Conditions of participation
Economic Operators must demonstrate the following in order to be considered for this contract:
Legal and Financial Standing
Evidence of appropriate legal capacity to enter into a contract
Minimum annual turnover of £100,000 (or equivalent) in the most recent financial year
Satisfactory financial standing as evidenced by the most recent set of audited or management accounts
Professional indemnity insurance of not less than £1,000,000 per occurrence
Public liability insurance of not less than £5,000,000 per occurrence
Employer's liability insurance of not less than £10,000,000 per occurrence
Technical and Professional Ability
Demonstrated experience in the delivery of reactive pest control services within a residential or social housing environment
All operatives undertaking pest control activities must hold a minimum of RSPH Level 2 in Pest Management or equivalent recognised qualification
Membership of a recognised industry body such as the British Pest Control Association (BPCA) or National Pest Technicians Association (NPTA) is strongly encouraged
Evidence of satisfactory health and safety management arrangements, including a current Health and Safety Policy signed by a senior officer
Evidence of compliance with relevant environmental legislation in relation to the use, storage and disposal of pesticides and rodenticides
Data Protection
Demonstrated capability to process personal data in accordance with UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018, including the ability to enter into a Data Processing Agreement as required by Article 28 UK GDPR
All conditions of participation will be assessed on a Pass/Fail basis as part of Stage 2 of the evaluation process. Full details are set out in the Procurement Specific Questionnaire (within Schedule 4b) and Assessment Methodology (Schedule 2).