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ANNEX E - Model Wording

Pre-contract notification

This is an example statement for a Contract Notice or Prior Information Notice, that can be used at an early stage in the procurement process to alert the market that sustainable outcomes, including Fair Work practices, will be addressed in the procurement process.

The organisation is committed to ensuring delivery of high-quality services and to achieving best value through the contract by:

· securing continuous improvement in the performance and delivery of its function;

· maintaining an appropriate balance between quality and whole life cost; and

· actively contributing to sustainable development.

It is expected that the contractor will take a positive approach to Fair Work practices: [insert any specific Fair Work opportunities/risks relevant to the contract].

Highlight specific exclusion grounds

Exclusion grounds include breaches of environmental, social and employment laws. It may be relevant to the contract to highlight particular breaches, for example, in respect of health and safety, employment, and equality legislation. It is mandatory that the relevant exclusion grounds statement/s from the standardised statement document is included in the contract notice. More information about specific exclusion grounds can be provided at additional information in the contract notice to clarify what bidders should consider when responding. For example:

  • Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. This includes an employer’s obligations under National Minimum Wage Act 1998 and the Equality Act 2010.
  • Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.
  • Bidders will be required to adhere to, and fulfil all obligations relevant under the Equality Act 2010, and The Equality Act 2010 (Gender Pay Gap Information) Regulations 2017.
  • Please also confirm that you comply with the International Labour Organisation’s (ILO) eight Fundamental Conventions, including, in particular, the following conventions:

· ILO Convention 87, on Freedom of Association and the Protection of the Right to Organise

· ILO Convention 98, on the Right to Organise and Collective Bargaining

· ILO Convention 111, on Discrimination (Employment and Occupation)

· ILO Convention 100, on Equal Remuneration

 

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