The following list of requirements will guide you through the information required when making an application, much of which is legislation.

Accounts

Applications should be accompanied by the company's published accounts for the last year, and should include the profit and loss sheet showing amongst other information turnover. Only published accounts in the name of the applicant will be accepted.

Tax Certification

Applicants will be asked to submit details of CIS (Construction Industry Scheme) certification.

Public Liability Insurance

This Council requires contractors to hold public liability insurance with an indemnity of £5million. Applications will need to be accompanied by proof of insurance (for example: a confirmation statement from your insurance brokers).

Health & Safety

The Council has a duty to ensure the health and safety of any Contract Employees undertaking work on its behalf, and also has a responsibility to ensure that their activities do not harm other people, such as members of the public, visitors or other contract workers.

To support an application, applicants will be asked to provide a copy of their Health and Safety Policy, which should include a signed/dated policy statement. Other information such as risk assessments, written procedures relating to the health and safety of employees, equipment maintenance/test records, accidents reported to the HSE, persons responsible for health and safety, qualified First-Aiders, statutory records etc is also required.

Although contractors with less than 5 staff are not required by law to have a written Health & Safety policy, this Council does however need written documentation of Health & Safety procedures to include details of procedures in case of emergency, reporting and recording accidents, First Aid provisions and appropriate protective clothing and equipment.

Race Relations Statement

Under Section 71 of the Local Government 1976 Act the Council has a duty to have regard to the need

a) to eliminate unlawful racial discrimination; and

b) to promote equality of opportunity and good relations between persons of different racial groups

Contractors will be required to complete a short questionnaire in this respect.

Details of the Race Relations Code of Practice for the Elimination of Discrimination can be obtained from:

Commission for Racial Equality

Head Office

St Dunstan's House

201-211 Borough High Street

London SE1 1GZ

Tel: 020 7939 0000

References

Applicants will be asked to supply details of appropriate works so that references can be sought. These should include the most recent completed contracts and incorporate local authority contacts where possible. A selection of 4 will be required for each category of work applied for.

Additional requirements:

NICEIC Registration: Contractors applying for inclusion on the Electrical Works list should be registered with the NICEIC (National Inspection Council for Electrical Inspection Contracting). For more information please visit the NICEIC website.

Part P Certification: Part P certification was added to the Building Regulations by the Building (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2004 and will come into affect (subject to transitional provisions) on 1 January 2005. Details of the approved schemes that contractors have joined will be recorded on the Select List database.

Contractors applying for inclusion on the Plumbing and Heating Works list should be Corgi registered. For more information on registration visit the Corgi website.

Contractors applying for Asbestos Works should have a license with the Health & Safety Executive. For more information please visit the HSE website.

ISO9901

It is not essential for a contractor to hold this certificate to gain inclusion on this Council's Select List, however details will be kept on file if available. If you would like more information, or an application form please Contact:

Belinda King

Environmental Services

Ashford Borough Council

Civic Centre

Tannery Lane

Ashford

Kent TN23 1PL

Direct Line: 01233 330297

Email