Public procurement notice: Contract Notice
Published: 2016-02-12
Buyer: North Ayrshire Council
Country: UK
Region: East Ayrshire and North Ayrshire mainland
Contract type: Works
Procedure: Restricted procedure
CPV classification: 45200000: Building and civil engineering work | 45210000: Building construction work
Submission deadline: 2016-03-11
Award criteria: Lowest price

Technical requirements: NAC is seeking to appoint suitably qualified contractor to undertake the Construction of a new 1 800m
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Suppliers are advised to allow adequate time for uploading documents and to dispatch the electronic response well in advance of the closing time to avoid any last minute problems.
North Ayrshire Council is committed to maximising Community Benefits from its procurement activities. Under this procurement, the successful applicant, and its supply chain, are required to support the Councils social, economic and environmental objectives relating to participation in skills development, training, employment initiatives, education initiatives, community initiatives, supporting SMEs and third sector organisations. Accordingly, contract performance conditions may relate in particular to social, economic and environmental considerations and Community Benefits may be included as a contractual requirement.
The Public Sector in Scotland is committed to the delivery of high-quality public services, and recognises that this is critically dependent on a workforce that is well rewarded, well-motivated, well-led, has access to appropriate opportunities for training and skills development, are diverse and is engaged in decision making.
These factors are also important for workforce recruitment and retention, and thus continuity of service.
Public Bodies in Scotland are adopting fair work practices, which include a fair and equal pay policy that includes:
— A commitment to supporting the Living Wage, including, for example being a Living Wage Accredited Employer;
— Clear managerial responsibility to nurture talent and help individuals fulfil their potential, including for example, a strong commitment to Modern Apprenticeships and the development of Scotland's young workforce;
— Promoting equality of opportunity and developing a workforce which reflects the population of Scotland in terms of characteristics such as age, gender, religion or belief, race, sexual orientation and disability;
— Stability of employment and hours of work, and avoiding exploitative employment practices, including for example no inappropriate use of 0 hours contracts;
— Flexible working (including for example practices such as flexi-time and career breaks) and support for family friendly working and wider work-life balance;
— Support progressive workforce engagement, for example Trade Union recognition and representation where possible, otherwise alternative arrangements to give staff an effective voice.
In order to ensure the highest standards of service quality in this contract North Ayrshire Council expects contractors to take a similarly positive approach to fair work practices as part of a fair and equitable employment and reward package.

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