Clarifications
There are 119 clarifications for this DPS
110. Is it acceptable that we've integrated an Equality & Diversity Policy into our Employee Code of Conduct?
Provided it is a clear section within the Employee Code of Conduct then this is acceptable.
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01/05/2024 11:49
109. We hold ISO 27001 and Cyber Essentials Basic certifications. Additionally, we are certified in NIST and SOC2 standards. We are seeking clarification on whether these certifications could be considered equivalent to CESG certification. Your guidance on this matter would be greatly appreciated.
You would need to contact the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) to establish whether these are equivalent as they own these certifications. Please note that you only need Cyber Essentials to onboard onto the DPS, it would only be at call off stage that you would need other certifications if the buyer had asked for these in their requirements.
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01/05/2024 11:49
108. Could you please clarify whether these attachments need to be submitted and, if so, indicate the appropriate stage within the SQ process for their submission?
•Attachment 1 (Products and Service Matrix)
•Attachment 2 (MI Template)
•Attachment 3 (Financial Assessment Template)
•Attachment 5 (Group of Economic Operators and Artificial Intelligence DPS)
•Attachment 4 (Additional Sub-Contractor(s).
These documents are for your reference only. There is no requirement for you to submit these in your submission
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09/04/2024 10:52
107. We are in the process of obtaining an Equality & Diversity policy. What steps should we adhere to to acquire it?
This is for the individual organisation to decide on what should be included and would form part of your normal policies and procedures setting process.
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01/05/2024 11:46
106. Could you please clarify the requirements for the Supplier Code of Conduct? Can we present our existing Employee Code of Conduct as part of our compliance?
You can find the supplier code of conduct here: https://assets.crowncommercial.gov.uk/wp-content/uploads/RM6002-Supplier-code-of-conduct.pdf. You need to self certify that your organisation will comply with this code (Q3 of the dpsq.
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01/05/2024 11:48
105. Is responding to question 144 concerning the support of apprenticeships and skills development within this contract is compulsory? If I answer "No" to supporting apprenticeships, will it affect my application?
You must answer all questions. We are unable to advise you on how to answer.
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09/04/2024 10:53
104. Is responding to question 162 regarding CESG cyber certifications compulsory?
Yes, Cyber certifications are compulsory, therefore, responding to the question is also compulsory
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09/04/2024 10:54
103. 1.Is responding to question 162 regarding CESG cyber certifications compulsory?
Yes, Cyber certifications are compulsory, therefore, responding to the question is also compulsory
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09/04/2024 11:00
101. I have recently obtained the most recent Bid Pack and am currently engaged in the submission process for the Selection questionnaire. I'm uncertain about whether I am required to submit all the specified attachments, such as Attachment 1 (Products and Service Matrix), Attachment 2 (MI Template), Attachment 3 (Financial Assessment Template), Attachment 5 (Group of Economic Operators and Artificial Intelligence DPS), and Attachment 4 (Additional Sub-Contractor(s)). If the answer is affirmative, could you please guide when these attachments should be submitted as part of the SQ process?
These documents are for your reference only. There is no requirement for you to submit these in your submission
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09/04/2024 10:56
100. Please can you confirm if a PCG is required ?
Do you mean a Parent Company Guarantee?
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01/05/2024 11:50
99. Can you please confirm if the management levy for this framework is 1%?
The Management Levy for RM6200 is 1%
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04/03/2024 11:31
98. Based on the text provided on the DPS Needs document the questions below are not applicable and therefore a response is not required.
•Part 1: (Contract Example 1) - Q133
•Part 1: (Contract Example 2) - Q134
•Part 1: (Contract Example 3) - Q135
However, on Q137 you ask: If you cannot provide at least one example customer contract, in no more than 500 words please provide an
explanation for this e.g. your organisation is a new start-up
or you have provided services in the past but not under a
contract. Therefore, are we correct in thinking this question also does not apply and does not need an answer?
Q137 states 'If you cannot provide at least one example customer contract, in no more than 500 words please provide an explanation for this e.g. your organisation is a new start-up or you have provided services in the past but not under a contract.' If you have provided contract examples you do not need to answer this question, if you have answered 'no' to questions 133,134 and 135 then you will need to provide an answer for Q137 to explain why you have not been able to provide an example in the previous questions.
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09/04/2024 10:59
97. 1.Please could CCS provide a copy of the Supplier Code of Conduct referred to in the questionnaire part 3?
2.Please could CCS provide active links to those documents or websites referred to in the Buyer Needs document under paragraph 3: Guidelines and standards for the delivery of AI services?
Supplier code of conduct link here: https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/648c3ab5b32b9e000ca968c3/Supplier_Code_of_Conduct_v3.pdf Please note that there will be some documents in the bid pack which have been replaced or updated given that the DPS went live almost 4 years ago, therefore please could you advise which links it is you need?
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14/03/2024 13:54
96. Regarding RM6200, could CCS confirm how a Supplier will deliver any projects under this framework with a US sub-contractor if Order Schedule 23 is applied? Would overseas authorised sub-contractors be permitted to work on Secret Matters?
The order schedules apply to the contract between yourselves and the buyer. Please note that if Order Schedule 23 applies and there are any requirements in relation to Secret Matters then these would be detailed in the Buyers requirements when they issue their tender documentation. It would be down to the individual contracting authority to decide whether they would allow overseas subcontractors to work on secret matters.
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14/03/2024 13:54
95. Extension Request:
Please may we request an extension to the submission deadline of 5 working Days?
The Artificial Intelligence DPS does not expire until 04/11/2024 and suppliers can apply to join the DPS at any point during the lifetime that the agreement is live.
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28/02/2024 11:26
94. Can you provide an insight into the type of opportunities which are let through the DPS?
This is not something that can be advised on.
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16/02/2024 14:27
93. What percentage of suppliers have spend via this DPS?
As this is commercially sensitive information this is not something that can be provided to suppliers
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16/02/2024 14:26
92. What is the range of values of the competitions/procurements via the DPS (smallest to largest)?
As this is commercially sensitive information this is not something that can be provided to suppliers
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16/02/2024 14:26
91. What is the average size of each procurement?
This is not something that can be advised on.
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16/02/2024 14:26
90. How much spend goes through the DPS annually?
As this is commercially sensitive information this is not something that can be provided to suppliers
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16/02/2024 14:25
