Clarifications
There are 267 clarifications for this DPS
134. When I open my FT DRP Framework - Research Marketplace DPS questionnaire it does not give me the option 1e. to upload the letter of confirmation of works.
Suppliers will only be able to upload a response to question 1e if they have input a response at Q133 & Q134 or at Q1a and Q1b to support CCS request for contract examples as part of the SQ requirements.
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15/02/2018 12:35
133. In the bid pack we don't seem to have the privacy statement, is this something we have to agree at the Research Marketplace Stage.
The privacy statement does not form part of the bid pack and will be presented to suppliers as part of their online registration to the RM6018 DPS.
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15/02/2018 12:33
132. I just wanted to clarify the closing date to request to participate is midnight on 15 Feb 18?
CCS confirm that suppliers can request to participate for the RM6018 Research Marketplace DPS at any point as detailed in the DPS Needs document of the RM6018 bid pack. The opportunity remains open at all times unless the DPS expires or is terminated in accordance with the DPS Agreement.
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15/02/2018 12:28
131. In our Research Marketplace questionnaire we have used a contract example that is different from the example used in our Selection Questionnaire. Can you confirm whether it is ok to used two difference examples
CCS can confirm that a response input at Q133 and Q134 of the 'Standard Selection Questionnaire' will automatically populate Q1a and Q1b (request for contract examples) of the 'Research Marketplace DPS Registration Questionnaire'. If Suppliers fail to complete Questions 133 and 134 of the 'Standard Selection Questionnaire' they will be required to complete questions 1a and 1b of the 'Research Marketplace DPS Registration Questionnaire' in accordance with the response guidance detailed. Contract examples should therefore be the same whether complete at Q133 and Q134 of the Standard Selection Questionnaire or at questions 1a and 1b of the 'Research Marketplace DPS Registration Questionnaire'.
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15/02/2018 12:26
130. We are in the process of finalising the DPS questionnaire and have completed all the questions. However, the space for the letter 1A attachment appears to have disappeared? Could you advise?
The Letter of Confirmation of Works for contract example 1 and contract example 2 is requested at Question 1e of the Dynamic Purchasing System questionnaire which forms part of the complete RM6018 Research Marketplace Selection Questionnaire. Suppliers will only be able to upload a response to question 1e if they have input a response at Q133 & Q134 or at Q1a and Q1b to support CCS request for contract examples as part of the SQ requirements.
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15/02/2018 12:19
129. In the Letter of confirmation works it asks for a 'print signature' and 'Please note by inputting your printed signature above, you are electronically signing this 'Letter of Confirmation' and confirming that the information provided is a true reflection of the works undertaken'. What is a 'printed signature'? Is it a scan of the genuine signature, copied and pasted into a document, or is it simply a typed name?
CCS can confirm a typed name is suffice and will be accepted as a genuine signature as per the guidance stated on the Letter of Confirmation of Works template.
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15/02/2018 12:12
128. Urgent Please! I recently asked a question about how to upload the Letters of Commitment from our contract examples. I am now being chased to complete the questionnaire. Could you please answer the question - how do I upload the two letter templates for our contract examples.
The Letter of Confirmation of Works for contract example 1 and contract example 2 is requested at Question 1e of the Dynamic Purchasing System questionnaire which forms part of the complete RM6018 Research Marketplace Selection Questionnaire. Suppliers will only be able to upload a response to question 1e if they have input a response at Q133 & Q134 of the Standard Selection Questionnaire or at Q1a and Q1b of the Dynamic Purchasing System Questionnaire, to support CCS request for contract examples as part of the SQ requirements. Both questionnaires form part of the complete RM6018 Selection Questionnaire.
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15/02/2018 12:08
127. With regard question 148 in the pdf version of the SQ (Q: please provide details of previous similar projects where you have demonstrated a high level of competency and effectiveness in managing of all supply chain members involved in steel supply or production so that there was a sustainable and safe supply of steel), please can you advise whether this question requires completion as it has not relevance to the provision of research services?
Question 148 is not applicable to RM6018 Research Marketplace DPS, as detailed in the DPS Needs document at point 36 - Selection Questionnaire - Not Applicable questions. Please disregard this question.
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15/02/2018 12:00
126. With regards to subcontractors, we have a sole trader who does not have a company number; however, we cannot progress without this. To get around this we have exterered the company number for this contractro as 0000001 and will work sequentially if another contracotr has the same issue.
In the event that a sub-contractor is a sole trader and therefore does not have a registered company number, CCS will accept a sequential numeric reference to be input to enable suppliers to progress through their application.
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15/02/2018 11:59
125. We're currently completing the form and question 136 (subcontractor management) seems to have dissappeared. It is on the PDF questionaire, but we can't find it on the system.
Question 136 is not applicable and can therefore be disregarded.
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15/02/2018 11:59
124. Q: With regard question 121, we have been involved as stakeholder in engagement for DPS (both as a supplier and as potential user). Please advise how we should answer this question?
Please refer to the guidance provided by selecting the link at question number 121 of the Standard Selection Questionnaire. If your organisation is required to self clean in accordance with the guidance provided, please provide full details in the relevant comments box to enable CCS to review as part of your submission.
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15/02/2018 11:58
123. Q: We are a crown body who does not hold insurance policies (we self insure as a crown body). Please advise how we should respond to the insurance questions 141-143 (section 1) and question 5 (section 2)?
In this instance, Suppliers should select NO and CCS will request further information from the supplier to support this response as part of the assessing stage of the suppliers submission.
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16/02/2018 08:24
122. Q: Is it acceptable to provide a contract example where the service has been delivered, however the contract end date is yet to expire?
CCS can confirm it is acceptable to provide contract examples where the contract end date has yet to expire.
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15/02/2018 11:57
121. Q: Is it acceptable to include a contract example where we were awarded a piece of work via a non-competitive single tender supported by article 12 of the 2015 Public Contracts Regulations (http://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2015/102/regulation/12/made)?
CCS can confirm it is acceptable to include contract examples that have been awarded via non-competetive award.
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16/02/2018 08:22
120. I raised the question below 2 days ago but haven't received a response as yet. It says on Q5 that it is a legal requirement that all companies hold Employer's (Compulsory) Liability Insurance of £5 million as a minimum. Please note this requirement is not applicable to sole traders. We are a small limited company with 2 directors and no employees so will we be treated the same as sole traders, i.e. we don't require the Employer's Liability Insurance. Thanks.
Sole traders and Partners are not employees in their own right, so working by themselves don't require Employers Liability cover.
However if others are employed by your organisation, then Employers Liability insurance is required.
If Employers Liability cover does not apply to your organisation, please select 'no' the appropriate question(s) in the Selection Questionnaire
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14/02/2018 13:57
119. On the third stage of the questionnaire SQ Evidence Submission, we will not have all the evidence (such as bank guarantees) available before the deadline of the 16th. Could you advise what to do here?
Please refer to the DPS Needs document, Part 3 - Economic and Financial Standing, points 21 - 29 for full details relating to financial guarantees.
Furthermore, additional evidence which has not been requested as part of the procurement bid pack e.g. contract examples and Letter of Confirmation of Works, will not be required as part of a suppliers initial SQ submission. Suppliers will however, be required to submit evidence prior to or as part of an award of a contract through the DPS.
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15/02/2018 12:10
118. How do I upload the Letters of Confirmation - I have completed the two contract examples but have not been prompted or see a facility to upload the documents
The Letter of Confirmation of Works for contract example 1 and contract example 2 is requested at Question 1e of the Dynamic Purchasing System questionnaire which forms part of the complete RM6018 Research Marketplace Selection Questionnaire. Suppliers will only be able to upload a response to question 1e if they have input a response at Q133 & Q134 of the Standard Selection Questionnaire or at Q1a and Q1b of the Dynamic Purchasing System Questionnaire, to support CCS request for contract examples as part of the SQ requirements. Both questionnaires form part of the complete RM6018 Selection Questionnaire.
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15/02/2018 12:06
117. As an SME we regularly work with partner organisations to deliver work contracts and envisage that we would wish to list more than 20 sub-contractors as potential partners to cover the variety of work which we bid for work.
Please refer to Attachment 6 (Additoinal Sub-contractors) of the RM6018 bid pack and the corresponding instructions and information in the DPS Needs document at point 37. Both documents can be located in the RM6018 Bid pack within the supplier registration marketplace.
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13/02/2018 08:32
116. On Q5 with the insurances, there's a mention of "It is a legal requirement that all companies hold Employer's (Compulsory) Liability Insurance of £5 million as a minimum. Please note this requirement is not applicable to sole traders." We are a small limited company of 2 directors with no employees. As I understand, this is not an insurance we need for our business. Is it OK we don't tick the box?
Sole traders and Partners are not employees in their own right, so working by themselves don't require Employers Liability cover.
However if others are employed by your organisation, then Employers Liability insurance is required.
If Employers Liability cover does not apply to your organisation, please select 'no' the appropriate question(s) in the Selection Questionnaire.
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14/02/2018 14:02
115. What sort of documentary evidence do you require for the principal contracts list. As we provide a service we do not receive a formal confirmation of works undertaken.
CCS can confirm as detailed in the DPS Needs which forms part of the bid pack, at point 36 relating to questions 150 - 154 , this question is not applicable and can therefore be disregarded.
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12/02/2018 16:11
