Foreword

Publishing information

This British Standard is published by BSI and came into effect on 31 December 2011. It was prepared by Technical Committee FMW/1, Facilities management. A list of organizations represented on this committee can be obtained on request to its secretary.

Information about this document

The initial drafting of this British Standard was produced in association with BIS as part of their on-going programme of support for standardization.

Use of this document

As a guide, this British Standard takes the form of guidance and recommendations. It should not be quoted as if it were a specification and particular care should be taken to ensure that claims of compliance are not misleading.

Any user claiming compliance with this British Standard is expected to be able to justify any course of action that deviates from its recommendations.

It has been assumed in the preparation of this British Standard that the execution of its provisions will be entrusted to appropriately qualified and experienced people, for whose use it has been produced.

Presentational conventions

The provisions in this standard are presented in roman (i.e. upright) type. Its recommendations are expressed in sentences in which the principal auxiliary verb is “should”.

Commentary, explanation and general informative material is presented in smaller italic type, and does not constitute a normative element.

Contractual and legal considerations

This publication does not purport to include all the necessary provisions of a contract. Users are responsible for its correct application.

Compliance with a British Standard cannot confer immunity from legal obligations.

In particular, attention is drawn to the following specific Acts and Regulations:

• The Equality Act 2010 [1]
• The Competition Act 1998 [2]
• The Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) (Amendment) Regulations 2009 [3]
• The Public Contracts (Amendment) Regulations 2009 [4]
• The Freedom of Information Act 2000 [5]
• The Environmental Protection Act 1990 [6]
• The Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 [7]
• The Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2007 [8]
• The Bribery Act 2010 [9]
• The Data Protection Act 1998 [10]
• The Working Time (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2009 [11]

BS 8572:2011

Procurement of facility-related services. Guide

Published:

31 Dec 2011

Withdrawn:

27 Feb 2018