2. SME Action & Improvement Plan Update on the PQQ Stephen Scott Supply Chain Quality Assurance Team

3. PQQ (Selection) Improvements Dec 12 March 14 Clearer distinction between Selection & Award Clarification of Mandatory & Optional Questions Introduction of a Graded approach – ONSITE / OFFSITE Reduction in the No of Selection Questions Established Core PQQ across NDA estate Reviewed & amended wording Removed Duplicate wording / questions Further development of Gradation Increased Awareness and Education Improve Award Question Library Alignment with the SME Agenda April 14

4. Numbers of PQQ (Selection) Questions December 12 175 Total 90 Mandatory (51 Core) 85 Optional March 14 130 Total 74 Mandatory (48 Core) (26 OnSite) 56 Optional 130 Total 61 Mandatory (48 Core) (13 Offsite) 69 Optional

5. Next Steps FY14/15 Training and Awareness Ensure alignment with HM Government’s SME Agenda Assess Impact on Competition questions from future changes to Procurement Contract regulations Create “dummy” tender in CTM to enable suppliers to complete Standard Selection questions without the pressure of an actual tender Further benchmarking and engagement Further develop a graded approach to its application Further refine Professional & Business Standing question Category Refine Award Question Library Gain and consider Internal and Supply Chain LFE