Clarifications

119. In the call-of-contract (schedule 4 of the bid pack), section 35.6.1 indicates that supplier is always a processor, which can't always be the case. Should it say for "personal data provided by the Authority"? The definition for the "Customer's Confidential Information" says "all Personal Data". However, we do not understand how this can be the case if the personal data is the Supplier's.

118. In the call-of-contract (schedule 4 of the bid pack) in relation to section 34.10 (Escrow). What happens if there is no source code to be provided as part of the service? This section doesn't seem to clarify that it only applies where relevant. Please clarify.

117. In the DPS Agreement, the definition for "Sub-Contract" includes "provides facilities or services necessary for the provision of the Goods and/or Services." If the Supplier uses cloud computing resources such as AWS can you clarify whether that would not constitute a Sub-Contract situation?

116. In the DPS Agreement, section 25.2.2 says "Process Cyber Essentials Data", can you explain what that means?

115. In the DPS Agreement, please clarify whether 27.4 in general only applies to situations where the Supplier are a data processor on behalf of the CCS, i.e. not where the Supplier are a controller in their right.

114. In the DPS Agreement, section 27.4.1 says that the only processing the Supplier is authorised to do is listed in Schedule 22. Could you provide a version of Schedule 22 populated as it will be for the version that will be signed such that we can review it?

113. In the DPS Agreement, schedule 2, section 3.2 (Standards) lists a number of ISO Standards. Can you clarify if it is a requirement for the Supplier to have certifications under those standards to a) enter the spark scheme b) at the point which the Supplier is awarded a call-off-contract c) never?

112. We are a start up and as such, do not have a current contract. However, we do have a completed project funded through Innovate UK and signed off. Will this suffice for the contract example - otherwise how can a start up that fits with disruptive technology actually be able to participate?

111. Good Morning. Please can you advise how long (typically) the timeframe is between a bidder submitting an application, having their application reviewed/accepted and then appointed to the DPS?

110. Good Morning, Can you confirm that if a bidder applies to be appointed onto the DPS and for whatever reason, that application is declined, the bidder can re-apply if they are able to remedy the reasons for the initial rejection?

109. Relating to questions 179 and 180, what is meant by a "relevant principal contract" and what documentary evidence/certificates are required for each?

108. We are in the process of applying for the SPARK DPS. Showing under the first submittal there is now a stage called SQ Evidence Submission which is asking for financial information. I used the Live Chat function to obtain some guidance as we can provided accounts for the last two years but there is nowhere to submit this information on the SQ Evidence Submission provided. I've also been told during the Live Chat session that we don't need to submit this information which I'm not sure is correct from reading the DPS requirements. Can you confirm if the financial information is required at this stage and how we can provide the required information.

107. Q. 130-131 refer to the parent company (specifically accounts and providing guarantees). If we do not have a parent company, does this then refer to the organisation applying or is the question non-applicable and we answer no?

106. What is the minimum level of economic and financial standing and/or minimum financial threshold for the Spark DPS? Is it the DUNS financial threshold score of 60? If so, how do we find out if we meet this?

105. We intend to be the lead submitter of a Group of Economic Operators so for questions in the SQ such as 'Please indicate if, within the past five years you, your organisation or any other person who has powers of representation, decision or control in the organisation has been convicted anywhere in the world of: Participation in a criminal organisation', should the response be on behalf of lead submitter alone or all members of the Group?

104. Please can you advise how if its possible to get hold of a work version of the contract terms and condition for a research procurement? Many thanks

102. A potential new suppler and I've completed the CCS questionnaire before reading the Needs document and answered a question incorrectly. When going to the SPARK questionnaire I'm unable to go back and edit the Answers in the general CCS submitted questionnaire . Help appreciated.

101. We have a question regarding question 140 on the Selection Questionnaire for Spark. We are a French limited (SAS) company and our level of Employers Liability cover is 2m euros per year (correct & appropriate under French law), the rest is covered by individual insurance and social security. Therefore, our overall level is probably equivalent or perhaps above the UK 5m pounds required level. How do we assimilate this in question 140? Or do we have to raise our cover to meet 5m pounds UK threshold ? Thanks

100. Is the SPARK DPS open for new submissions?

98. Hi - my DPS supplier questionnaire has completed but I didn't finalise the supporting information for the Contract Example? It won't let me edit my response now. Please can you help?