1. Dynamic Purchasing System Procurement Process
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2. Selection onto the DPS - overview
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3. Dynamic Purchasing System Process
3 Stage process:
Stage 1
Bravo Accreditation
The Instructions to Potential Suppliers provides guidance on the Bravo Accreditation Process
Stage 2
Basware Registration
FSF Supplier Guide for Basware Registration
Stage 3
Basware Content Upload
Supplier Service Offer Factsheet Upload Guidance
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Stage 1 - Accreditation
A supplier would need to register on Bravo;
Invite themselves into the PQQ – pqq_28744Dynamic Purchasing System for the Provision of Work Focused Activities national
Download the documents;
Complete the Pre-Qualification Questionnaire (PQQ) and sign up to the DPS agreement and Call Off Terms and Conditions;
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5. How to access the Dynamic Purchasing System Opportunity on Bravo
Bravo is an external website – accessible here:
Once logged on select the “PQQ Open to All Suppliers” tab
Select: pqq_28744 Dynamic Purchasing System for the Provision of Work Focused Activities national
Once the PQQ page opened click on the green box “Express Interest”, you will then be able to download all the ITT documents.
In order to receive information and updates concerning our new Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) it is vital you register on Bravo.
This is a simple process, simply click on the Register button half way down on the right hand side of the home page. In the unlikely event you have a problem you can contact the helpdesk on
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Bravo Solution Registration/Log-on Page
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7. Department for Work & Pensions
Bravo Solution Supplier Home Page
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Bravo Solution – PQQ Open to All Suppliers Page
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Bravo Solution Supplier Home Page
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10. Stage 2 – Basware Registration Guidance
Walk through the guidance:
FSF Supplier Guide for Basware Registration
Stage 2
Guidance can be found on Bravo.
You MUST have a DUNS number before you can register on the Basware Network.
Please find the link below the link to register your organisation, in order to receive your DUNS number.
Procserve advice line
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Stage 3 – Supplier Service Offer Factsheet(s) Upload Guide
Display Supplier Service Offer Factsheet – remember your offer must fit with the requirements of the Employability Journey.
Walk through the guidance:
Stage 3
Supplier Service Offer Factsheet Upload Guide
Guidance can be found on Bravo.
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12. Award of Call–Off Contracts
Supplier Service Offer Factsheet(s) are entered on to a directory of services which Group buyers access to source provision that meets their local business requirements.
Filters will be applied to produce a short list of capable suppliers. (these are the same filters that you used when detailing the provision you could offer under the DPS)
Delivery Locations – down to individual JCP level
Service Category/Categories
Claimant Groups
Claimant engagement - One-to-One or Group / Course / Workshop
Minimum number of claimants
Maximum group size per course
Lead time - speed of availability/implementation and
Unit price
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13. Award of Call-Off Contract (2)
The short listed suppliers Factsheet’s are then scored against four quality criteria to determine suitability of provision:
Evidence that provision will move claimants closer to work/into work or help them remain in work;
Performance expectations and robustness of supporting rationale;
Overall fit of provision content and delivery with call off requirements; and
Evidence that adequate (proportionate) performance management systems will be in place.
The Suppliers that met the minimum threshold for quality are then assessed on price.
The successful supplier will then be contacted to ensure that their offer still stands and that they would be able to deliver the
provision and a call-off contract is issued.
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What makes a ‘good’ Supplier Service Offer?
Complies with the instructions provided for submitting the Offer Factsheet – maximum of 2 pages of A4 in Arial font 12 etc;
Fits the category as described in the Employability Journey (within the scope of the narrative for that category);
Provides the ‘what’ and ‘how’ – describes what’s on offer in enough detail for the buyer and the independent approver to understand exactly what the provision entails;
Details specifics where appropriate - qualifications, particular elements of training, extras such as licenses for skills training;
Shows the claimant’s journey through the provision, showing expected progress into/towards work if appropriate to that category;
Specifically states what the outcomes of the provision will be taking into account the measures for that category again as described in the
Employability Journey.
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Payments -
Once the Call-Off Contract has been signed and received by DWP you will receive a Purchase Order.
You will need to submit evidence and draft invoice for validation to your Local District.
The Local District validates your evidence and notifies you of the outcome.
You then submit a validated invoice for payment to Shared Service Connected Limited (SSCL).
SSCL releases payment.
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16. Dynamic Purchasing System
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