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II.1.1) Title
Asset Safety and Compliance Framework
Reference number: ASC1
II.1.2) Main CPV code
71315000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
This opportunity has been listed on behalf of LHC and our regional entities:
Consortium Procurement Construction (CPC)
LHC London and South East (LSE)
Scottish Procurement Alliance (SPA)
South-West Procurement Alliance (SWPA)
Welsh Procurement Alliance (WPA)
LHC is seeking suitable organisations for our Asset Safety & Compliance Services framework (ASC1). ASC1 will provide LHC clients with access to a range of asset safety consultancy, testing/inspection, servicing, and maintenance services to ensure the safety of their properties and comply with their landlord obligations. This new framework will replace our existing asbestos and vacant property protection framework agreements, and extend the scope to additional safety and compliance services. The ASC1 framework will consist of the following lots which interested parties can apply for.
Lot 1a - Asbestos Consultancy
Lot 1b - Asbestos Surveys and Testing
Lot 1c - Asbestos Removals and Remedial
Lot 2a - Property Protection and Associated Services
Lot 3a - Water Hygiene Testing and Consultancy
Lot 3b - Water System Maintenance, Remedials and Associated Services
Lot 4a - Gas Heating Systems Inspection, Servicing & Remedial (Domestic)
Lot 4b - Gas Heating Systems Inspection, Servicing & Remedial (Commercial)
Lot 4c - Ventilation Systems Inspection, Servicing and Maintenance
Lot 4d - HVAC (Air Conditioning) Servicing and Maintenance
Lot 5a - Fixed Wire Testing (EICR) and Remedials
Lot 5b - Portable Appliance Testing
Within each lot there will be a range of regional areas covering England, Scotland and Wales that bidders can select from to provide their services within.
To express an interest in the project and access the tender documents, organisations will need to register via our eTendering portal using the link as follows:
https://in-tendhost.co.uk/lhc/aspx/Home
II.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT:
135 000 000.00
GBP
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
Yes
Tenders may be submitted for all lots
Lot No: 1
II.2.1) Title
1A - Asbestos Consultancy
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
45262660
71315200
71317210
79417000
90650000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKC
UKD
UKE
UKF
UKG
UKH
UKI
UKJ
UKK
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Lot 1A will cover Asbestos Consultancy. LHC is looking for experienced organisations who can provide specialist asbestos consultancy services to assist partners with the management of asbestos within their properties.
Full details of the scope can be found in the procurement documents provided however the scope of this lot will include:
> Desktop reviews of asbestos management plans
> Asbestos management plans
> Priority risk assessment inclusive of action plans
> Asbestos awareness training
> Duty to manage training
> Contaminated land consultancy
> Project management consultancy for managing removal works
Full details of the minimum requirements to be considered eligible to bid for this lot can be found in the procurement documents provided.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Criteria below:
Quality criterion: General Techinical
/ Weighting: 20
Quality criterion: Regional Capability
/ Weighting: 20
Quality criterion: Technical Capability
/ Weighting: 30
Price
/ Weighting:
30
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 48
This contract is subject to renewal: No
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
II.2.14) Additional information
LHC intend to appoint up to six (6) bidders per regional area to ensure LHC clients have adequate service coverage within each region. LHC reserve the right to appoint additional bidders where LHC deems it appropriate to support client needs and local / regional representation of appointees to the Framework.
Lot No: 2
II.2.1) Title
1B - Asbestos Surveys & Testing
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
45214620
71315300
71600000
79311000
90650000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKC
UKD
UKE
UKF
UKG
UKH
UKI
UKJ
UKK
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Lot 1B will cover Asbestos survey and testing services.
LHC is looking for experienced organisations who can provide specialist asbestos sampling, testing and analysis services to assist partners with the management of asbestos within their properties.
Full details of the scope can be found in the procurement documents provided however the scope of this lot will include:
> Asbestos Management Surveys
> Asbestos Refurbishment & Demolition Surveys
> Reinspection Surveys
> Air monitoring and 4 stage clearance
Full details of the minimum requirements to be considered eligible to bid for this lot can be found in the procurement documents provided.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Criteria below:
Quality criterion: General Technical
/ Weighting: 20
Quality criterion: Regional Capability
/ Weighting: 20
Quality criterion: Technical Capability
/ Weighting: 30
Price
/ Weighting:
30
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 48
This contract is subject to renewal: No
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
II.2.14) Additional information
LHC intend to appoint up to eight (8) bidders per regional area to ensure LHC clients have adequate service coverage within each region. LHC reserve the right to appoint additional bidders where LHC deems it appropriate to support client needs and local / regional representation of appointees to the Framework.
Lot No: 3
II.2.1) Title
1C - Asbestos Removal & Disposal Works
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
45262660
90650000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKC
UKD
UKE
UKF
UKG
UKH
UKI
UKJ
UKK
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Workstream 1c will cover Asbestos Consultancy.
LHC is looking for experienced organisations who can provide specialist asbestos management services to assist partners with the containment, protection and removal of asbestos within their properties.
Full details can be found in the procurement documents provided however the scope of this lot will include:
- Asbestos remediation, removal and encapsulation / protection works
- Disposal of asbestos containing materials
Full details of the minimum requirements to be considered eligible to bid for this lot can be found in the procurement documents provided.
II.2.5) Award criteria
II.2.5) Award criteria
Criteria below:
Quality criterion: General Technical
/ Weighting: 20
Quality criterion: Regional Capabilty
/ Weighting: 20
Quality criterion: Technical Capability
/ Weighting: 30
Price
/ Weighting:
30
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 48
This contract is subject to renewal: No
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
II.2.14) Additional information
LHC intend to appoint up to six (6) bidders per regional area to ensure LHC clients have adequate service coverage within each region. LHC reserve the right to appoint additional bidders where LHC deems it appropriate to support client needs and local / regional representation of appointees to the Framework.
Lot No: 4
II.2.1) Title
2A - Property Protection and Associated Services
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
45111213
70331000
70332000
77312000
79711000
90911200
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKC
UKD
UKE
UKF
UKG
UKH
UKI
UKJ
UKK
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Lot 2A will cover property protection and associated services. LHC is looking for experienced organisations who can provide a wide range of specialist property protection and associated services for both vacant and occupied properties.
Full details of the scope can be found in the procurement documents provided however the scope of this lot will include:
> Installation of physical security such as security screens, doors, barricades and fencing
> Installation of CCTV and other electronic access control and alarm systems
> Utilities shut off, drain down and recommission
> Boarding up services
> Internal and external property general cleaning and clearance services
> Specialist cleaning services
> Mould treatment and management
> Pest control
Full details of the minimum requirements to be considered eligible to bid for this lot can be found in the procurement documents provided.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Criteria below:
Quality criterion: General Technical
/ Weighting: 20
Quality criterion: Regional Capability
/ Weighting: 20
Quality criterion: Technical Capability
/ Weighting: 30
Price
/ Weighting:
30
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 48
This contract is subject to renewal: No
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
II.2.14) Additional information
LHC intend to appoint up to six (6) bidders per regional area to ensure LHC Clients have adequate service coverage within each region. LHC reserve the right to appoint additional bidders where LHC deems it appropriate to support client needs and local / regional representation of appointees to the Framework.
Lot No: 5
II.2.1) Title
3A - Water Hygiene Testing and Consultancy
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
38910000
45232430
71600000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKC
UKD
UKE
UKF
UKG
UKH
UKI
UKJ
UKK
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Lot 3A will cover water hygiene testing and consultancy.
LHC is looking for experienced organisations who can provide specialist water hygiene testing, advice and consultancy services to assist partner with the management of risk related to legionella and other water borne pathogens.
Full details of the scope can be found in the procurement documents provided however the scope of this lot will include:
> Independent consultancy and advice on water risk management plans and procedures (new and existing plans)
> Legionella risk assessment services
> Water testing and analytical services
> Legionella and water risk awareness training
> Providing guidance on remedial actions to reduce exposure
Full details of the minimum requirements to be considered eligible to bid for this lot can be found in the procurement documents provided.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Criteria below:
Quality criterion: General Technical
/ Weighting: 20
Quality criterion: Regional Capability
/ Weighting: 20
Quality criterion: Technical Capability
/ Weighting: 30
Price
/ Weighting:
30
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 48
This contract is subject to renewal: No
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
II.2.14) Additional information
LHC intend to appoint up to six (6) bidders per regional area to ensure LHC clients have adequate service coverage within each region. LHC reserve the right to appoint additional bidders where LHC deems it appropriate to support client needs and local / regional representation of appointees to the Framework.
Lot No: 6
II.2.1) Title
3B - Water System Maintenance, Remedials and Associated Services
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
42912310
42912330
45232430
51514110
71800000
90733000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKC
UKD
UKE
UKF
UKG
UKH
UKI
UKJ
UKK
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Lot 3B will cover water system maintenance, remedials and associated services.
LHC is looking for experienced organisations who can provide specialist water maintenance services to assist partners with the proactive management of their water systems within their properties to reduce the risk of legionella and other water borne pathogens.
Full details of the scope can be found in the procurement documents provided however the scope of this lot will include:
> Implementation of legionella prevention management plans
> Installation and maintenance of water system cleansing, filtration and other treatment systems
> Hydrostatic pressure testing
> New mains and internal water system chlorination service
> Closed system flushing, dosing, and analysis
> TMV (Thermostatic Mixing Valves) and filter installation, service and maintenance
Full details of the minimum requirements to be considered eligible to bid for this lot can be found in the procurement documents provided.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Criteria below:
Quality criterion: General Technical
/ Weighting: 20
Quality criterion: Regional Capability
/ Weighting: 20
Quality criterion: Technical Capability
/ Weighting: 30
Price
/ Weighting:
30
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 48
This contract is subject to renewal: No
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
II.2.14) Additional information
LHC intend to appoint up to six (6) bidders per regional area to ensure LHC clients have adequate service coverage within each region. LHC reserve the right to appoint additional bidders where LHC deems it appropriate to support client needs and local / regional representation of appointees to the Framework.
Lot No: 7
II.2.1) Title
4A - Gas Heating Systems Inspection, Servicing & Remedial (Domestic)
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
39721410
39721411
50531100
50531200
50720000
71314310
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKC
UKD
UKE
UKF
UKG
UKH
UKI
UKJ
UKK
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Lot 4A will cover gas safety & heating systems inspection, servicing & remedial (domestic) works.
LHC is looking for experienced organisations who can provide domestic gas inspection (LGSR), servicing, maintenance, and remedial services to assist partners with the management of domestic gas appliances within their properties.
Full details of the scope can be found in the procurement documents provided however the scope of this lot will include:
> Annual inspection of domestic gas burning and heating system appliances
> Responsive maintenance works, both proactive and reactive
> Installations of replacement systems, either in part or full
Full details of the minimum requirements to be considered eligible to bid for this lot can be found in the procurement documents provided.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Criteria below:
Quality criterion: General Technical
/ Weighting: 20
Quality criterion: Regional Capability
/ Weighting: 20
Quality criterion: Technical Capability
/ Weighting: 30
Price
/ Weighting:
30
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 48
This contract is subject to renewal: No
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
II.2.14) Additional information
LHC intend to appoint up to six (6) bidders per regional area to ensure LHC clients have adequate service coverage within each region. LHC reserve the right to appoint additional bidders where LHC deems it appropriate to support client needs and local / regional representation of appointees to the Framework.
Lot No: 8
II.2.1) Title
4B - Gas Heating Systems Inspection, Servicing & Remedial (Commercial)
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
09323000
31161200
39721410
39721411
42515000
50511200
50531100
50531200
71314310
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKC
UKD
UKE
UKF
UKG
UKH
UKI
UKJ
UKK
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Lot 4B will cover gas safety & heating systems inspection, servicing & remedial (commercial) services.
LHC is looking for experienced organisations who can provide commercial / non domestic gas inspection (LGSR), servicing, maintenance, and remedial services to assist partners with the management of their non domestic gas appliances within their properties.
Full details of the scope can be found in the procurement documents provided however the scope of this lot will include:
> Annual inspection of commercial / non domestic gas burning and heating system appliances
> Responsive maintenance works, both proactive and reactive
> Installations of replacement systems, either in part or full
Full details of the minimum requirements to be considered eligible to bid for this lot can be found in the procurement documents provided.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Criteria below:
Quality criterion: General Technical
/ Weighting: 20
Quality criterion: Regional Capability
/ Weighting: 20
Quality criterion: Technical Capability
/ Weighting: 30
Price
/ Weighting:
30
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 48
This contract is subject to renewal: No
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
II.2.14) Additional information
LHC intend to appoint up to six (6) bidders per regional area to ensure LHC clients have adequate service coverage within each region. LHC reserve the right to appoint additional bidders where LHC deems it appropriate to support client needs and local / regional representation of appointees to the Framework.
Lot No: 9
II.2.1) Title
4C - Ventilation Systems Inspection, Servicing and Maintenance
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
42500000
45331000
71315410
71321400
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKC
UKD
UKE
UKF
UKG
UKH
UKI
UKJ
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Lot 4C will cover ventilation systems inspection, servicing and maintenance.
LHC is looking for experienced organisations who can provide inspection, servicing, maintenance, and remedial services for a range of ventilation systems within their properties.
Full details of the scope can be found in the procurement documents provided however the scope of this lot will include:
> Annual inspection services
> Maintenance works, both proactive and reactive
> Installation of replacement systems either in part or full
Full details of the minimum requirements to be considered eligible to bid for this lot can be found in the procurement documents provided.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Criteria below:
Quality criterion: General Technical
/ Weighting: 20
Quality criterion: Regional Capability
/ Weighting: 20
Quality criterion: Technical Capability
/ Weighting: 30
Price
/ Weighting:
30
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 48
This contract is subject to renewal: No
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
II.2.14) Additional information
LHC intend to appoint up to six (6) bidders per regional area to ensure LHC clients have adequate service coverage within each region. LHC reserve the right to appoint additional bidders where LHC deems it appropriate to support client needs and local / regional representation of appointees to the Framework.
Lot No: 10
II.2.1) Title
4D - HVAC (Air Conditioning) Servicing and Maintenance
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
39717000
42512000
45331000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKC
UKD
UKE
UKF
UKG
UKH
UKI
UKJ
UKK
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Lot 4D will cover HVAC systems inspection, servicing and maintenance.
LHC is looking for experienced organisations who can provide inspection, servicing, maintenance, and remedial services for a range of heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) systems within their properties.
Full details of the scope can be found in the procurement documents provided however the scope of this lot will include:
> Annual inspection services
> Maintenance works, both proactive and reactive
> Installation of replacement systems either in part or full
Full details of the minimum requirements to be considered eligible to bid for this lot can be found in the procurement documents provided.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Criteria below:
Quality criterion: General Techincal
/ Weighting: 20
Quality criterion: Regional Capability
/ Weighting: 20
Quality criterion: Technical Capability
/ Weighting: 30
Price
/ Weighting:
30
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 48
This contract is subject to renewal: No
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
II.2.14) Additional information
LHC intend to appoint up to six (6) bidders per regional area to ensure LHC clients have adequate service coverage within each region. LHC reserve the right to appoint additional bidders where LHC deems it appropriate to support client needs and local / regional representation of appointees to the Framework.
Lot No: 11
II.2.1) Title
5A - Fixed Wire Testing (EICR) and Remedials
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
45310000
50532000
50711000
71314100
71630000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKC
UKD
UKE
UKF
UKG
UKH
UKI
UKJ
UKK
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Lot 5A will cover fixed wire testing (EICR) and associated remedial works.
LHC is looking for experienced organisations who can provide periodic inspection and testing of electrical installations within their properties, and the provision of EICRs. In addition (where requested) LHC clients may require remedial of faults identified during inspection.
Full details of the scope can be found in the procurement documents provided however the scope of this lot will include:
> Testing and certification of electrical installations and provision of electrical safety certificates
> Testing and certification of associated electrical elements (e.g. EV chargers)
Remedials and replacements of electrical components
Full details of the minimum requirements to be considered eligible to bid for this lot can be found in the procurement documents provided.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Criteria below:
Quality criterion: General Technical
/ Weighting: 20
Quality criterion: Regional Capability
/ Weighting: 20
Quality criterion: Technical Capability
/ Weighting: 30
Price
/ Weighting:
30
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 48
This contract is subject to renewal: No
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
II.2.14) Additional information
LHC intend to appoint up to six (6) bidders per regional area to ensure LHC clients have adequate service coverage within each region. LHC reserve the right to appoint additional bidders where LHC deems it appropriate to support client needs and local / regional representation of appointees to the Framework.
Lot No: 12
II.2.1) Title
5B - Portable Appliance Testing (PAT)
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
38500000
38900000
45310000
50532000
50711000
71314100
71630000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKC
UKD
UKE
UKF
UKG
UKH
UKI
UKJ
UKK
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Lot 5B will cover portable appliance testing (PAT).
LHC is looking for experienced organisations who can provide inspection, testing and certification of portable electrical appliances and equipment.
Full details of the scope can be found in the procurement documents provided.
Full details of the minimum requirements to be considered eligible to bid for this lot can be found in the procurement documents provided.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Criteria below:
Quality criterion: General Technical
/ Weighting: 20
Quality criterion: Regional Capability
/ Weighting: 20
Quality criterion: Technical Capability
/ Weighting: 30
Price
/ Weighting:
30
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 48
This contract is subject to renewal: No
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
II.2.14) Additional information
LHC intend to appoint up to six (6) bidders per regional area to ensure LHC clients have adequate service coverage within each region. LHC reserve the right to appoint additional bidders where LHC deems it appropriate to support client needs and local / regional representation of appointees to the Framework.
III.1.1) Suitability to pursue the professional activity, including requirements relating to enrolment on professional or trade registers
List and brief description of conditions:
The required registrations, accreditations and certifications required vary by lot. Full details of the minimum requirements to be considered eligible to bid for each lot can be found in the procurement documents provided.
III.1.2) Economic and financial standing
List and brief description of selection criteria:
LHC will conduct a financial assessment. This assessment will allow LHC to carry out a robust assessment of a Bidders' financial standing.
The assessment will have 2 stages:
1) Credit score - LHC will use Creditsafe to carry out initial checking of a Bidders' financial status.
2) Profitability, Stability and Liquidity Assessment - Bidders will be assessed on their financial stability based on a range of financial information obtained from the Bidders annual accounts.
Bidders will be required to have the following minimum levels of insurance for all lots applied for:
Employers (Compulsory) Liability Insurance: 5,000,000 GBP
Public Liability Insurance: 5,000,000 GBP
Dependent on the lots applied for, Bidders will also be required to have one or both of the following levels of insurance:
Professional Indemnity Insurance: 2,000,000 GBP
Product Liability Insurance: 2,000,000 GBP
Full details of the minimum requirements to be considered eligible to bid for each lot can be found in the procurement documents provided.
III.1.3) Technical and professional ability
List and brief description of selection criteria:
Bidders are required to have the following ISO qualifications (UKAS) or equivalent:
Health and Safety certification in accordance with ISO 45001 (please refer to ITT for accepted equivalents)
Environmental Management certification in accordance with ISO 14001 (please refer to ITT for accepted equivalents)
Quality Management certification in accordance with ISO 9001 (please refer to ITT for accepted equivalents)
LHC is a joint committee of local authorities acting as a central purchasing body on behalf of contracting authorities throughout England, Wales and Scotland.
Thanks to the ongoing and collective feedback and input into the development of this framework, it is both designed and anticipated to support the vast majority of our clients' requirements.
Consequently, other contracting authorities that were not specifically consulted in the development of this framework may nevertheless also deem the framework to offer a value for money procurement solution for their own requirements and may also use the framework.
As of the date of publication of this notice our frameworks may be used by all contracting authorities in England as defined by the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 and as listed on https://www.lhc.gov.uk/who-we-work-with/, including, but not limited to Registered social landlords (RSL's), tenant management organisations (TMOs) and arm's length management organisations (ALMOs), local authorities and any subsidiaries and joint-venture vehicles of those local authorities, health authorities, councils, boards and trusts, publicly funded schools, universities and further education establishments, colleges, police forces, fire and rescue services or registered charities.
Bidders must beware that LHC clients may add community benefit requirements in their call-off contracts from this Framework including but not limited to:
- Generating education, employment and vocational training opportunities for priority groups and for up-skilling the existing workforce;
- Making sub-contracting opportunities available to SMEs, local organisations, the third sector and supported businesses;