Framework Agreement for the Provision of Associate Trainers

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    "description": "Appendix A - Form of Tender Tenderers must complete Appendix A - Form of Tender. It is for information only and will not be scored but it is a mandatory requirement of this tender Appendix B - Freedom of Information If applicable, Tenderers must complete Appendix B - Freedom of Information. This information must only be submitted if applicable. It is for information only and will not be scored. Appendix D - Sustain Supply Chain Code of Conduct Tenderers must complete Appendix D - the Sustain Supply Chain Code of Conduct. It is for information only and will not be scored but is a requirement of this tender. Appendix F - GDPR Vendor Data Processor Assurance Assessment Form Tenderers must complete the Appendix F - GDPR Vendor Data Processor Assurance Assessment Form. It is for information only and will not be scored but is a requirement of this tender and will be included in the contractual terms. Appendix G - Declaration of Non-Involvement in Serious Organised Crime Tenderers must complete Appendix G - Declaration of Non-Involvement in Serious Organised Crime. It is for information only and will not be scored but is a requirement of this tender and will be included in the contractual terms Appendix H - Declaration of Non-Involvement in Human Trafficking & Labour Exploitation Tenderers must complete the Appendix H - Declaration of Non-Involvement in Human Trafficking & labour Exploitation. It is for information only and will not be scored but is a requirement of this tender and will be included in the contractual terms. Prompt Payment in the Supply Chain Tenderers must confirm in the Technical Questionnaire in PCS-Tender, that payment of sub-contractors engaged in this Framework Agreement at all stages (includes public body to Contractor, Contractor to Sub-Contractor and Sub-Contractor to Sub-Contractor) of the supply chain will be made within a maximum of 30 day payment terms and that this will be managed as part of this Framework Agreement. The Prompt Payment question is for information only and will not be scored but is a requirement of this tender. It is for information only and will not be scored but is a requirement of this tender. The value of the framework agreement stated in this notice is indicative, over the potential 4 year period and may vary up or down. A Prior Information Notice for this Framework Agreement was published previously - Reference JUN532929. APUC Ltd is administering this tender on behalf of Dumfries and Galloway College. The buyer is using PCS-Tender to conduct this ITT exercise. The Project code is 30061. For more information see: http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343 A sub-contract clause has been included in this contract. For more information see: http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2363 (SC Ref:809217)",
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