Clarifications

"As a reminder, registration onto the DPS is not a prerequisite to gain access to the Framework (RM6314). The new Demand Management and Renewables DPS (RM6313) has changed from the HELGA Service Filter approach. Each product/service offering will have sub delivery arrangements for the Supplier to select based on their organisations offering. Please refer to 2.5 i) of the DPS Schedule 1 - Specification of the Bid Pack or within the Policy-Delivery filters of the DPS (section 4.2 of the Specification) for details of how consultancy services can be provided within the different appropriate industry areas."

Please refer to 2.5 i) of the DPS Schedule 1 - Specification of the Bid Pack or within the Policy-Delivery filters of the DPS (section 4.2 of the Specification) for details of how consultancy services can be provided within the different appropriate industry areas

We have downloaded the bid pack and tested the Financial Viability Risk Assessment template and have not able to replicate this issue. We would recommend you contact your I.T. department who may be able to advise you of any technical issues in your organisation that may be impacting you with this. On this occasion we will send you the Financial Risk Assessment file via email from info@crowncommercial.gov.uk.

We are currently reviewing the filters with NQC and will provide a further update in the near future.

This is fully detailed in Bid Pack Part 1 (General) - RM6313 Buyer Needs v1.1 - sectionWho are the Buyers of the RM6313 - Demand Management and Renewables DPS Agreement?. An extract from this document is detailed below. Please ensure you refer to this document for further detail: Central Government: - Environment - Defence - Other Central Government Wider Public Sector: - Education - Fire and Rescue - Health - Local Government - Not for Profit (Charitable) - Police - Housing Association Other Wider Public Sector

The revised Core Terms have now been finalised and approved by CCS Policy and Legal. The new Core Terms have removed the amendment referenced all together as the terms are covered in section 10.6

You are able to compress excel files to reduce the size of the file, this should allow you to upload it. Some parts of the SQ cannot be amended depending on the stage you are at. Should you require support with any technical issues please contact support@nqc.com for assistance.

All documents listed in the previous response include amendments.

An updated Bid Pack has been issued 10/11/22 and is available to download from SRS. The Bid Pack includes DPS Schedule 6 Order form template and order schedules v.1.3. A summary of all documents including updates is detailed below: - Bid Pack General Attachment 3 - Financial Viability Risk Assessment Instructions v1.1.docx - Bid Pack General READ FIRST RM6313- DPS Needs v.1.1.docx - Attachment 7 - Bid Pack Part 2 RM6313 DPS Schedule 3 - DPS Pricing v1.1. - Attachment 7 - Bid Pack Part 2 RM6313 DPS Schedule 5 - Management Levy and Information v1.1.docx - Attachment 7 - Bid Pack Part 2 RM6313 DPS Schedule 6 - Order form template and order schedules v.1.3.DOCX - Attachment 7 - Bid Pack Part 2 RM6313 DPS Schedule 7 - Order Procedure v1.1.DOCX - Attachment 7a - Bid Pack Part 3 DPS Joint Schedule 7 - Financial Difficulties v.1.0.DOCX - Attachment 7b - Bid Pack Part 4 DPS Order Schedule 12 - Clustering v1.0.docx

In terms of information regarding a 3rd party credit agency a Supplier only needs to provide a report they have it at hand (we don't require suppliers to sign up with any credit agency). This is because CCS Commercialf Finance will review a Suppliers D&B report that will form part of the FVRA evaluation

You will need to complete and upload Attachment 3a - Financial Viability Risk Assessment Tool in an excel format and submit it as part of your tender at Question 54. Please note we cannot accept this document if it is submitted in a format other than excel.

All Suppliers are required to undertake a Financial Viability Risk Assessment to become appointed on the Agreement as detailed in Attachment 7 - Bid Pack Part 2 (Terms and Conditions) (2), Attachment 3 - Financial Viability Risk Assessment Tool Instructions and Attachment 3a - Financial Viability Risk Assessment Tool. For further information please refer to Bid Pack Part 1 (General) (2) - READ FIRST RM6313- DPS Needs.docx, sections Selection Criteria paragraph 47 Contracting Arrangements for Group of Economic Operators, paragraph 83.

Within the questionnaire a Supplier is able to input their Companies House address. If the registered address is different to the Companies House address it will not prevent registration onto the DPS, however CCS may ask for clarification why the address details differ

"Definitions for contacts are provided below. Please note for smaller companies, we appreciate this may be the same person and will accept duplication of names. Contact - Main point of contact that Buyers will have access to DPS Agreement Manager - initial contact point with CCS Commercial Manager relating to DPS agreement. Authorised Representative - the contact who is able to authorise the organisation's commitment to the DPS, and the terms of conditions of the contract Compliance Officer - point of contact for any queries relation to supplier assurance and compliance "

We are working with NQC to have this implemented as an option within the international filter

Suppliers are required to have Cyber Essentials to be appointed to the agreement as detailed in Attachment 7 - Bid Pack Part 2 (Terms and Conditions) (2) and RM6313 DPS Schedule 9 - Cyber Essentials Scheme v1.1.docx. For further information please refer to Bid Pack Part 1 (General) (2) - READ FIRST RM6313- DPS Needs.docx, sections Selection Criteria paragraph 40 i) (i) and Cyber Essentials Certification paragraph 57 - 60.

The Selection Questionnaire - Not Applicable Questions is detailed from point 67 in the READ FIRST RM6313 DPS Needs.doc. Questions relating to Part 3 Relevant Experience are included in this section.

You can apply for all products and services that your organisation is able to offer. Products and services can be input from question 75 in the questionnaire. You must complete the following sections starting at question 75 as follows: Products or Services Location International Location Project Value.