Child Exploitation Specialist Support Service

Where applicable under the requirements of the Companies Act 2026 (or an overseas equivalent), the Bidder is required to self-certify that they are able to provide audited annual accounts. Third party credit checks (if available) will also be undertaken as part of a financial assessment. A poor credit rating which scores 3 or more in a Dun & Bradstreet check will lead to a further request for supporting documentation, for example, accounts, profit & loss, cash flow forecast, or alternative evidence you will be required to provide if successful. As part of the financial assessment the following factors will be considered but not limited to: - turnover (sales) - profit (loss) before interest & tax - profit / turnover % - liquidity ratio and gearing The Council reserves the right to seek additional financial information.

The Bidder must demonstrate recent experience of providing services similar to those required in this contract, ideally in the public sector. You may include previous contracts to other public sector contracts. If your organisation has not previously been awarded contracts to provide these services, please summarise your general experience in question 4.1.8.4. (Pass / Fail)