[Name of organisation] recognises that the procurement process can be complex and time consuming and that meaningful involvement in the process by trade union representatives brings a significant additional workload. Therefore, the trade unions will be granted appropriate additional facility time to fulfil these duties. Service review and options appraisal [Name of organisation] will inform the trade unions of any proposed service reviews and fully consult with them throughout the process over the terms of the review and the conclusions drawn from the review. If the service review leads to the conclusion that an options appraisal is required, the trade unions will be consulted over the terms of the appraisal and the conclusions drawn from the appraisal. Recognising that the founding directive of the UK’s procurement regulations specifically states that there is no obligation on public authorities to contract out services, the options appraisal will include due consideration of addressing any concerns with existing service delivery through: A properly resourced in-house service improvement plan; Provision of services through appropriate other parts of [Name of organisation]’s operations or co-operation with other public sector bodies, in accordance with procurement regulation definitions for public sector exemption from the regulations. In assessing the various options, a comprehensive assessment of costs and benefits will be made that takes account of the impact on the organisation as a whole of fragmenting services to an external provider, rather than providing a narrow focus on the cost of one part of the service. Advertising and award of contracts [Name of organisation] will consult the trade unions on the drafting of any prior information notice, contract notice or selection questionnaire before publication. Selection shall include a consideration of the bidders’ performance in terms of fair work practices, defined as: A fair and pay policy that includes a commitment to supporting the Living Wage, including, for example being a Living Wage Accredited Employer; Promoting equality of opportunity and developing a workforce which reflects the local community in terms of characteristics such as age, gender, religion or belief, race, sexual orientation and disability; Support for learning and development; Stability of employment and hours of work, thereby avoiding exploitative employment practices, such as inappropriate use of zero 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;
[Name of organisation] recognises that the procurement process can be complex and time consuming and that meaningful involvement in the process by trade union representatives brings a significant additional workload. Therefore, the trade unions will be granted appropriate additional facility time to fulfil these duties. Service review and options appraisal [Name of organisation] will inform the trade unions of any proposed service reviews and fully consult with them throughout the process over the terms of the review and the conclusions drawn from the review. If the service review leads to the conclusion that an options appraisal is required, the trade unions will be consulted over the terms of the appraisal and the conclusions drawn from the appraisal. Recognising that the founding directive of the UK’s procurement regulations specifically states that there is no obligation on public authorities to contract out services, the options appraisal will include due consideration of addressing any concerns with existing service delivery through: A properly resourced in-house service improvement plan; Provision of services through appropriate other parts of [Name of organisation]’s operations or co-operation with other public sector bodies, in accordance with procurement regulation definitions for public sector exemption from the regulations. In assessing the various options, a comprehensive assessment of costs and benefits will be made that takes account of the impact on the organisation as a whole of fragmenting services to an external provider, rather than providing a narrow focus on the cost of one part of the service. Advertising and award of contracts [Name of organisation] will consult the trade unions on the drafting of any prior information notice, contract notice or selection questionnaire before publication. Selection shall include a consideration of the bidders’ performance in terms of fair work practices, defined as: A fair and pay policy that includes a commitment to supporting the Living Wage, including, for example being a Living Wage Accredited Employer; Promoting equality of opportunity and developing a workforce which reflects the local community in terms of characteristics such as age, gender, religion or belief, race, sexual orientation and disability; Support for learning and development; Stability of employment and hours of work, thereby avoiding exploitative employment practices, such as inappropriate use of zero 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;
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