The Technical Audit should identify the aims and objectives of the Maintenance Plan covering as many of the following points as appropriate;

1. Confirm pre-qualification procedures, legal entity, contract term, and envisaged start date.
2. Evaluate systems in place for; asset registers, work planning and control and record keeping.
3. Compile an organisational tree showing responsible persons for health and safety, department heads and branch managers.
4. Determine and agree on management objectives, frequency, and participants for the management reviews.
5. Review existing systems fitted and identify any mission critical assets. Document any ongoing problems.
6. Agree on standards or code of practice to be adopted relevant to the systems installed.
7. Confirm the premises portfolio, address, contact details, business activities, employee count and access times.
8. Matters concerning health and safety, including inductions, work permits, policies and R.A.M.S.
9. Existing; in-house resources, supply chain and TUPE obligations.
10. Types of specialist machinery or hired in access platforms required.
11. Review the current maintenance plan, including record keeping, renewal dates, costs and notice periods.
12. Establish a clear understanding of the accounting process to be followed concerning purchasing.
13. Produce gap analyses between systems installed and existing service provision.

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