How do I request evidence from successful Supplier(s)?

Answer

Once you have created and saved your category of DPS Suppliers (see ‘How do I create a category of Suppliers / export Appointed Supplier data?), select the ‘Request evidence’ option from within the relevant category tile on your DPS Dashboard. From the list of Suppliers within your chosen category, select the ‘Request evidence’ option, related to your successful Supplier(s) only.

A notification will then be sent to the Supplier, requesting that they approve your request, to view their evidence. Once the Supplier has accepted this evidence request within the system, this option will then update to state ‘View evidence’. You will then be able to select this option to view the Supplier’s evidence.

Background

The DPS Marketplace provides access to all procurements run by Crown Commercial Service using a Dynamic Purchasing System. Buyers can access framework agreements that meet common purchasing requirements across government.

Steps

1. Go to ‘Sign in’ from the ‘Home’ page
2. From the ‘Home’ page, select the ‘Click here’ hyperlink in the blue Dynamic Purchasing System box
3. Find the relevant DPS and select the option ‘Access as a buyer’
4. Confirm the Customer Access Agreement
5. Once having filtered for relevant Suppliers and saved your category export;
6. Select ‘Request evidence’ under the relevant category on your DPS Dashboard
7. Select ‘Request evidence’ from the successful Supplier(s), listed within your category
8. Once your request to view their evidence is accepted by the Supplier - select ‘View evidence’

If you have any further questions regarding the Supplier Registration Service platform, please use our Live Web chat where our support team will be happy to assist you with further information and guidance.