16_22 Flooring (Supply, Fit and Refurbishment)

An ESPO national framework agreement for the supply, fit and refurbishment of a number of types of floorcoverings such as carpet, vinyl, rubber, linoleum, laminate and hardwood. Lot 1 - Supply and fitting of carpet, vinyl, resin, rubber and/or Linoleum Lot 2 - Supply and fitting/refurbishment of laminate and/or wood flooring The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 24 months. The total estimated value stated includes the option period. Throughout the Term ESPO shall monitor the Service Providers' financial standings against the Service Providers' financial positions taken on the Commencement Date. In the event that a Service Provider's financial position falls below the position recorded on the Commencement Date, ESPO shall discuss the Service Provider's circumstances with the Service Provider. ESPO reserves the right to terminate the Framework Agreement by serving notice on the Service Provider in writing with effect from the date specified in such notice where (in the reasonable opinion of ESPO) there is a material detrimental change in the financial standing of the Service Provider which: • adversely impacts on the Service Provider's ability to provide the Services under this Agreement; or • could reasonably be expected to have an adverse impact on the Service Provider's ability to provide the Services under this Agreement. In particular, Service Providers will need to ensure that their organisation operates within a reasonable score as shall be determined by use of a credit rating agency. MI (Management information) for the framework will be collected on a quarterly basis by the Contract Support Officer (CSO). The CSO will also maintain checks to ensure that any relevant insurances continued to be held. Social Value will also be expected to be demonstrated from Service Providers and monitored throughout, particularly the right is reserved by ESPO to conduct audits in this area.