Check what information you might need to provide if you apply for a contract with us.
If you apply for a contract with us you'll most likely be asked to provide the information on this page. You’ll also need to apply to join our approved list of contractors for most construction contracts.
We will need references from at least 3 organisations you’ve carried out similar work for.
Where appropriate, we may also ask for evidence of relevant qualifications (for example, CORGI, NICEIC, RICS etc).
Audited accounts for the past 3 years, where the most recent is less than 10 months old.
For companies with a turnover below £250,000 and therefore not required to have audited accounts, we'll usually require both of the following:
You must have:
Professional indemnity insurance is only needed where appropriate. If it is, a minimum of £250,000 is generally expected, but may rise depending on the nature of the contract and its risk assessment.
If you don't hold this much insurance, do not buy it unless told you've been officially awarded a contract from us. We do not reimburse contractors or suppliers for this expense.
You must hold a recognised quality management accreditation, such as ISO9001:2000, or give evidence that your systems and procedures:
We're committed to preventing discrimination on the basis of
against our employees and the people they serve.
We expect our contractors and suppliers to show similar commitment.
We're committed to improving our own environmental and sustainable performance through the use of best available materials, best practice and new technologies. We expect our contractors and suppliers to show similar levels of care and commitment.
Southwark is a Fairtrade borough.
We expect our contractors and suppliers to take steps to prevent modern slavery.
Contractors working with the council must meet the requirements of The Mayor’s Good Work Standard’s foundation level for contracts over £100,000 in value.
We encourage contractors to sign up to Unison’s End Violence at Work Charter.