GOV.UK Clarifications
There are 36 clarifications for this DPS
50. Do you meet the minimum level of economic and financial standing and/or minimum financial threshold specified within the evaluation criteria for this procurement?. -
Please guide where to find the minimum financial threshold specified within the evaluation criteria . Thanks.
These suitability assessment questions do not request information on your capability to provide the non-medical goods and or services, your financial standing or the details and suitability of any subcontractors which you intend to use to provide the non-medical goods and or services. These elements of your suitability, and that of any subcontractors, will be checked by buyers when deciding whether to award a contract to you.
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17/04/2024 16:58
48. Hello. If the Litmus Partnership is unsuccessful in its application to become a supplier on Facilities Management and Workplace Services - Facilities Management and Workplace Services DPS - CCS RB6264. When could we make the next application? What is the period as to when you are allowed to make a fresh submission? Is it on per year?
This does not relate the LVPS. Please ask the clarification question through the relevant DPS section on supplier registration for RM6264 Facilities Management.
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20/03/2024 09:49
47. Hello, we are looking to apply to the DPS marketplace and have a question about the exact function of affiliating with the DPS profile. Please clarify whether this service is focused on issuing research tender opportunities or whether it is solely focused to provide tangible services and goods related to DPS?
This does not sound like the Low Value Purchase System, please ask your clarification question under the appropriate DPS on the Supplier Registration Service (SRS) portal.
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20/03/2024 09:45
46. Regarding question 31, our pricing structure differs depending on which sector the client is in and which specialist is required. Therefore we cannot fit our price list and a short summary of what we do in the 400 characters (incl spaces). How important is providing our day rate/pricing structure? Could we provide as a separate file or are you happy for us to only include Senior Consultant and programme co-ordinator day rates?
Our guidance on pricing is " you can provide an indication as to your pricing model, for example price per unit, price on application, free, time and materials, etc. Remember you will have the opportunity to provide the buyer with detailed pricing information specific to their requirement at the point of them calling off the LVPS".
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08/11/2023 14:22
45. Regarding question 25, we are a charity and we do not have a specific Person of Significant Control. We have a board of 13 trustees and one CEO, that hold the control together and none hold more than 25% of the voting rights in the charity in their capacity as members (as example UK Company Z in 2.1.4 in the guidance notes). Can we continue with our application without submitting details of a PSC and provide information/evidence after clarifying our status?
A person of significant control would apply to a Director / Managing Director or in this case the CEO.
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08/11/2023 14:14
44. Hi,
Please could you tell me if this DPS is available for construction consultancy services and if direct award is available.
Many thanks
There is not a specific service heading that covers construction consultancy services. You would need to select the most relevant heading for your services. There is the option to direct award, you will need to ensure compliance with your corporate procurement policy.
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08/11/2023 14:03
43. If a buyer engages a supplier via the LVPS framework, and the value of the service the supplier provides exceeds one of the below monetary thresholds, can the buyer then start a fresh/new contract with that same supplier? Essentially, can a buyer have multiple contract in place with one supplier through the LVPS framework.
Thresholds -
Supplies and Services All sectors - £378,660
Works All sectors - £4,733,252
Small lots Supplies and Services - £70,778
Works - £884,720
We cannot advise on this - you would need to take this up with your legal team.
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08/11/2023 13:55
41. I have submitted a selection questionnaire and received a SQ evidence request. The SQ evidence request has made me realise that I have answered one of the selection questionnaire questions incorrectly. Is it possible to edit my responses at this stage? I can't see anywhere this can be done?
I cannot see any application for Low Value Purchase System. It could be that you have selected another DPS. Please contact NQC, our service provider who should be able to provide further assistance.
Contact details: Telephone: +44 (0) 161 413 7982
Email: support@nqc.com
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30/08/2023 13:53
40. In the selection questionnaire there is a question - Can you supply a list of your relevant principal contracts for goods and/or services provided in the last three years?
Does this question relate to contracts for goods and/or services provided to the government or public sector via frameworks?? If you haven't previously provided services to the public or government sector can you provide examples of private sector clients or not?
This question is not relevant for the LVPS and it sounds like you are filling out a standard selection questionnaire - Please ensure you are registering under the LVPS Section on supplier registration. Please see link - https://supplierregistration.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/dps?fh=1 - 'access as a supplier'
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08/11/2023 13:47
38. Is the low value purchase system open to communications and design consultancies? There doesn't seem to be an option to tick that service in the list?
We appreciate the feedback on the service headings. These services can be procured via LVPS but suppliers must pick the most appropriate service heading available to them and detail their service offering within their application.
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25/08/2023 16:12
37. Are the RFP opportunities listed in DPS exclusively accessible to DPS-appointed suppliers, or are they also available through other channels?
If an RFP is posted for a specific DPS, then only suppliers from the customers export from that DPS would be invited.
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25/08/2023 16:06
36. Within the guidance document, there is a Service Heading Description of 'Permanent Recruitment and Contingent Labour'. However, there is no sub category for this within the page:https://supplierregistration.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/dps , to allow an application under this heading. Could you advise how an application is made under this category please?
Please can you ensure that you are registering under the relevant link on supplier registration - https://supplierregistration.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/dps?fh=1 - 'access as a supplier' and under the LVPS you will be able to select this filter heading during this process.
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07/08/2023 12:46
35. We have the following 6 clarification questions please:
1.Can the Authority/Buyer please confirm whether Redundancy Surcharge will apply for this opportunity? The DPS does not contain a route for the bidder to recoup redundancy costs for ETO nor for client-drive changes of scope.
2. Can the Authority/Buyer please confirm that Non-Core Terms will not apply to this opportunity?
3. Can the Authority/Buyer please confirm that the bidders will not be required to provide a Guarantee for the DPS nor for any Order Contracts? If this is still a requirement, please confirm whether CCS will be satisfied with the highest UK parent company for international groups of companies.
4. Can the Authority/Buyer please confirm whether the CCS standard mechanism of "Earn Back" for Service Credits will also apply on this occasion?
5. Will the Authority/Buyer be able to amend p. 6.3 of Schedule 5 to ensure that Data Validation and Asset Verification Audit is undertaken and completed during the 6 months after the service start date rather than during mobilisation?
6. Can the Authority/Buyer please confirm whether the bidders will be able to decline an Exempt Order Contract?
This does not relate the LVPS. Please ask the clarification question through the relevant DPS section on supplier registration for RM6264 Facilities Management.
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07/08/2023 12:30
34. Please can you clarify what evidence you are looking for question
Q172: Upload documentary evidence for parent company guarantee.
You are not required to upload documents when applying for the LVPS. Please can you ensure that you are registering under the relevant link on supplier registration - https://supplierregistration.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/dps?fh=1 - and under the LVPS section select 'access as a supplier'
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03/03/2023 14:41
33. With regards to the Person of Significant Control, our immediate parent company is our PSC. As such there is no date of birth for the organisation. Please advise how to respond to the date of birth as it is a required field and requires an entry. Thanks
We would expect the response to that question to be a named individual, not an organisation. Please refer to the guidance section next to that question for more information
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06/02/2023 17:24
32. With regards to the Person of Significant Control, our immediate parent company is our PSC. As such there is no date of birth for the organisation. Please advise how to respond to the date of birth as it is a required field and requires an entry. Thanks
We would expect the response to that question to be a named individual, not an organisation. Please refer to the guidance section next to that question for more information
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06/02/2023 17:22
30. For questions 182 to 185, we do not provide this information but we cannot proceed without uploading a document.
Please advise
Thanks and regards
You are not required to upload documents when applying for the LVPS. Please can you ensure that you are registering under the relevant link on supplier registration - https://supplierregistration.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/dps?fh=1 - and under the LVPS section select 'access as a supplier'
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02/12/2022 16:44
27. In the SQ professional indemnity insurance is a mandatory requirement. The services we offer will not be covered by professional indemnity insurance (no consulting/advice given). please would you advise what risks specifically you are looking for cover against via this insurance?
Dear bidder, CCS do request insurances to be appointed on LVPS. A customer may require this as part of there mini competition or direct award. Can you confirm your question relates to LVPS?
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26/08/2022 17:18
25. In the Selection Questionnaire - DPS_PROFILE_SPARK, SQ Evidence Submission (questions 166 to 185) there are documents to be attached. Should I attach the signed documents in my native language or excel tables in English language version? Or Should I create the English version, convert them to PDF and sign before attaching.
This has been raised against the Low Value Purchase System, but is in relation to Spark DPS. Please raise against the correct DPS.
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03/02/2022 09:50
24. Can Annex B (Special Terms) of the Buyer-Supplier contract be used to include terms which are specific to the deliverables provided. Are these terms to be negotiated directly with the Buyer?
Annex B is used to introduce special terms which supplement what is already in the Contract, it is not designed to allow for the Contract to be varied in such a way that detracts from what is covered.
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21/01/2022 10:09
