Common use of STANDARDS AND QUALITY Clause in Contracts

STANDARDS AND QUALITY. The Supplier shall at all times during the Call Off Contract Period comply with the Standards and maintain, where applicable, accreditation with the relevant Standards' authorisation body. Throughout the Call Off Contract Period, the Parties shall notify each other of any new or emergent standards which could affect the Supplier’s provision, or the receipt by the Customer, of the Goods and/or Services. The adoption of any such new or emergent standard, or changes to existing Standards (including any specified in the Call Off Order Form), shall be agreed in accordance with the Variation Procedure. Where a new or emergent standard is to be developed or introduced by the Customer, the Supplier shall be responsible for ensuring that the potential impact on the Supplier’s provision, or the Customer’s receipt of the Goods and/or Services is explained to the Customer (within a reasonable timeframe), prior to the implementation of the new or emergent Standard. Where Standards referenced conflict with each other or with best professional or industry practice adopted after the Call Off Commencement Date, then the later Standard or best practice shall be adopted by the Supplier. Any such alteration to any Standard or Standards shall require Approval (and the written consent of the Customer where the relevant Standard or Standards is/are included in Framework Schedule 2 (Goods and/or Services and Key Performance Indicators) and shall be implemented within an agreed timescale. Where a standard, policy or document is referred to by reference to a hyperlink, then if the hyperlink is changed or no longer provides access to the relevant standard, policy or document, the Supplier shall notify the Customer and the Parties shall agree the impact of such change.

STANDARDS AND QUALITY. The Supplier shall at all times during the Call Off Contract Period comply with the Standards and maintain, where applicable, accreditation with the relevant Standards' authorisation body. Throughout the Call Off Contract Period, the Parties shall notify each other of any new or emergent standards which could affect the Supplier’s Suppliers provision, or the receipt by the Customer, of the Goods and/or Services. The adoption of any such new or emergent standard, or changes to existing Standards (including any specified in the Call Off Contract Order Form), shall be agreed in accordance with the Variation Procedure. Where a new or emergent standard is to be developed or introduced by the Customer, the Supplier shall be responsible for ensuring that the potential impact on the Supplier’s Suppliers provision, or the Customer’s receipt of the Goods and/or Services is explained to the Customer (within a reasonable timeframe), prior to the implementation of the new or emergent Standard. Where Standards referenced conflict with each other or with best professional or industry practice adopted after the Call Off Contract Commencement Date, then the later Standard or best practice shall be adopted by the Supplier. Any such alteration to any Standard or Standards shall require Approval (and the written consent of the Customer where the relevant Standard or Standards is/are included in Framework DPS Schedule 2 (Goods and/or Services and Key Performance Indicators) and shall be implemented within an agreed timescale. Where a standard, policy or document is referred to by reference to a hyperlink, then if the hyperlink is changed or no longer provides access to the relevant standard, policy or document, the Supplier shall notify the Customer and the Parties shall agree the impact of such change.

STANDARDS AND QUALITY. The Supplier shall at all times during the Call Off Contract Period comply with the Standards and maintain, where applicable, accreditation with the relevant Standards' authorisation body. Throughout the Call Off Contract Period, the Parties shall notify each other of any new or emergent standards which could affect the Supplier’s provision, or the receipt by the Customer, of the Goods Products and/or Services. The adoption of any such new or emergent standard, or changes to existing Standards (including any specified in the Call Off Order Form), shall be agreed in accordance with the Variation Procedure. Where a new or emergent standard is to be developed or introduced by the Customer, the Supplier shall be responsible for ensuring that the potential impact on the Supplier’s provision, or the Customer’s receipt of the Goods Products and/or Services is Servicesis explained to the Customer (within a reasonable timeframe), prior to the implementation of the new or emergent Standard. Where Standards referenced conflict with each other or with best professional or industry practice adopted after the Call Off Commencement Date, then the later Standard or best practice shall be adopted by the Supplier. Any such alteration to any Standard or Standards shall require Approval (and the written consent of the Customer where the relevant Standard or Standards is/are included in Framework Schedule 2 (Goods Products and/or Services and Servicesand Key Performance Indicators) and shall be implemented within an agreed timescale. Where a standard, policy or document is referred to by reference to a hyperlink, then if the hyperlink is changed or no longer provides access to the relevant standard, policy or document, the Supplier shall notify the Customer and the Parties shall agree the impact of such change.

STANDARDS AND QUALITY. The Supplier shall at all times during the Call Off Contract Period comply with the Standards and maintain, where applicable, accreditation with the relevant Standards' authorisation body. Throughout the Call Off Contract Period, the Parties shall notify each other of any new or emergent standards which could affect the Supplier’s provision, or the receipt by the Customer, of the Goods and/or and Services. The adoption of any such new or emergent standard, or changes to existing Standards (including any specified in the Call Off Order Form), shall be agreed in accordance with the Variation Procedure. .. Where a new or emergent standard is to be developed or introduced by the Customer, the Supplier shall be responsible for ensuring that the potential impact on the Supplier’s provision, or the Customer’s receipt of the Goods and/or and Services is explained to the Customer (within a reasonable timeframe), prior to the implementation of the new or emergent Standard. Where Standards referenced conflict with each other or with best professional or industry practice adopted after the Call Off Commencement Date, then the later Standard or best practice shall be adopted by the Supplier. Any such alteration to any Standard or Standards shall require Approval (and the written consent of the Customer where the relevant Standard or Standards is/are included in Framework Schedule 2 (Goods and/or and Services and Key Performance Indicators) and shall be implemented within an agreed timescale. Where a standard, policy or document is referred to by reference to a hyperlink, then if the hyperlink is changed or no longer provides access to the relevant standard, policy or document, the Supplier shall notify the Customer and the Parties shall agree the impact of such change.

STANDARDS AND QUALITY. The Supplier shall at all times during the Call Off Contract Period comply with the Standards and maintain, where applicable, accreditation with the relevant Standards' authorisation body. Throughout the Call Off Contract Period, the Parties shall notify each other of any new or emergent standards which could affect the Supplier’s provision, or the receipt by the Customer, of the Goods and/or Servicesand the delivery of purchased Goods. The adoption of any such new or emergent standard, or changes to existing Standards (including any specified in the Call Off Order Form), shall be agreed in accordance with the Variation Procedure. Where a new or emergent standard is to be developed or introduced by the Customer, the Supplier shall be responsible for ensuring that the potential impact on the Supplier’s provision, or the Customer’s receipt of the Goods and/or Services and the delivery of purchased Goods is explained to the Customer (within a reasonable timeframe), prior to the implementation of the new or emergent Standard. Where Standards referenced conflict with each other or with best professional or industry practice adopted after the Call Off Commencement Date, then the later Standard or best practice shall be adopted by the Supplier. Any such alteration to any Standard or Standards shall require Approval (and the written consent of the Customer where the relevant Standard or Standards is/are included in Framework Schedule 2 (Goods and/or Services and the delivery of purchased Goods and Key Performance Indicators) and shall be implemented within an agreed timescale. Where a standard, policy or document is referred to by reference to a hyperlink, then if the hyperlink is changed or no longer provides access to the relevant standard, policy or document, the Supplier shall notify the Customer and the Parties shall agree the impact of such change.. TESTING – NOT USED