Framework Agreement for the provision of Responsive Property Maintenance and Minor Works

Staffordshire County Council requires the successful Supplier to have ongoing 3rd party accreditations which meet the following requirements during the term of the Framework: 1. To have a compliant Health & Safety accreditation performed by a Safety Schemes in Procurement ('SSIP'). For more information refer to the link https://ssip.org.uk/members/# 2: Valid and compliant member of an independent pre-qualification accrediting body. for example, Constructionline (accredited to a minimum membership level of 'GOLD') or other equivalent bodies, offer such a service. Note 1 - the accrediting bodies must allow for annual refreshes/vetting of the Supplier in the areas Note 2 - where brand names are mentioned, the Authority will consider equivalents Note 3 - evidence of the above accreditations MUST be provided to the Authority by successful Supplier prior to Contract Award Competency requirements - Have at least one employee with the following qualifications: City & Guilds Level 6 NVQ Diploma in Construction Site Management (6578) City & Guilds Level 2 Technical Certificate in Site Carpentry (7906-20) City & Guilds Level 2 Technical Certificate in Bricklaying (7905-20) City & Guilds Level 2 Diploma in Plastering (6708-23) City & Guilds Level 2 Diploma in Painting & Decorating (6707-23) City & Guilds Level 2 Diploma in Roof Slating and Tiling (6718-02) Any personnel utilised on this contract must have an Enhanced DBS check

Staffordshire County Council requires the successful Supplier to have ongoing 3rd party accreditations which meet the following requirements during the term of the Framework: 1. To have a compliant Health & Safety accreditation performed by a Safety Schemes in Procurement ('SSIP'). For more information refer to the link https://ssip.org.uk/members/# 2: Valid and compliant member of an independent pre-qualification accrediting body. for example, Constructionline (accredited to a minimum membership level of 'GOLD') or other equivalent bodies, offer such a service. Note 1 - the accrediting bodies must allow for annual refreshes/vetting of the Supplier in the areas Note 2 - where brand names are mentioned, the Authority will consider equivalents Note 3 - evidence of the above accreditations MUST be provided to the Authority by successful Supplier prior to Contract Award Competency requirements - Have at least one employee with Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Plumbing and Heating Any personnel utilised on this contract must have an Enhanced DBS check

Staffordshire County Council requires the successful Supplier to have ongoing 3rd party accreditations which meet the following requirements during the term of the Framework: 1. To have a compliant Health & Safety accreditation performed by a Safety Schemes in Procurement ('SSIP'). For more information refer to the link https://ssip.org.uk/members/# 2: Valid and compliant member of an independent pre-qualification accrediting body. for example, Constructionline (accredited to a minimum membership level of 'GOLD') or other equivalent bodies, offer such a service. Note 1 - the accrediting bodies must allow for annual refreshes/vetting of the Supplier in the areas Note 2 - where brand names are mentioned, the Authority will consider equivalents Note 3 - evidence of the above accreditations MUST be provided to the Authority by successful Supplier prior to Contract Award Competency requirements - Have at least one engineer that is Gas Safe registered to cover all of non-domestic and domestic disciplines including but not limited to the list below: 1) Air Heating • Direct Fired Appliances NG • Indirect Fired Heating Appliances NG 2) Catering - Commercial Catering NG (CORE) 3) Pipework - First Fix Commercial Pipe work NG 4) Pipework Commissioning - NON DOM Testing & Purging up to 1m3 NG 5) Water Central Heating - Indirect Fired Heating Appliances NG Any personnel utilised on this contract must have an Enhanced DBS check

Staffordshire County Council requires the successful Supplier to have ongoing 3rd party accreditations which meet the following requirements during the term of the Framework: 1. To have a compliant Health & Safety accreditation performed by a Safety Schemes in Procurement ('SSIP'). For more information refer to the link https://ssip.org.uk/members/# 2: Valid and compliant member of an independent pre-qualification accrediting body. for example, Constructionline (accredited to a minimum membership level of 'GOLD') or other equivalent bodies, offer such a service. Note 1 - the accrediting bodies must allow for annual refreshes/vetting of the Supplier in the areas Note 2 - where brand names are mentioned, the Authority will consider equivalents Note 3 - evidence of the above accreditations MUST be provided to the Authority by successful Supplier prior to Contract Award Competency requirements: Company: Hold a recognised accrediting body, examples include NICEIC or NAPIT. This covers independent auditing, H&S practice, certification and building regs. Engineer Competency: Hold an ECS Gold Card. At present this is a level 3 NVQ in an electrotechnical based award, ECS H&S assessment and 18th edition wiring regulations. This covers what may be defined as a "skilled" worker. Any personnel utilised on this contract must have an Enhanced DBS check

Staffordshire County Council requires the successful Supplier to have ongoing 3rd party accreditations which meet the following requirements during the term of the Framework: 1. To have a compliant Health & Safety accreditation performed by a Safety Schemes in Procurement ('SSIP'). For more information refer to the link https://ssip.org.uk/members/# 2: Valid and compliant member of an independent pre-qualification accrediting body. for example, Constructionline (accredited to a minimum membership level of 'GOLD') or other equivalent bodies, offer such a service. Note 1 - the accrediting bodies must allow for annual refreshes/vetting of the Supplier in the areas Note 2 - where brand names are mentioned, the Authority will consider equivalents Note 3 - evidence of the above accreditations MUST be provided to the Authority by successful Supplier prior to Contract Award Any personnel utilised on this contract must have an Enhanced DBS check