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FACILITIES GUIDE | JUNE 2020
• With the growth in 'mini-tennis', children (especially those in the initial stages of learning to
play) may require smaller courts to be marked out.
TENDER/CONTRACT
Hire a contractor/supplier. Using a qualified contractor is a sensible approach, and some trade
associations operate a certification or similar system.
Following the identification of one or more potential contractors:
• Find out more about the company, its history and the quality of their work.
• Do they do the work (in terms of size and scope) that you want?
• Obtain references and a full list of recent projects, and visit completed projects.
• Ensure that contractors are insured.
• Check whether the contractor has any professional qualifications.
• Meet the people who would be directly involved in your project. Are you comfortable with
them and their understanding of your issues?
• Obtain proposals in writing and compare them carefully. What is not included may be as
important as what is included. A consultant may be helpful in this process.
• Once you have made an informed decision, make an agreement in writing. This should be as
specific as possible.
Becoming a knowledgeable consumer will be of benefit, and investing time at the start may save
time, money and prevent troubles at a later stage.
