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4 Getting Started

You submit an order for the NHF Schedule of Rates via our web ordering form, with a purchase order reference if possible.  M3 starts to compile your order.  M3 can usually supply the Schedule within 10 days.

You receive the books which constitute the NHF Schedule of Rates, the Specification and the Model Contract in hard copy and in Word format.  You will also receive  electronic files for loading into your repairs ordering software supplied as xml files, and as csv and Excel formats.

You may need to get the schedule supplied loaded into your repairs ordering software by your supplier, so you need to check with them. Orchard clients will need to purchase the schedule in a special format to load into Archouse. Select Orchard on the order form and these files will be automatically added to your order form.

For those wishing to let a measured term contract, the Schedule can be organised into tendering documentation and sent out to potential contractors.  If the Schedule is to be supplied electronically the receiving contractors must obtain sub licences, based on the client's licence. Paper copies of the schedule do not require sub licences. Contractor may like to purchase copies of the schedule in a small book, obtainable via our order form.

You will need to edit the contract to reflect your organisation's requirements, as well as your policies and procedures.  The contract is clearly marked to show where your input is needed.

Other clients use the Schedule in a partnering framework, so the standard contract is not used.  M3 supplies a model partnering framework, and the schedule is used to define the cost and/or work content.

Further help in implementing the NHF Schedule of Rates is available from Rand Associates.