If your company applies or expresses an interest in an advertised Tender including one in the Official Journal of the European Union (OJEU), you will be requested to submit the following details:
Company
You are asked basic information about where your company is based, legal status, parent company details (if applicable), numbers of directors and the number of staff you employ.
We also require evidence of insurance covering risk indemnity.
Technical
You are asked to provide technical information in support of your application and list details of contracts carried out over the previous 3 years and provide the names and addresses of proposed referees.
If you are members of a registered trade association or any approved body you will be asked for copies of your membership certificates. We will also require details of your quality systems.
Financial
A financial appraisal will be carried out and you may be asked to submit audited accounts.
Equalities
Everyone has a right to expect that the money local authorities spend on goods and services promotes and protects equalities in employment and does not lead to unfair discrimination. As one of our contractors, you must follow UK legislation and The Commission for Racial Equalities Codes of Practice for Employment. The application form includes an Equal Opportunities Declaration document which asks questions as set down by the Secretary of State, and requests information on ownership.
Health and Safety
The application form asks for details of you Health and Safety policies and procedures together with any codes of safe working practices issued to employees.
Sustainability
As a large purchaser of goods and services, the Council is looking to address the environmental impact of its activities and develop awareness of environmental issues into all its services. It is the Council's policy to encourage suppliers to help us meet our objectives. Therefore, we may ask questions regarding your firm's commitment to environmental matters to be submitted with your application for evaluation.
We encourage prospective suppliers to:
- Specify less environmentally damaging products
- Promote greater use of renewable resources
- Use environmentally friendly practices throughout the production process.
Insurance
You must carry current employer's (if applicable) and public liability insurance. For certain contracts you may have to increase the amount of public liability indemnity insurance you have.
