The Provision of Tree Works at Stafford Castle

Stafford Borough Council require its successful Supplier to have ongoing 3rd party accreditations which meet the following requirements during the term of the Framework:

To have a compliant Health & Safety accreditation performed by a Safety Schemes in Procurement ('SSIP'). For more information refer to the link ssip.org.uk/members/ ↗

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 above

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

PAS91 C4: Health and safety: policy and capability or provide an exemption (details provided in the Questionnaire).

Principal Contractor

PAS91 O2. Environmental Management Policy and Capability or provide an exemption (details provided in the Questionnaire).

PAS91 O3. Quality Management Policy and Capability or provide an exemption (details provided in the Questionnaire).

The tender requires competent operatives available and demonstrate proof of competency to the levels below (these are examples and equivalent qualifications are acceptable):

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