RTMC Model Conditions of Contract - Highways Agency

Regional Technology Maintenance ContractConditions of ContractClause Z7Discrimination Acts.Z6.2 Where possible in Providing the Service, the Contractor co-operates withand assists the Employer to satisfy its duty under the Discrimination Actsto eliminate unlawful discrimination and to promote equality of opportunitybetween persons of different racial groups and between disabled peopleand other people.Z6.3 Where any employee or Subcontractor employed by the Contractor isrequired to carry out any activity• alongside the Employer’s or Service Manager’s employees in anypremises, or• on the Area Network and/or the Traffic Technology Systemsthe Contractor ensures that each such employee or Subcontractorcomplies with the Employer’s employment policies and codes of practicerelating to discrimination and equal opportunities.Z6.4 The Contractor notifies the Service Manager in writing as soon as hebecomes aware of any investigation or proceedings brought against theContractor under the Discrimination Acts in connection with this contractand• provides any information requested by the investigating body,court or tribunal in the timescale allotted,• attends (and permits a representative from the Employer toattend) any associated meetings,• promptly allows access to any relevant documents and informationand• cooperates fully and promptly with the investigatory body, court ortribunalZ6.5 The Contractor indemnifies the Employer against all costs, charges,expenses (including legal and administrative expenses) and paymentsmade by the Employer arising out of or in connection with anyinvestigation or proceedings under the Discrimination Acts resulting fromany act or omission of the Contractor.Z6.6 The Contractor includes in the conditions of contract for eachSubcontractor obligations substantially similar to those set out above.Z6.7 The Contractor complies with and procures and ensures that anySubcontractor complies with the Employer’s policies relating to bullyingand harassment. Where the Employer has reasonable grounds forconsidering that the presence or conduct of any of the Staff at anylocation relevant to the performance of the service is undesirable or inbreach of the Employer’s policies then the Employer may require theContractor to implement corrective action or exercise.Z6.8 A failure to comply with this condition is treated as a the Contractor havingSubstantially hindered the Employer or OthersConfidentiality and Disclosure of informationZ7.1 The Contractor keeps (and ensures that anyone employed by it oracting on its behalf keeps) confidential and does not disclose to anyRTMC CoC, Issue 1, Rev 0 July 2011