Common use of Standards and quality Clause in Contracts

Standards and quality. 11.1 The Supplier shall at all times during the Contract Period comply with the Standards and Schedule 7 (Standards) and maintain, where applicable, accreditation with the relevant Standards' authorisation body. 11.2 Throughout the 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 Authority, of the Services. The adoption of any such new or emergent standard, or changes to existing Standards, shall be agreed in accordance with the Variation Procedure. Any change to an existing Standard which is included in Schedule 7 (Standards) shall, in addition, require the Approval of the Authority. 11.3 Where a new or emergent standard is to be developed or introduced by the Authority, the Supplier shall be responsible for ensuring that the potential impact on the Supplier’s provision, or the Authority’s receipt of the Services is explained to the Authority (within a reasonable timeframe), prior to the implementation of the new or emergent Standard. 11.4 Where Standards referenced conflict with each other or with best professional or industry practice adopted after the 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 shall be implemented within an agreed timescale. 11.5 Where a standard, policy or document is referred to in Schedule 7 (Standards) 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 Authority and the Parties shall agree the impact of such change.

Standards and quality. 11.1 9.1 The Supplier shall at all times during the Contract Period comply with the Standards and Schedule 7 (Standards) and maintain, where applicable, accreditation with the relevant Standards' authorisation body. 11.2 9.2 Throughout the 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 Authority, of the Services. The adoption of any such new or emergent standard, or changes to existing Standards, shall be agreed in accordance with the Variation Procedure. Any change to an existing Standard which is included in Schedule 7 (Standards) shall, in addition, require the Approval of the Authority. 11.3 9.3 Where a new or emergent standard is to be developed or introduced by the Authority, the Supplier shall be responsible for ensuring that the potential impact on the Supplier’s provision, or the Authority’s receipt of the Services is explained to the Authority (within a reasonable timeframe), prior to the implementation of the new or emergent Standard. 11.4 9.4 Where Standards referenced conflict with each other or with best professional or industry practice adopted after the 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 shall be implemented within an agreed timescale. 11.5 9.5 Where a standard, policy or document is referred to in Schedule 7 (Standards) 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 Authority and the Parties shall agree the impact of such change.