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Subcontractor Pre-Qualification Questionnaire

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Contents

Section Page

Financial Pre-Qualification Questionnaire

1 Statutory Information 32 Payment Details 33 Insurances 34 Construction Industry Scheme Details 45 Financial Information 46 Professional and Business Standing 57 Status Assessment 6

Operational Pre-Qualification Questionnaire

1 Subcontractor Details 92 Health and Safety 123 Environment 204 Quality 225 Equality and Diversity 236 Customer Care 267 Working with Gas 278 Electrical Installation Works 289 Declaration 29

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Financial Pre-Qualification Questionnaire

Section 1 Statutory Information

1. Trading name:2. If incorporated, company name:

Company registration number:3. Office address:

4. Contact name:

5. Telephone No.: Mobile No.:6. VAT number if registered:7. Labour only: Supply and fix:

Section 2 Payment Details

Bank Details:

Name:

Sort code:

Account number:

Section 3 Insurances

The minimum insurance requirements for sub-contractors working for Stockport Homes Limited / Repair 1st / Three Sixty SHG LTD are as follows:

Cover Limit of Indemnity CommentEmployers Liability GBP 10,000,000 Limit to apply to each and every loss.Public/Products Liability GBP 5,000,000 Limit to apply to each and every loss.Professional Indemnity GBP 5,000,000 This cover is required if the contract

awarded to you is for design and install or provision of design only service.

Contractors All Risks Contract value + value of free issue materials

The limit must be equivalent to the maximum contract value you may be awarded, including allowance for any free issue materials provided to you.

If your insurance covers meet these requirements please arrange for your insurer or insurance broker to complete and return the attached questionnaire appendix 1 and ensure copies of the certificates are attached.

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Section 4 Construction Industry Scheme Details

1. Enter UTR number

Enter National Insurance number (Sole traders)

Enter National Insurance number (Partnerships)

Enter Company Number (registered companies only)

2. Are you registered with the CIS scheme? Yes NoEnter the exact name under which you are registered

3. If you are not registered with the CIS scheme, please enter a brief description of services carried out and your reasons for believing this grants you exempt status:

Section 5 Financial Information

1 What was your turnover in the last two years (if this applies)?

2 Has your organisation met the terms of its banking facilities and loan agreements (if any) during the past year?

Yes/No

If “No” what were the reasons, and what has been done to put things right?

3 Has your organisation met all its obligations to pay its creditors and staff during the past year?

Yes/No

If “No” please explain why not:4 If asked, would you be able to provide

at least one of the following?A copy of your most recent audited accounts (for the last two years if this applies).A statement of your turnover, profit & loss account and cash flow for the most recent year of trading.A statement of your cash flow forecast for the current year and a bank letter outlining the current cash and credit position.

5 Has your organisation had qualified accounts in the last three years?

Yes/No

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Section 6 Professional and Business Standing

Do any of the following apply to your organisation, or to (any of) the

director(s) / partners / proprietor(s)? If yes, please provide further details

Is in a state of bankruptcy, insolvency, compulsory winding up, receivership, composition with creditors, or subject to relevant proceedings?

Yes / No

Has been convicted of a criminal offence related to business or professional conduct?

Yes / No

Has committed an act of grave misconduct in the course of business?

Yes/No

Has not fulfilled obligations related to payment of social security contributions?

Yes / No

Has not fulfilled obligations related to payment of taxes?

Yes / No

Is guilty of serious misrepresentation in supplying information?

Yes / No

Is not in possession of relevant licences or membership of an appropriate organisation where required by law?

Yes / No

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Section 7 Status Assessment

Sub-contractor name: Issuing Office:

These questions are to enable us to ascertain whether you are to be used as a bona fide subcontractor of Stockport Homes Limited / Repair 1st / Three Sixty and its subsidiaries (‘SHL’). It is the terms, conditions and facts of the engagement that determines whether a subcontractor is employed or self-employed – the fact that a subcontractor is registered with HMRC for the Construction Industry Scheme is not relevant in determining status.

It is the policy of SHL to regularly review the employment status of its subcontractors to ensure that the terms, conditions and facts of the engagement have not materially changed as to impact upon their self-employed status.

Yes NoI understand/accept that any remedial work must be at my own cost? No additional charge will be accepted for either labour or materials relating to completion of remedial works.I understand/accept that I must provide my own tools for the job, however, if large tools are needed they may be hired from the Company at a cost?I understand/accept that I am not entitled to receive any benefits of employment normally enjoyed by SHL employees?I understand that rates of pay per task/job must be agreed before the commencement of any works.I understand/accept that the quality of workmanship must be high and I understand that I am responsible for eventual quality of completed works.I understand/accept that SHL are not obliged to offer me work, and I am not obliged to accept work from SHL?I understand/accept that I risk losing money in doing the job?I understand/accept that if I send a substitute for myself, that they must be adequately qualified?I understand/accept that I will be responsible for my own transport arrangements to and from site?I understand/accept that I will be responsible to the taxation authorities for all taxation arising from the work carried out for the company?I understand/accept that payments for completed work will only be made if correct documentation in accordance with the Inland Revenue Construction Industry Scheme is received and approved by us?I have read and understand the above conditions

Signature of Subcontractor: Name:

For and on behalf of: Date:

Finance use only:

The terms, condition and facts of the engagement support the classification of self-employed – all payments will be made under the CIS scheme.

Signature (Finance) Name:

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Appendix 1: Subcontractors Insurance Questionnaire

(This form must be completed by the Insurer or Broker)

Insured:Address:Description of the ‘Works’ / Nature of ContractBusiness Description under the policies:

Employers Liability

Public/Products Liability

Contractors All Risk

Professional Indemnity

Insurer Name & AddressPolicy Number :Expiry Date:Limit – Any one occurrence: (min £10m) (min £5m) (min £5m)

Limit – In the aggregate:Are the limits reduced for any specific risks? Yes/No Yes/No Yes/No Yes/NoIf Yes, please provide details:Excesses:Does Cover Include?Indemnity to Principals

Yes/No Yes/No Yes/No Yes/NoContractual Liability

Yes/No Yes/No Yes/NoEfficacy Yes/No Yes/NoFree issue materials provided to you Yes/NoDesign Risk at DE3 or wider

Yes/NoCollateral Warranties

Yes/NoDo restrictions apply relating to?(if yes, please provide separate details and limits that apply)Work at Height Yes/No Yes/No Yes/NoWork at Depth Yes/No Yes/No Yes/NoHeat Work (please provide a copy of any Heat Warranty that applies

Yes/No Yes/No Yes/No

Underground Services Yes/No Yes/No Yes/NoHazardous Activities Yes/No Yes/No Yes/NoAsbestos Yes/No Yes/No Yes/NoPile Driving/Underpinning Yes/No Yes/No Yes/NoRemoval or weakening of supports, collapse, subsidence or vibration

Yes/No

Continued overleaf

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Appendix 1 (continued): Subcontractors Insurance Questionnaire

(This form must be completed by the Insurer or Broker)

Policy Excesses: Unless otherwise stated in the contract the Subcontractor remains entirely responsible for meeting the costs of any policy excess applying to their relevant insurance policies/policy covers.

We confirm that all information is accurate at the time of completion and that the current policy premium has been paid to the insurers concerned.

Signed: Dated:Name: Position:Company Name and Address:

Company Stamp:

Please provide any additional details

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Operational Pre-Qualification Questionnaire

It is a Stockport Homes Limited aspiration to work in partnership with our authorised contractors. We therefore review all potential contractor organisations Safety, Health and Environmental documentation to ensure that it is compliant with current legislation. This ensures that Stockport Homes Limited uses only competent organisations that can deliver a quality service in a safe environment and manner with minimal risks to the health of themselves and others that may be affected by their acts and omissions. All of our contractor organisations will be adequately resourced to undertake this contractual work.

All contractor organisations are requested to complete this document as directed.

Is your organisation registered with CHAS, Constructionline or similar?

Yes No

Please provide relevant certification. Yes NoWhat is your CHAS/Constructionline expiry date?

Section 1 – Subcontractor Details

Stockport Homes Limited (SHL) requires a high standard of Health, Safety and Environmental compliance with statutory Health, Safety and Environmental duties on all contracts.

The award of contracts by Stockport Homes Limited is therefore determined not only on grounds of price and technical ability, but also past safety record and present ability to execute work safely and without risks to health.

In order for us to make the necessary evaluation (or update previous evaluations) you are requested to complete the following document.

1.1 Nature of business: Please provide a detailed description of the range and type of work / services that you can provide and for which you wish to be considered.Please note: That if successful in obtaining a contract with SHL, then you will be restricted to only those tasks that are described below.

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1.2 Are you a member of any of the followingProfessional organisations? If so, please indicate which and provide photocopied evidence and any registration numbers:

Gas Safe NICEICECA HVCANACOSS BAFENASC CIPHE

If you are a member of any other professional organisation that is not listed above, please provide details and attach certificates

1.3 REFERENCES

Please provide details of three recent contracts that are relevant to the Stockport Home’s requirement. Where possible at least one should be from the Public Sector. If you cannot provide three references, please explain why.

Reference 1 Reference 2 Reference 3

1.3.1 CustomerOrganisation(name):

1.3.2

1.3.3

1.3.4

Customer contact name

Customer direct phonenumber:

Customer email address:

1.3.5

1.3.6

Date contractawarded:

Duration of contract:

1.3.7 Contractreference andbrief description:

1.3.8 Value of contract:1.3.9 Have you had any contracts terminated for poor

performance in the last three years, or any contracts where damages have been claimed by the contracting authority?

Yes / No

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1.4 Total number of employees with your organisation?

1.5 Total number of employees that will be allocated to the SHL contract from your organisation?

1.6 Will you be subcontracting any aspect on works undertaken for Stockport Homes Ltd?

1.7 If so, what percentage will you be subcontracting?

1.8 Supply a diagram of your organisational structure including your Health and Safety structure.Copies attachedYes No

If required draw a diagram of your management structure in this area of the form if applicable:

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Section 2 Health and Safety

This section contains specific questions on your organisations H&S management system. You are to describe certain H&S issues and submit documentation to show this compliance.

NOTE: Stockport Homes Limited, potential contractors MUST supply a written H&S policy and associated documents prior to the organisation being approved as an authorised contractor.

2.1 Name of person directly responsible for Health and Safety within your organisation? Please attach copies of relevant certificates / CV.If your organisation does not hold any formal qualifications in Health & Safety please describe the method adopted to manage Health & Safety.

Copies attachedYes No

2.2 Please provide a signed copy of your current Health and Safety Policy document.Copies attachedYes No

2.3 Describe arrangements you have in force to carry out Risk Assessments in accordance with the Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations? Please provide actual copies of recent risk assessment(s) that are relevant to the work your organisation will be undertaking for SHL / Repair 1st

Copies attachedYes No

2.4 Have you produced any written Method Statements / Safe Systems of Work, describe the procedure for the issue to employees. Please provide actual copies of recent method statement(s) that are relevant to the work your organisation will be undertaking for SHL / Repair 1st.

Copies attachedYes No

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2.5 Describe your arrangements to carry out COSHH Assessments under the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health? Please provide copies for the substance you use if applicable.

Copies attachedYes No

2.6 Describe your arrangements your organisation has to control Manual Handling activities in accordance with The Manual Handling Operations Regulations? Provide sample copies of any relevant Manual Handling Risk Assessment.

Copies attachedYes No

2.7 What procedure do you use to control exposure of noise to your employees under the Controlling of Noise at Work Regulations? Please provide any Noise Assessments completed for your processes if applicable.

Copies attachedYes No

2.8 What procedure do you use to control exposure of vibration to your employees under the Control of Vibration at Work Regulations? Please provide any Vibration Assessments completed for you processes if applicable.

Copies attachedYes No

2.9 Is your organisation fully aware of its responsibilities under the CDM regulations? Describe how your organisation achieves this if applicable.

Copies attachedYes No

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2.10 Do your employees receive induction and safety training before actually undertaking any task? Please describe your processes for this and provide any documentation that supports your claim i.e. copies of induction record / methods of recording tool box talks.

Copies attachedYes No

2.11 Detail the relevant training and qualifications of employees that will undertake the work on SHL/Repair 1st sites? Please provide copies of training certificates for formal qualifications i.e. Pasma / IPAF / CISRS / CSCS.

Copies attachedYes No

2.12 How is Health and Safety information passed on to your employees? Please provide a selection of examples.

Copies attachedYes No

2.13 Describe how your organisation provides first aid cover for your employees while on site? What facilities do they have available? And the action taken in the event of an emergency?

Copies attachedYes No

2.14 Please provide information on your incident statistics for the past three years?Year Year Current Year

Reportable Accidents RIDDOR:

Minor Accidents:

Dangerous Occurrences from activities under your control:

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If your organisation has had any reportable accidents within the last 3 years please provide numbers in the category of these accidents?A fatality? A major injury or condition?An injury to an employee or self-employed person which prevented them in doing their normal work for more than 3 days?

An injury to a member of the public which meant they had to be taken from the scene of the accident to a hospital for treatment?

Did the injured person become unconscious?

Did the injured person need resuscitation?

Did the injured person remain in hospital for more than 24 hours?

None of the above.

Indicate with numbers in the relevant box(s) the best description of what caused the reportable accident(s)Contact with moving machinery or material being machined.

Hit by a moving, flying or falling object.

Hit by a moving vehicle. Hit something fixed or stationery.

Injured while handling, lifting or carrying. Slipped, tripped or fell on the same level.

Fell from a height. Trapped by something collapsing.

Drowned or asphyxiated. Exposure to, or in contact with, a harmful substance.

Exposed to fire. Exposed to an explosion.

Contact with electricity or an electrical discharge.

Injured by an animal.

Physically assaulted by a person. Another kind of accident.

2.15 Describe your system for investigating and reporting accidents and dangerous occurrences? Please attach a copy of your Accident procedure if applicable.

Copies attachedYes No

2.16 Has your organisation been served any type of HSE Improvement or Prohibition notice in the past five years? Please provide details and what corrective actions were taken to prevent reoccurrence.

Improvement Notice

Prohibition Notice

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2.17 Has your organisation or any individual been prosecuted for any breaches in Health and Safety legislation within the past five years? Please provide details.

2.18 Describe how your organisation arranges Welfare facilities for your employees on site?

2.19 If applicable, what system do you have in place for the Health Surveillance of your employees?

2.20 Do you or will you employ the services of any young persons (Aged between Minimum School Leaving Age to 18) or work experience students on the SHL/Repair 1 st contract? How do you control their welfare and risk levels to specific tasks? Please describe and submit a copy of your young person’s Risk Assessment if applicable.

Copies attachedYes No

2.21 Describe how you issue Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to your employees? And how do you ensure that the PPE is of a suitable and sufficient standard / quality to protect your employees from the hazard? What information do you supply to employees on PPE use / fitting / storage / cleanliness?

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2.22 Describe how your organisation controls the use of any work equipment (Both Electrical and Mechanical) owned by yourself with respect to maintenance (PAT) / operator competency / is it suitable for the task? If equipment or plant is hired, describe what your organisation undertakes on receipt of this equipment? Supply any support documentation if applicable.

Copies attachedYes No

2.23 Describe what procedure you use to control the risk from falls from height, to your employees thus complying with the Work at Height Regulations?

Ladders / Steps / Hop ups

Scaffold / Towers

When wearing PPE harnesses

2.24 Due to the high possibility of being contracted into an environment where asbestos containing materials are present and managed, what is your procedure to ensure that none of your employees accidentally release fibres into the air and are exposed to asbestos fibres?

Note: All contractors that are working for SHL/Repair 1st are to have been trained to the required standard of asbestos awareness. Evidence of this is to be submitted with the application. Please insert a selection of training certificates showing that this has been completed.

Copies attachedYes No

2.25 Will you employ any sub-contractors for this contract?Note: Prior to taking on any sub-contractors your organisation must obtain written approval from SHL/Repair 1st in accordance with SHL terms and conditions.

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2.26 If applicable what arrangements do you have in place for the monitoring and controlling of these people with respect to health and safety and competence?

Contractor to insert any relevant additional comments:

2.27 Describe how your organisation undertakes both proactive and reactive H&S monitoring? (please include actual examples of both)

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2.28 What arrangements do you have in place for managing and controlling the risk of Legionella?

Note: All contractors who are employed to work for SHL/Repair 1 who may carry out system and/or pipework alterations or renewals to hot and cold water systems must have been trained and be familiar with legionella risk management and in particular the Approved Code of Practice (L8). Evidence of this is to be submitted with the application. Please insert a selection of training certificates showing that this has been completed. This includes general building alterations (kitchen and bathrooms, etc).

Also specific Risk Assessments and Method Statements relating to legionella control must be provided.

3

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Section 3 Environment

SHL /Repair 1st operate an Environmental Management System (EMS) accredited to the ISO14001 standard. The SHL Environmental Policy outlines the company’s commitment to minimise the impact of its actions on the environment and encourages suppliers and contractors to be pro-active towards environmental issues

3.1 Do you have an Environmental Management System (EMS) accredited to ISO 14001 or EMAS standard? Please provide copies of accreditation and the name of the Environmental Management Representative within your organisation.

Copies attachedYes No

If the answer to section 3.1 is Yes, go straight to section 4.If the answer to section 3.1 is No, please complete all sections.

3.2 Does your organisation have a documented Environmental Policy? Please attach the whole document. If No, briefly describe below the process you operate.

Copies attachedYes No

3.3 If you carry waste material do you have a waste carriers licence to carry this type of product? Please supply a copy of your organisation’s licence.

Copies attachedYes No

3.4 Do you implement the waste hierarchy to control and manage waste produced on site? E.g. Reduce/ Reuse/Recycle? Please state if waste is segregated for recycling. Also if pre or post segregation is in operation?

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3.5 Have you considered how your organisation’s activities/products/services, impact on the environment? Please provide a description of good practice within your organisation, e.g. targets to reduce energy consumption/methods of dust suppression etc.

Copies attachedYes No

3.6 Have your employees received any Environmental Awareness training? Please provide copies of any evidence of this. If No, briefly describe how the organisation equips staff to manage environmental issues.

Copies attachedYes No

3.7 Has your organisation ever been investigated or prosecuted by the Environmental Agency?

Yes No If yes, please provide details.

3.8 Does your organisation have a waste carriers licence?

Yes No If yes, please provide a copy of the certificate.

Certificate number:

Expiry date:

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Section 4 Quality

SHL/Repair 1st requires a high standard of Health, Safety and Environmental compliance with statutory Health, Safety and Environmental duties and exceptional quality workmanship on all contracts.

4.1 Does your company hold formal approval to a nationally recognised third party quality assurance scheme such as ISO 9001? Please provide copies of accreditation and the name of the person responsible for Quality within your organisation.

Copies attachedYes No

If the answer to section 4.1 is Yes, go straight to section 5.If the answer to section 4.1 is No, please complete all sections.

4.2 Does your company intend to implement ISO 9001 or any other recognised scheme?Copies attachedYes No

If Yes, please state:

Anticipated Registration Date:

Scope of Registration:

4.3 Does your company have a documented procedure for Inspection / Assessing the Quality of the Work that you conduct? If Yes, please provide a copy. If No, briefly describe below the process you operate.

Copies attachedYes No

4.4 Does your company have a documented procedure for handling Customer Complaints? If Yes, please provide a copy. If No, briefly describe below the process that you operate.

Copies attachedYes No

4.5 Does your company have a documented procedure for ensuring personnel are competent to perform the work? If Yes, please provide a copy. If No, briefly describe below how you demonstrate competency has been achieved.

Copies attachedYes No

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4.6 Does your company have a calibration system for inspection and test equipment traceable to national standards? If Yes, please provide a sample copy.

Copies attachedYes No

4.7 If requested, do you undertake to provide a Certificate of Conformance / Handover Certificate or similar, in respect to the materials and/or services provided?

Section 5 Equality & Diversity

SHL/Repair 1st believes that diversity enriches performance and service delivery, the communities where we live and work, and the lives of employees and subcontractors. As the workforce evolves to reflect the growing diversity of the community and the national marketplace, our efforts to understand, value, and incorporate differences become increasingly important.

The Company endeavours to create a supportive working environment based on mutual respect and trust to assist employees and subcontractors to reach their full potential, regardless of race nationality, ethnic or national origins, marital status, disability, gender, religion or belief, sexual orientation, age or for any other reason.

5.1 SHL/Repair 1st has a policy and practice to ensure that there is no discrimination on any grounds. Please describe how you will ensure best practice is followed?

5.2 Do you comply with the Sex Discrimination Act 1975 and the Equal Pay Act 1970?

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5.3 Do you undertake to comply with the Disability Discrimination Act 1995?

5.4 It is SHL/Repair 1st policy, as an employer to ensure all contractors comply with statutory obligations of the Race Relations Act 1976. Do you agree to comply with the Act and accordingly not treat one group of people less favourably than others because of their colour, race nationality or ethnic origin?

5.5 Please enclose a copy of your Equality and Diversity Policy.Copies attachedYes No

5.6 What training do you provide to ensure that employees are aware of their responsibilities with regards to equality and diversity?

5.7 SHL/Repair 1st has an Age Positive approach to recruitment, development and retention of its employees. Please provide an age breakdown of your employees.

5.8 In the last three years, have any findings of unlawful discrimination been made against you or your organisation by the Employment Tribunal, the Employment Appeal Tribunal or any other court or in comparable proceedings in any other jurisdiction?If yes, please give details below

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5.9 In the last three years, has any contract with you or your organisation been terminated on grounds of your failure to comply with:

Legislation prohibiting discrimination? Contract conditions relating to equality?

If yes, please give details below

5.10 In the last three years, have you or your organisation been the subject of formal investigations by the Commission for Racial Equality, the Disability Rights Commission, the Equal Opportunities Commission or a comparable body, on grounds of alleged unlawful discrimination? If yes, please give details below.

5.11 It may be a requirement of this contract to ensure that everyone working on the contract has had a CRB check. Do you carry out CRB checks on your employees?

Copies attachedYes No

5.12 Describe how you would respond to a disclosure being made about an employee of yours? Have you attached your CRB Policy?

Copies attachedYes No

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Section 6 Customer Care

6.1 Does your company have a customer care policy? If Yes, please provide a copy. If No, please describe how your organisation deals with this subject.

Copies attachedYes No

6.2 Does your organisation undertake any customer care training? Briefly describe the syllabus of this?

6.3 Do your operational operatives wear uniform and have identification?

6.4 How does your organisation monitor customer satisfaction?

6.5 Has your organisation received any customer service awards?

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Section 7 Working with Gas

(You only need to complete this section if you will be working with Gas)

All sub-contractors who are employed for gas work must be certified members of GAS SAFE in their own name; GAS SAFE registration must be on an individual basis (not under our company’s registration). Please enclose a copy of your registration certificate (and any of your operative’s registrations) Approved Code of Practice (ACOP) qualifications, unless you have Accredited Certification Scheme (ACS) qualifications. Without these qualifications you WILL NOT be authorised to carry out gas works on behalf of SHL or Repair 1st.

Every person within your organisation who will be providing gas servicing to SHL/Repair 1 st must complete section 6 of this document and submit. (You may copy this as many times as necessary), or provide your organisation skills matrix.

Name:

GAS SAFE Registration Number:

Expiry Date:

ACS Elements Passed (tick boxes if passed)

Domestic NG LPG NG LPGEssential Gas Safety – Domestic (CORE)Gas Cookers and RangesGas Fires and Space HeatersWater HeatersGas Heating Boilers <60kwDucted Air Heaters <60kwTumble DryersLeisure Equipment LPG/Natural GasMetersPipe WorkCaravans, Boats, LPGVessel/Underground Pipework

On Domestic NG LPGEssential Gas Safety – Non-Domestic (Core)Pipework CommissioningCateringLaundryAir HeatingWater/Central HeatingMetersAppliances/Plant

If you have not undertaken training, please tick here

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Others NG LPGChangeover Element Domestic to Non-Domestic

Bid Regs Self Certification Scheme (wef: 1 Apr 05)

YES NO

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If you have undertaken training, please forward, with this form, a copy of your GAS SAFE Registration Card.

Signed: Date:Section 8 Electrical Installation Works

(You only need to complete this section if you will be working as an Electrical Contractor)

All electricians who are employed for electrical work(s) must hold the relevant qualifications prior to start of the contract and will hold C&G 2382 (the Requirements for Electrical Installations BS7671: 2008 (the 17th))

If undertaking inspection and testing of electrical installations, the employee must hold a City & Guilds 2391.

For all electricians please complete this form and enclose a copy of the relevant certificates. Without these qualifications you WILL NOT be authorised to carry out electrical work on behalf of SHL / Repair 1st.

Name Qualification Date of Qualification

Certificate Attached

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Section 9 Declaration

Contractor Organisation Declaration

I/We certify that the information supplied is accurate to the best of my /our knowledge and that I/we accept conditions and undertakings requested in the questionnaire. I/We understand that information subsequently found to be false can result in exclusion from SHL/Repair 1 st approved list and termination of any contracts in place.

Signed:

Name:

Position:

Date:

Contractor Use Only Additional Comments / Concerns

SHL/Repair 1st – Procurement Department Use Only:

All data submitted by the contractor organisation must be initially assessed by the procurement department to ensure that all attached documentation is available and evaluated in accordance with SHL/Repair 1st policy.

Signed:

Name:

Position:

Date:

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