8 Standard conditions of tender
This Code will apply to all contracts for the supply of textile, clothing, footwear and related goods and components to government agencies and other signatories.
Advertisements calling for tenders should prominently display the following:
"Tenderers must comply with the Queensland Government Code of Practice on Employment Obligations for Textile Clothing and Foot wear Suppliers, and must provide evidence of compliance in the twelve months prior to the tender being lodged with applicable awards and statutory obligations relating to employees and outworkers when lodging a tender. Unless the information is provided, in the form of a statutory declaration, a tender will not be considered."
A notification for inclusion in all documents requesting tenders has been prepared.
The notification should be similar to the following:
"All tenderers must comply with the Queensland Government Code of Practice on Employment and Outwork Obligations for Textile Clothing and Foot wear Suppliers.
Lodgement of a tender will be evidence of the tenderer’s agreement to comply with the Code and of their agreement to pr July 26, 2005 nd access to all relevant records for the duration of any contract that may be awarded.
If any tenderer has failed to comply with the Code, their failure will be taken into account by the Client when considering this or any subsequent tender and may result in this or any subsequent tender being passed over."
When seeking further advice or clarification, government agencies and other signatories should first direct their enquiries to the Department of Employment Training and Industrial Relations.
Last updated July 26, 2005
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