Terms and conditions for the supply of consultancy of services to the council under a purchase order

4.1 The Consultant shall, from the date set out in the PO, and for the duration of this Contract, provide the Services to the Council in accordance with the terms of this Contract.

4.2 The Consultant shall meet any performance dates for the Services specified in the PO, or notified to the Consultant in writing by the Council, and in respect of such dates, time shall be of the essence.

4.3 In providing the Services, the Consultant shall:

4.3.1 co-operate with the Council in all matters relating to the Services, and comply with all instructions of the Council;

4.3.2 perform the Services with the best care, skill, and diligence, in accordance with best practice in the Consultant’s industry, profession or trade;

4.3.3 use personnel who are suitably skilled, qualified and experienced to perform tasks assigned to them, and in sufficient number to ensure that the Consultant’s obligations are fulfilled in accordance with this Contract;

4.3.4 use the best quality goods, materials, standards and techniques;

4.3.5 obtain, and at all times maintain, all necessary licences and consents relevant to the performance of the Services, and comply with all applicable laws and regulations; and

4.3.6 observe all health and safety rules and regulations and any other security requirements that apply at any of the Council’s premises.