Specialist Consultancy Support and Training Services Framework

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    "description": "Re: SPD Q3D.1, 3D.2 and 3D.3 Bidders should answer these questions on Environmental, social and labour law in relation to compliance with the regulations covering Scotland and the UK. Please note there are minimum requirements concerning Cyber Security for this contract, which will be evaluated on a pass/fail basis. Bidders will be required to complete an online Supplier Assurance Questionnaire using the Cyber Security Procurement Support Tool. A link to the CSPST can be found here: https://cyberassessment.gov.scot/ Bidders should use the link provided and enter the following unique Cyber Risk Assessment Reference Number provided for this purpose: RAR. It is a requirement upon all tenderers to complete the questionnaire on the CSPST site, and submit a downloadable SAQ report as part of the tenderer's submission prior to the submission deadline. Failure to do so may result in your tender being rejected. Important: Completing a CSPST questionnaire can require time and effort, depending on (i) the risk profile of a contract and (ii) how well suppliers understand their organisation's cyber resilience arrangements. It is vital that suppliers leave sufficient time to complete the CSPST questionnaire ahead of the submission deadline. Any information provided to the Authority will be treated in confidence except: (i) for any information required to be disclosed or otherwise provided by the Authority to any person in order to comply with the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 and any codes of practice applicable from time to time relating to access to public authorities' information. The Tenderer shall co-operate, facilitate, support and assist the Authority in the provision of this information. In the event the Authority is required to provide information to any person as a result of a request made to it under such Act and/or codes, the Authority shall adhere to the requirements of such Act and/or codes in disclosing information relating to this Agreement, the Project documents and the Contractor. (ii) that references may be sought from banks, existing or past clients, or other referees submitted by the tenderers; (iii) for the disclosure of such information with regard to the outcome of the procurement process as may be required to be published in the Supplement to the Official Journal of the European Union in accordance with EU directives or elsewhere in accordance with the requirements of UK government policy on the disclosure of information relating to government contracts. Community Benefits West Lothian Council is committed to maximising Community Benefits from its procurement activities. Under this procurement, the contractor, and its supply chain, will be required to support the authority's economic, social and environmental objectives relating to participation in skills development, training and employment initiatives and other value-added contributions. Accordingly, contract performance conditions may relate in particular to social, economic and environmental considerations. While the Community Benefits Information will in no way be scored/evaluated/taken into account beyond the requirement that it is included in the bidder's Tender Submission, if the Community Benefits Information contains any Community Benefits, these will be accepted by the Authority via the contract variation process and will be enforceable as part of the contract. Accordingly, where a contract is awarded to a bidder whose Tender Submission included Community Benefits, the bidder will be required to deliver those Community Benefits as part of the contract. The buyer is using PCS-Tender to conduct this ITT exercise. The Project code is 24095. For more information see: http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343 (SC Ref:731130)",
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