Middlesex University

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St Mungo’s Housing Association

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If you have any queries please feel free to contact me on (01235) 832343.

Kind regards,

John Murphy

The project was originally scheduled to last for 16 weeks, but an extension was agreed with the client to include extra works requests. The scope of works included the installation of a gas boiler, a new kitchen and bathroom, and laminate oak flooring throughout the property.

Please head to http://www.sustainableroutes.co.uk/ if you are based in the South East of England, and would like to apply for an environmental grant of up to £1000. Businesses must have less than 250 employees, and a turnover of at least £75,000.

Kind regards,

John

This certification by the International Organisation for Standardisation (ISO) recognises that the company is determined to manage the ecological impact of its business through concrete measures and is subject to regular audits by CBC Management Consultants. The standard is ICE’s second ISO benchmark and complements the certification for quality management, ISO 9001: 2008.

The scope of the registration includes both maintenance and fire and flood-damaged property restoration, two of ICE’s key areas of expertise. Steve Simpkins, Managing Director of ICE, commented: “Our accreditation to ISO 14001 demonstrates our commitment to continually improving environmental performance throughout the company. The processes and systems now in place will provide a measurable reduction in the environmental impact of both ICE and our clients.”

Thank you for returning to my blog, and apologies for the two month absence.  It’s been a busy couple of months at ICE with the embedding a new Environmental Management System, and the submission of several bids and tenders subsequently delaying an update to this part of the website.

There is a current opportunity for design and work supervision, South Kensington that may be of interest to architects and surveyors. For more information please explore the contract notice listed below. The deadline for requests to participate is the 24th April:

http://www.mytenders.org/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR073467&catID=36

In addition to this, architectural services are required by Derby College. It is anticipated that the contract will be worth between £160k and £230k, with the deadline for participation set as the 5th April

http://www.mytenders.org/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR073412&catID=35

Thanks for reading, and I hope that these leads prove useful.

John

ICE will supply all trades, including electrical, painting and decorating, carpentry, roofing and construction projects over £5000. The services will be provided on a 24-hour reactive basis, in addition to planned maintenance and cyclical works.

Rory Bowers, Contracts Manager at ICE, commented: “The Framework Agreement presents an excellent opportunity to develop strong relationships with both the Council and Local Authorities in the surrounding regions. We are excited to start work within the Framework and look forward to adding value to the Council’s current maintenance requirements.”

I have found a company that is helping companies to become more environmentally friendly across the South East. Please head to http://www.sustainableroutes.co.uk to find out more information, but by registering your details and deciding on your own action plans, they can offer grants of up to £1000.

It is a route that we will definitely be pursuing to improve our performance and by working towards the ISO14001 standard we have identified several key areas that can improve ICE’s environmental impact.

Best of luck with the process,

John Murphy

1. Firstly the contractor must:

1.1 Ensure that hassle and disruption is minimised.

1.2 Offer updates on the latest project developments by making photos and diary notes available.

1.3 Maintain a clean and tidy site for the duration of the project.

1.4 Go the extra mile to deliver value for money.

2. All operatives must:

2.1 Have a full CRB check.

2.2 Wear a clearly identifiable uniform.

2.3 Carry a company identification card at all times.

3. The standard of work must:

3.1 Meet the quality of ISO9001:2008.

3.2 Be compliant with the Health and Safety requirements set by CHAS or Safe Contractor.

3.3 Exceed your standards and expectations by finishing on time, and on budget.

I hope that the checklist can help to identify appropriate contractors for your needs, and ensure that successful, high quality work is completed. Thank you for reading.

John Murphy

The government are breaking down the route to public sector contracts, and a great source for leads is the mytenders.org portal. The site is updated daily, so I would advise checking back on a daily basis to ensure that key contracts don’t slip through the net. By creating an account you can filter the opportunities that are relevant to your business, and track them daily.

The key factors to consider when working towards larger contracts are 1) your company’s experience 2) is the opportunity local 3) can we deliver the contract. I hope that the portal is useful, and for further help and information do not hesitate to get in touch.

John Murphy.

We are continually developing our Environmental Management System and by working closely with our environmental consultants over the coming months we aim to achieve full accreditation by March 2012.