The Information You Need

All tenders above £5,000 are advertised on the Councils E-tendering portal. The deadline for replying to tenders will be indicated on the contract advertisement and all interested organisations should send their applications and any relevant information required to the specified contact.

What happens next?

All applications received on time from interested organisations will be assessed; this will take into account certain qualifying criteria e.g. financial suitability, experience and ability to meet the needs of the contract.

All successful applicants will then be sent tender documents for the tender as detailed in the notice. Applicants are advised to note Worcestershire County Council's policy on Equalities, Health and Safety, Sustainability, Local Purchasing and current Insurance requirements.

Health and Safety

Any organisation or individual which provides goods or services to the County Council is required to have in place appropriate policies and systems which will support and enhance the importance of health and safety.

Equalities

The council has a duty to ensure that public money is not spent on practices that lead to unfair discrimination. All organisations must comply with the Equality Act 2006, Sex Discrimination Act 1975, the Race Relations Act 1976, the Equal Pay Act 1970 and the Disability Discrimination Act 1995, together with all related information on social justice regardless of gender, trade union membership, disability, age, ethnic or national origin, marital status, religious creed, sexuality or responsibility for dependants.

Sustainability

Worcestershire County Council is committed to working towards achieving sustainable development by meeting the needs of the present without comprising the interests of future generations. We encourage prospective suppliers to specify less environmentally damaging products, promote greater use of renewable resources and use environmentally friendly practices throughout the production process.

Local Purchasing

The County Council is committed to supporting local business, as long as statutory requirements to secure 'Best Value' can be met.

Insurance

Prior to inclusion on the approved list of organisations invited to tender, it will be necessary for contractors and any nominated sub-contractors to provide evidence of appropriate insurance.