Open Framework - Residential Care for children with multiple presenting needs (Phase 2b)

• Legal and financial capacity to perform the contract. 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. • Insurance Upon award, successful Providers will be required to evidence the following insurance cover: a) public liability insurance with a limit of indemnity of not less than £5,000,000 in relation to any one claim or series of claims; b) employer's liability insurance with a limit of indemnity of not less than £10,000,000 OR in accordance with any legal requirement for the time being in force in relation to any one claim or series of claims; c) Residents Effects cover for each and every claim for each child of not less than £500; d) It is desirable but not essential for providers to have Malpractice Insurance for each and every claim of not less than £1,000,000 in relation to any one claim or series of claims; e) Vehicle Insurance cover. The Service Provider and its Staff shall have in place motor vehicle insurance commensurate with the actual and potential liabilities of the Service Provider relating to the operation of vehicles used for the transport of Children and their visitors. All polices must be placed with an Insurer who has a Standards and Poor's rating of at least -A

• Technical ability Bidders must demonstrate recent experience of providing goods / services similar to those required in this contract, ideally in the public sector. You may include previous contracts to other public sector contracts.