Using CDP-Verified Supplier Information in Cimple

As part of the Procurement Act 2023, supplier information will be sourced from the Central Digital Platform (CDP) to streamline the bidding process. This will ensure supplier details remain consistent, verifiable, and easily accessible to buyers when applying for procurement opportunities on Cimple.

How will this work in Cimple

1. When a supplier clicks ‘Apply’ on an open procurement, the workflow will require the use of the verified CDP .zip file

2. You will be taken to an upload screen where you can submit the verified .zip file downloaded from the Central Digital Platform

3. You must then check a box confirming that the uploaded file has unmodified and verified information from the CDP

4. After uploading you can, click ‘Proceed’ to continue to the application page

Note: Once uploaded, the information contained in the CDP file will be used to pre-populate the Standard Selection Questionnaire (SSQ) fields. These fields will be locked to ensure consistency with the CDP file provided.

Standard Selection Questionnaire (SQ) Sections Stored in CDP

The following sections will be populated based on the verified CDP .zip file and removed from manual entry in Cimple:

Part 1: Your information and the bidding model

• Section 1A – Supplier details

Part 2: Exclusion Grounds

• Section 2 – Mandatory exclusion grounds

• Section 3 – Tax and social security compliance

• Section 4 – Discretionary exclusion grounds

Part 3: Selection Questions

• Section 5 – Economic and financial standing