MAINTENANCE

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1.INTRODUCTION AND BACKGROUND1.1Career Choices Dewis Gyrfa Ltd (CCDG) is a wholly owned subsidiary of the Welsh Government which was formed on 1 April 2013. Trading as Gyrfa Cymru Careers Wales, we provide the all age independent and impartial careers information, advice and guidance service for Wales.We deliver a remit set by the Minister for Education and Skills and support the Welsh Government’s strategic objectives as identified in the Programme for Government and related Welsh Government policies, such as the Youth Engagement and Progression Framework (YEPF). The overall focus for our service is to help people make effective decisions and become independent in managing their careers. This includes making realistic career decisions and plans, and ensuring successful progression and positive outcomes for individuals, who we support to gain appropriate training, further learning or employment. Our work helps to develop the nation’s skills base and to support the effectiveness of expenditure on education and training, thereby contributing to the economic and social well-being of Wales.2.Tender DetailWe have divided our offices into three areas:Area 1 - 11 officesABERTILLERYNEWPORTCWMBRANBARRYBLACKWOODCAERPHILLYMERTHYRCARDIFF – Charles St & LlanishenABERGAVENNYEBBW VALEArea 2 – 10 officesCROSS HANDSCARMARTHENLLANELLIABERYSTWYTHNEATHHAVERFORDWESTPEMBROKE DOCKABERDARESWANSEABRIDGENDArea 3 – 7 officesHOLYHEADLLANDUDNORHYLNEWTOWNBANGORPORTHMADOGWREXHAM2.1. We are intending to appoint a single contractor for each of the areas for a period of two years with a possible one year extension. You should indicate in your tender which area or areas you are tendering for. You can apply for more than one area.They successful tenderers will be appointed as “Maintenance Contractors” to undertake such work in the area as instructed by the “property team” or the professional consultants acting on behalf of Careers Wales. This work would be carried out on a “day work basis” as the information within this agreement for which competitive rates are to be submitted.All invoices submitted to Careers Wales shall clearly state the type of contractor undertaking the work, their hourly rate as agreed within the tender submission and time at the property. All materials should be itemised separately with the original cost price stated and agreed mark up. All general administrative services are to be included within the rates. Careers Wales reserves the right to request evidenced proof by means of actual supplier invoices that have been marked up.The expenditure in each area will vary based on the works required. The projected expenditure for all three areas over the term of the agreement is not expected to exceed £175,000..2.2It is intended that the appointed contractors will provide their own employees also specialist subcontractors such as plumbers and electricians, who will be required to be registered/certified for their service, together with adequate management and supervision2.3Where further specialist services are required, the appointed contractor will be responsible for their engagement, i.e. scaffolding; asbestos; structural steelwork; timber infestation; damp proofing and such works for which invoices will be required and a “mark up” on such costs submitted within this tender to cover overheads etc.2.4It will be necessary to ensure that insurance is in place as follows:Public Liability Insurance _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ £5,000,000Employer Liability Insurance _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ £5,000,000This condition also applies to any sub-contractors engaged.