Clarifications
There are 96 clarifications for this DPS
107. We wish to register for the Low Value Purchase System. In order to proceed, we note from the Supplier Access Information that we must select one or more Service Heading Descriptions reflecting the non-medical goods and or services provided. Our business provides Treasury Advisory and Consultancy Services. In the absence of a Service Heading Description covering consultancy or similar services, we would propose selecting "Education and training services" and "Research" as Service Heading Descriptions because we provide these services as part of our service. Can you please confirm that this would be the correct selection?
"CCS is unable to advise suppliers which Service Heading suppliers should select.
Suppliers will need to select which ever heading they feel is most relevant to there description. "
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25/11/2025 13:25
106. Hi, Can our public sector customers procure IT consultancy as well as licenses through LVPS?
Yes you can, if you search our list of suppliers in the IT Services and Support category on the LVPS dashboard, you will be able to see which suppliers provided IT consultancy and Licences.
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25/11/2025 13:24
105. We have been appointed to the LVPS and agreed to T&C's etc. Do I need to complete Selection Questionnaire 2016 before I can view opportunities? Or where can I view opportunities in the LVPS as just loops back to our dashboard.
As a supplier you've registered your services to the supplier registration system. The registered Buyers on SRS who now have a requirement applicable to your service will be able to view what you provide and will reach out to you should they want to procure your service.
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08/09/2025 11:19
104. LVPS is expiring in March 2026 and there seems to be no replacement on the horizon that covers the full scope of LVPS requirements. For example the upcoming marketplace does not include 'Rail, Air & Sea Auxiliary Products'. Where will low value rail sea and air auxillary products be purchased once LVPS expires?
CCS is currently working with the government legal department to determine the direction of LVPS and once further information is available it will be shared to buyers & suppliers.
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08/09/2025 11:19
103. 1. Question 11: "If applicable, is your organisation registered with the appropriate professional or trade register(s) in the member state where it is established? If yes, please provide the relevant details, including registration number." As a UK-based company, we are registered with Companies House, which I have included. Could you kindly clarify whether this question is also referring to other types of professional or trade registers? 2. Question 23: "In the country in which you were established, are you required to hold any authorisation, or to be a member of a particular organisation in order to provide the goods and/or services offered by you?" Could you please clarify what this question is specifically intended to capture? As a community interest company providing community development services, we understand our registration with Companies House to be sufficient, but we want to be sure we're interpreting the question correctly and not overlooking any relevant sector-specific requirements.
Your companies house registration number is sufficient in response to the question.
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08/09/2025 11:20
101. Hi there. I am a sole trader and cannot progress on the Legal Status page for LVPS as it is not allowing me to leave blank or put on N/A against the fields that not applicable. Please advise
If the legal status is requesting a registration please populate these with zero's the LVPS assessor will be able to identify that you're applying as a sole trader.
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08/09/2025 11:21
100. Dear Team I am finding that despite not being a charity it is asking me to provide a charity number. What format of answer will allow us to get past this page and on to the application? Kind regards
If the legal status is requesting a registration please populate these with zero's the LVPS assessor will be able to identify that you're applying but not as a charity
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08/09/2025 11:21
99. Be Inspired Training Ltd. I cant see my company on the LVP Suppliers list. Could you confirm my next stages please
We have just emailed you from info@crowncommercial.gov.uk with instructions.
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29/07/2025 15:29
98. Hi, what is the difference between the LVP on here and the Basware LVP system ?
Basware LVP, in the context of the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP), refers to a Low Value Procurement (LVP) initiative implemented by the DWP. I would suggest that you download the Basware LVP access pack and the CCS LVPS access pack and a comparison could then be made.
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29/07/2025 15:28
97. •Please confirm payment terms from the Buyer to the Supplier or is this to be determined in individual contracts with each Buyer? If the latter, where is this referenced in the contract? Does the Buyer pay us directly or CSS who then pay us?
Information about Payment Terms can be found in the buyer - supplier contract.
Please download the bid pack from the link below and read section 5 Pricing and Payment from 'RM6237-LVPS-Supplier-Access-Information_v9.0.pdf'
https://supplierregistration.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/lvps/RM6237?nav=1
Kind regards,
CCS
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27/05/2025 14:29
94. •4.2 The Buyer can cancel any order or part order of Goods which has not been Delivered. If the Buyer gives less than 14 days' notice then it will pay the Supplier's reasonable and proven costs already incurred on the cancelled order as long as the Supplier takes all reasonable steps to minimise these costs - our standard cancellation terms are 45 days. Can this be updated to match?
The Buyer - Supplier contract is a draft contract buyers can use as part of their tender with suppliers. If these are to be amended there are Special Terms which can be populated by the Buyer accordingly. The draft contract for the purpose of it being part of the Access pack will remain as is.
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27/05/2025 14:28
93. Hi, Can you please advise if the contract value thresholds are per contract or per financial year? Thank you.
The threshold is per contract.
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11/06/2025 13:35
92. Hello I notice that category laboratory, optical and precision equipment are not included in the scope of this LVPS is this correct? Secondly, I notice that Chemicals are. This is a very broad category and it is difficult for suppliers to know whether their products will be included under this category. Therefore please confirm whether Laboratory chemicals will be included, if you are not sure then it would be useful to know which buyers are utilising this agreement. Kind Regards Helen Cooke
Crown Commercial Service is unable to advise suppliers which category their services will be under.
Labratory Chemicals specifically are not included within the service headings. A full list of service headings are provided in READ FIRST RM6237-LVPS Supplier Access Information Version V1.0 within the LVPS Access Pack.
You are only able to join the LVPS if the goods and/or services you supply are available under one of the service headers.
Please note that any goods or services without a Service Header is because at this present time CCS feel there is another route to markert either through one of our Framework Agreements or DPS's currently in place. However please note the Service Headers will be reviewed periodically and we may reduce or add to the current Service Headers currently showing on the LVPS.
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11/06/2025 13:35
91. As a buyer, can we search for 'cleaners' to see how many are registered?When I type this in it doesn't yield any results. I can only see a function to search by the name of the supplier?
When searching for suppliers you will need to create a category and search for cleaners under one of the products and service heading.
Crown Commercial Service are unable to advise which heading "cleaners" may be as suppliers will place themselves in the category and write their own delivery descriptions.
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11/06/2025 13:34
89. In reference to question 88, please could you elaborate on the difference between "Supplies and Services - All sectors £429,809" and "Small lots - Supplies and Services £70,778"? Who defines which of these categories a service offering falls into? Is it simply that if a supplier's quoted price exceeds £70,778 it falls into the first category of "Supplies and Services - All sectors £429,809" and visa versa? Are there any other criteria? Are there any restrictions or conditions for providing services at either above or below £70,778? Does a buyer have to define which category the service they would like to purchase must fall into when defining their requirements? Many Thanks
In response to your questions please find further information regarding the thresholds here in the Procurement Policy Note - https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/ppn-1123-new-thresholds/procurement-policy-note-1123-new-thresholds-html
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09/06/2025 12:46
88. Good afternoon, LVPS states that goods and services must not exceed the threshold values in: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/ppn-1123-new-thresholds/procurement-policy-note-1123-new-thresholds-html The following is listed: The Defence and Security Public Contracts Regulations 2011 Supplies and Services All sectors £429,809 Works All sectors £5,372,609 Small lots Supplies and Services £70,778 Works £884,720 Please could you advise how 'Small Lots' differ from the regular thresholds, and explain the criteria that determine whether a supplier's goods or services will fall under, for example, 'Supplies and Services, All Sectors £429,809' or 'Small Lots, Supplies and Services £70,778'? For example, if we would like to provide a service at a price greater than £70,778, is there a possibility that it will be declined because it is defined as a 'Small Lot', and therefore above the threshold? Many Thanks
Yes that would be correct.
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28/04/2025 10:36
87. Can a new start up SME with no trading history join?
Hi Thank you for your question.
Yes you can apply to join the LVPS agreement RM6237 please download the bid pack and read the guidance first
https://supplierregistration.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/lvps/RM6237?nav=1
Kind Regards CCS
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23/04/2025 16:38
86. The LVPS registration questionnaire is a read only PDF, therefore unable to add answers - can you advise please
Thank you for your question. The LVPS is an online application only, you will find instructions on how to apply in the downloadable bidpack found via the link below.
https://supplierregistration.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/lvps/RM6237?nav=1
The RM6237-LVPS-Supplier-Access-Information_v8.0.pdf provides instructions on how to submit an application for the LVPS along with information about the process.
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28/04/2025 16:36
85. We have been appointed in LVPS but i am unsure about the next steps, how can we participate in low value purchases? do we need to submit the tenders or is there a portal we can offer our products, we suplly office and IT products.
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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23/04/2025 16:17
84. We can provide our company accounts for the last 2 years but they're not audited accounts. Can we submit unaudited accounts?
Our customer service centre has been in contact and supported the customer to the DPS clarification for further information.
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01/04/2025 16:06
