Working for the Council
What will be expected of you when working for the Council
There are procedures in place for
monitoring the performance of all firms carrying out contracts for
Dover District Council. You will be monitored to assess your
compliance with pre-defined performance criteria.
Your firm must be capable of delivering the requirements of the
contract. You should be aware that these are strictly applied,
especially with regard to general performance and quality.
Dover District Council is continuously striving to improve its
own performance and it expects firms working for it to do the same.
The Council will look seriously at the position of any firm that
fails to perform to the levels required.
You will be asked to comment on any adverse performance that is
reported but you should be aware that serious instances of poor
performance could lead to your suspension or deletion from the
approved list. The Council is not responsible for the consequences
this may have on a firm's business.
Examples of adverse performance would include areas such as
- Poor quality of workmanship
- Poor site supervision
- Poor adherence to work programme
- Poor control of sub-contractors
- Poor health and safety practices
- Missed deadlines
- Poor environmental performance
- Poor employee relations
Variations to the contract may be needed from time to time. We
will always request variations in writing, except in an emergency
where instructions may be made orally but will be confirmed in
writing.
General performance of a contract is monitored and recorded for
future reference. The contracting officer then keeps this data.
Dover District Council will also seek to ensure that all
emplyees appointed to work with children and young people, or
likely to come into contact with them, are suitable through our
recruitment and selection process, training, and working practices
and procedures.
Contractors and organisations involved in the direct provision
of services to children or whose services bring them into contact
with children will be expected to have a Child Protection Policy
that is current and regularly reviewed (at least every 2 years with
documentation to support this). Dover District Council reserves the
right to inspect this Policy where appropriate.
At the same time, we will work to ensure that our employees are
protected from the risk of malicious or unfounded allegations of
abuse of childres or young people.
Contact Procurement
Tel: 01304 872335
E-mail: procurement@dover.gov.uk
