Web Based and Proprietary Device Framework

A form of Company Financial Assessment from each Tenderer is required. The Tenderer's failure risk will be evaluated as pass/fail.

The Authority will undertake a Company Financial Assessment for each Tenderer using Dun & Bradstreet (D&B) Failure Risk Score for the Tenderer and any consortia or reliance members, as detailed in the minimum level(s) of standards required below.

Details of the D&B ”A Guide to Dun & Bradstreet’s Predictive Indicators” – can be found using the http address below:

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There must be no qualification or contra-indication from any evidence provided in support of the Tenderers economic and financial standing.

The Authority has the right to request copies of financial accounts and insurance certificates which are not held electronically.

Minimum level(s) of standards required:

If the D&B Failure Risk Score is 51 or more you will receive a pass for this assessment.

If the D&B Failure Risk Score is less than 51 or no D&B Risk Failure score is available the Authority will contact the Tenderer and seek further information.

The Authority will then use this further information to assess the Tenderer’s level of failure risk. In the event that the Tenderer does not meet the financial criteria above, they may still be considered via some form of other assurance e.g. Parent Company Guarantee (providing parent has a failure risk score of 51 or more) or a performance bond. If this…

Minimum level(s) of standards required:

Tenderers will be required to maintain a standard of environmental protection, including, certification to ISO 14001/EMAS or equivalent standards, relevant to the delivery of this Framework Agreement.

Cyber Security

Please note there are minimum requirements concerning Cyber Security. Bidders will be required to complete an online Supplier Assurance Questionnaire using the Cyber Security Procurement Support Tool. A link to CSPST can be found here:

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Tenderers should use the link provided and enter the following unique Cyber Risk Assessment Reference Number provided for this purpose: RAR-K8ZZ5P45

The questionnaire will be aligned to a Cyber Risk Profile that has been established for the framework, based on the Contracting Authority’s assessment of cyber risk.

Cyber Security Certification

For this framework, minimum requirements include the holding of the Cyber Essentials Plus certification or equivalent or obtaining this certificate within 6 months of the contract award date.

Further details will be set out in the procurement documents. A contract condition for this procurement requires the Tenderer to comply with the minimum security requirements.

Prompt Payment in the Supply Chain

If tenderers intend to use a supply chain to deliver the requirements, they will be required to confirm they have (or have access to) the relevant supply chain management and tracking systems to ensure a resilient and sustainab…