Clarifications

221. We note in the bid pack that a Carbon Reduction Plan is a requirement for acceptance to this framework. However, we cannot see where in the SQ or DPSQ we would submit a link to our Plan. Please can you advise if this is a requirement for Communications Marketplace, or perhaps we will be asked to provide the link at a later stage?

220. We are in the process of making an application to register on the Research and Insights DPS and have a query regarding the Carbon Reduction Plan question. We note that it is a mandatory requirement to submit one if working on central government contracts. However, we are in the process of completing the online application and are currently working on a Carbon Reduction Plan. Is this a mandatory requirement to submit with our application or can this be submitted when finalised if we can submit our application before then? I did add a note to question 51 on the supplier registration portal that it is currently being worked on, however, our Head of Sustainability has since prepared a full explanation on why it is not yet available and the steps we are taking, that we would like to attach to our application. I have been advised that we can have the final CRP with you in a month or so as we do not want to miss out on any potential opportunities. Is it possible to amend the question to include the explanation that our Head of Sustainability has provided as I am unable to do so as the edit function is not available, or do I need to create a new application and copy/edit the one I started?

219. Good day, how are foreign companies assessed on this one?

218. If you can please confirm we are understanding below correctly on the DPS Appoint Form Variations to Core Terms:- The DPS Appointment Form forms the framework "DPS Contract" on the "Core Terms" for services which will be delivered through future specific "Order Forms" (under which each specific "Order Contract" is agreed) and any relevant variations to Core Terms for a particular service can be done through two different means:- 1) at a framework level by adding Special Terms to the DPS Appointment Form or 2) at an 'Order Contract' level by adding Special Terms to the Order Form As our company provides numerous different types of services, if we can have confirmation that once the DPS form is signed, we can make any sensible amendments that might be required in subsequent Order Forms where we can show the Core Terms do not fit the particular services requested to be provided under that Order Form. Thank you

217. Dear Procurement Team, We are keen to submit an application for RM6124 Communications Marketplace DPS, do we require an Invitation Code to gain access to the application?

216. Dear Madam/ Sir, Question 166 in Attachment 6 of the Bid Pack requires us to provide documentary evidence of audited accounts for the last 2 years. Our external accountants have advised that we are entitled to exemption from the requirement to obtain an audit under section 477 of the Companies Act 2006. Please Advise.

215. Dear Sir/Madam, We have sent project examples as part of part 1 of the questionnaire, so what details do they need as evidence of each of the following two questions? 179. Upload documentary evidence for a list of relevant principal contracts for goods and/or services provided in the last three years 180. Upload documentary evidence for a certificate for each principal contract for goods and/or services provided in the last three years Thank you for your response in advance. Looking forward to you response.

214. All our clients are NHS or local authority so are not registered companies at companies' house - the Letter of Confirmation of Works template you provide asks for the company number. Can you advise on what I add instead please?

213. Core Terms. 4.6An Agency invoice is only valid if it: (a)includes all appropriate references including the Contract reference number and other details reasonably requested by the Client; (b)includes a detailed breakdown of Delivered Goods or Services and Milestone(s) (if any); and (c)does not include the Management Charge (the Agency must not charge the Client in any way for the Management Charge) but, for the avoidance of doubt, may include the GCS Management Charge where applicable.. What is the difference between the Management Charge and the GCS Management Charge? And is each worked out on a % of what is invoiced? and what is this %? thanks

212. With regards to clarification question 201. We're on the 'SQ Evidence Submission' page but Qs 171 and 172 (about a parent company) are not relevant to us - yet leaving them blank creates an error which reads 'you have not added enough files to this answer - the minimum is 0' and the page reloads and you cannot progress. How do we get past this? There are no fields to insert a '0' into. Also, what 'documentary evidence' is required for Q179: 'Upload documentary evidence for a list of relevant principal contracts for goods and/or services provided in the last three years'? Your response is "Hi, we have responded to this question via email reference - 01452213" can you please share this response as I would like to have the same questions answered.

209. Hi, 179 asks - upload documentary evidence for a list of relevant principal contracts for goods and/or services provided in the last three years. What kind of evidence should be provided here? How detailed does this need to be? E.g can we list the brand names worked & then sign in letterhead format?

208. Q162. Which of the following CESG cyber certifications does your organisation currently hold? Please tick all that apply. Please could you confirm if any of these are mandatory, thank you.

207. We've completed our SSQ and our research and insights DPSQ. Immediately following submission the supplier questionnaire had the status 'completed' but this now says 'expired'. (The research and insights dspq has the status of 'assessing'.) Please can you explain why the SSQ status is expired and whether we need to take any action and, if so, what? Thank you.

206. We have been asked to provide evidence (e.g supporting policy documents) as part of the selection questionnaire. How do we provide these? And do we need to provide everything listed or only the items that have a tick next to them?

205. In the contract questionnaire for GSR / communications marketplace asks for two contract examples*. We don't have any specific company contracts as a very new company who have been working as sole traders. We have been supplying the govt dept (Active Travel England / Dept of Transport) for almost 12 months in this capacity. We have a collection of official purchase orders (POs from Dept of Transport) related to provision of video content (xxK each for specific number of videos etc). Can we use these as an example of 2 x contracts? We also have been supplying others in the same freelance fashion but tends to be single jobs (videos) and not long contracts. Do they count also? Can you advise please? Paul Boyd Yoyo Video

204. We have completed the Modern Slavery Assessment but now need to link our selection questionnaire (that we're half way through) with an invitation code. Where do we find this invitation code? Could this please be resent if this should have come through as we don't seem to have it.

203. Hi, We are going through the DPS Communications Marketplace selection questionnaire for a public relations brief and have the following question, if you could please clarify. Questions 150-153 relate to 'past performance in relation to competency, management systems, supplier performance and any breaches of health and safety legislation', and so doesn't seem relevant. Equally, having read the supplementary doc 'Procurement Policy Note 04/15 Taking Account of Suppliers' Past Performance', it states that In-Scope organisations are those where a contract value is £20m+, which is not the case with the contract we're going for. So should I just tick 'no' to Questions 150-153 as they are not applicable?

202. Hello We are applying to GSR to enter the Comms Marketplace. Is below (Cyber Essentials certification) essential? If we answer 'No' would that exclude or impede us? -- Part 3: Cyber Essentials You are 82% through this questionnaire The 'Cyber Essentials' section outlines whether your organisation has relevant Cyber Essentials certification. 155. Does your organisation have Cyber Essentials certification? --- CE is almost £400 and aimed at larger orgs with IT depts and expertise. We are a tiny 2 person startup who works via Gmail and Google Drive. We have already been supplying the govt body (Active Travel Engand) on a sole trader / freelance basis for 9 months also. Thanks

201. We're on the 'SQ Evidence Submission' page but Qs 171 and 172 (about a parent company) are not relevant to us - yet leaving them blank creates an error which reads 'you have not added enough files to this answer - the minimum is 0' and the page reloads and you cannot progress. How do we get past this? There are no fields to insert a '0' into. Also, what 'documentary evidence' is required for Q179: 'Upload documentary evidence for a list of relevant principal contracts for goods and/or services provided in the last three years'?

200. Hello We are applying to GSR to enter the Comms Marketplace. Is below essential? if we answer No would that exclude or impede us? ---- You are 82% through this questionnaire The 'Cyber Essentials' section outlines whether your organisation has relevant Cyber Essentials certification. 155. Does your organisation have Cyber Essentials certification? --- CE is almost £400 and aimed at larger orgs with IT depts and expertise. We are a tiny 2 person startup who works via Gmail and Google Drive. We have already been supplying the govt body (Active Travel Engand) on a sole trader / freelance basis for 9 months also. Thanks