026?
Yes that is correct
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04/11/2024 13:48
125. Hello,
We've completed and submitted the questionnaire for AI DPS and want to confirm if this is sufficient or if there are additional steps that we need to take to complete the process.
Additionally, I want to address two form issues we encountered in the questionnaire:
1. The application's postcode field only accepts UK postcodes. However, since we're not based in the UK, we couldn't input our postcode.
2. The registration number field only accepts an 8-character input, which aligns with UK Companies House registration formats. Our registration number, however, is 10 digits, so we couldn't enter the full registration.
We added placeholders to continue with the questionnaire but guidance on how to correct this would be appreciated!
Thank you.
Company registration No input 8 zeros, postcode input M46 6JA, if the customer service team require any further information they will let you know
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04/11/2024 13:49
124. Hi, I am on the second stage of completing the questionnaire, and the name of our Compliance Officer is required. As an SME we have a number of people who oversee compliance in different areas. Could you clarify whether this is compliance from a data protection, quality control, financial systems or corporate governance point of view?
Any name associated with filling out the DPS application will be sufficient
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04/11/2024 13:50
123. We would like to inquire if Prescott Data, as a non-EU company based in Kenya, is eligible to participate in this proposal. Could you please confirm the eligibility criteria for international companies and any specific requirements or steps that we should follow for participation in this opportunity?
Please see question 116
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04/11/2024 13:50
122. Please advise what scope, if any, buying organisations have to amend the Core Terms, Joint Schedules and Order Schedules beyond adding in standard required information.
e.g. Can Order Schedule 6 (IT Services) be amended to include specific details around the ability for a Buyer to audit a Supplier?
The terms in the agreement are the overarching terms, however, specific terms can be added in at call off if agreed in writing between you and supplier.
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15/10/2024 15:11
121. In the Selection Questionnaire, Part 1: Persons of Significant Control, we have one PSC located in India. However, the system doesn't allow me to enter the PSC's Indian address when uploading the response. Could you please advise on how to proceed?
If you are having technical issues, then please contact support@nqc.com and they should be able to help you.
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15/10/2024 15:14
120. This is pertaining to the Selection Questionnaire Part 3: Economic and Financial Standing. If we are not making bids via/with a consortium or using sub contractors, do we need to fill this section in as a whole? If we do which ones need to be filled?
Any questions that do not relate to your submission, please add N/A and your application will be reviewed. If there are any problems then we will advise in due course.
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16/08/2024 12:36
119. Please can you confirm how the shortlisting process works for opportunities on this DPS? Does the client use the filtering tool (based on our SQ responses) to create a supplier long list, which the client then uses to shortlist suppliers?
Yes that is correct. There is also a Capability Assessment that the customer can ask the suppliers to complete
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16/08/2024 12:36
118. Is it mandatory to answer Question No. 144, 145, and 146 regarding apprenticeships and skills development to onboard onto the DPS?
Please answer the questions and your submission will be reviewed. If there are any problems then we will advise in due course.
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16/08/2024 12:35
117. In the Supplier Evidence Submission stage, for Question No. 180 regarding uploading documentary evidence for certificates for each principal contract for goods or services provided in the last three years, could you please specify the type of documentary evidence you are expecting? For instance, are you looking for actual award certificates or any other specific documentation?
Yes please provide the award certificate received for the major contract.
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09/08/2024 12:20
116. Please can you provide clarification on the "Group of Economic Operators" - I have tried to select zero, but it needs at least 1 - is that in fact just the company applying for the questionnaire? How should I proceed?
Within the Selection Questionnaire there is:
19. Are you bidding as the lead contact for a group of economic operators?
You are able to select Yes or No against this question.
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25/06/2024 13:26
115. Is the Selection Questionnaire that is included in the official tender documents need to be filled in, alongside, the electronic version of the Selection Questionnaire on the tender's portal?
The Selection Questionnaire is split into two (2) distinct sections. The first is a standard Selection Questionnaire (SQ) and this must be completed and submitted via the Supplier Registration Service to progress to the next section of the SQ process, referred to as the DPSQ (these are DPS specific questions, and also contain the Service filters that buyers will also select when running Competition procedures). When you have completed the SQ you need to select either 'Save and Continue' at the end of the questionnaire, or, you can select 'Save and view answers' to review your responses, allowing you to make any changes prior to submitting the SQ, once done this will direct you to the DPSQ. Please note - you cannot amend your responses to any of the standard Selection Questionnaire responses once you have progressed on to the DPSQ.
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20/06/2024 12:04
113. We want to clarify our situation for Questions 177 & 178 concerning uploading documentary evidence to support our commitment to developing and investing in skills, development, and apprenticeships. While we have a registered office in London, UK, we primarily operate offshore development centers in India. As a result, we lack evidence for a UK-based company, but we can provide evidence for our parent company. Would this still be acceptable for the submission?
We can accept evidence from your parent company for investing in skills, development and apprenticeships.
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21/05/2024 13:28
112. Question No. 180 of the Supplier Evidence Submission stage asks for documentary evidence for a certificate for past contracts. Can you please clarify what kind of certificate you need? Are you looking for copies of the actual award certificates we received for each major contract, or
Other documentation that proves these certificates exist?
Question No. 180 of the Supplier Evidence Submission stage asks for documentary evidence for a certificate for past contracts. Can you please clarify what kind of certificate you need? Are you looking for copies of the actual award certificates we received for each major contract, or Other documentation that proves these certificates exist?
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16/05/2024 10:57
