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The overall aim of this assessment is to ensure, as far as possible, that any potential Supplier will not have financial difficulties that endanger their ability to perform the Contract. If financial information cannot be gained from that source Historic Environment Scotland will request that you provide full audited accounts for the last full financial year. If Suppliers cannot provide any of the assurances as detailed above, and it is determined by HES that your financial strength is not adequate, then your company may not pass the financial evaluation. If you can provide the assurances as detailed above, HES may explore these options with you before determining whether your company can be taken forward in this procurement exercise. Bank details may also be sought to support the above.", "minimum": "Public Liability Insurance - 10 million Employers Liability Insurance - In accordance with any legal requirements for the time being in force." } ] }, "submissionTerms": { "languages": [ "en" ] }, "classification": { "id": "77314000", "scheme": "CPV" }, "hasRecurrence": true, "recurrence": { "description": "If all extensions are used up then the contract will be re-tendered in 2030." }, "legalBasis": { "id": "32014L0024", "scheme": "CELEX" } }, "language": "EN", "description": "Please note that HES cannot sign up to suppliers Terms and Conditions. If there any issues with the Terms and Conditions please highlight these in your tender response. NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Public Contracts Scotland Web Site at http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=823959. The buyer has indicated that it will accept electronic responses to this notice via the Postbox facility. A user guide is available at http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx. 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. Community benefits are included in this requirement. For more information see: https://www.gov.scot/policies/public-sector-procurement/community-benefits-in-procurement/ A summary of the expected community benefits has been provided as follows: Bidders are asked to put forward any commnuity benefits that they could bring to the contract. This could be in form of local apprenticeships or work placements. 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