The FORS Standard version 7.1

Requirement

To require a minimum of FORS Bronze accreditation for contracted suppliers and services.

Purpose

To ensure that all fleet operators, drivers and vehicles working on behalf of the FORS Operator comply with consistent operating standards.

Demonstration

At initial Gold audit, FORS Operators shall have a written plan for incorporating a flow down clause requiring a minimum of FORS Bronze accreditation in the terms of new contract agreements for the provision of services that support the fleet operation.

At Gold re-approval audit, FORS Operators shall incorporate a flow down clause requiring a minimum of FORS Bronze accreditation in the terms of new contract agreements for the provision of services that support the fleet operation.

Suppliers and contracted services should be monitored to ensure the FORS Standard has been adopted, implemented and complied with.

Suppliers and contracted services include, but are not limited to:

• Maintenance services and parts
• Tyre services
• Vehicle recovery operators
• Bulk fuel providers

It is understood that it may be difficult to influence some suppliers. In such cases, best endeavours should be demonstrated.

The FORS list of accredited operators should be explored when placing contracts for transport suppliers.

This requirement is in addition to S9.