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hopeful  
#1 Posted : 14 January 2014 13:59:44(UTC)
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hopeful
Has anyone heard that the EU will not allow companies to insist that contractors are members/accredited to CHAS, Safecontractor or similar as this is against competition rules? We are just starting to complete our tender packs and were looking to include this requirement. Thanks in advance
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Frank Hallett  
#2 Posted : 14 January 2014 16:33:50(UTC)
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Frank Hallett
Myth? Where did you hear this; or is this the start of the rumour? Frank Hallett
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Alan Haynes  
#3 Posted : 14 January 2014 16:43:51(UTC)
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Alan Haynes
The logical question is;- "What qualifications would you accept from a Company based in the EU [for example Romania], since they would not be au fait with CHAS etc?" If you specify CHAS etc, you could well fall foul of EU legislation on open access for all EU companies - however, this may depend upon the value of the contract. Talk to your legal/Contracts departments
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peter gotch  
#4 Posted : 14 January 2014 17:32:57(UTC)
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peter gotch
Hopeful Assuming you are above OJEC procurement thresholds, you could well fall foul of competition law unless you specify SSIP (of which CHAS is but one member) "or equivalent" or words to that effect.
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