[Bell Historians] DAC advisors advising parishes.

[Roderic Bickerton]

What Georg says appauls me and must be potside the remit of the officer
concerned. The CoE hasi ts rules on how quotations are obtained. There must
be a way of appealing upward.
On 19 Feb 2014 09:07, "George Dawson" <george at gadawson.wanadoo.co.uk> wrote:

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> A DAC Advisor is there to do the job as per his description, i.e. to
> advise the DAC.
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> I have been asked by parishes in the past to look at differing quotes &
> advise, & always say, Look at what is being suggested, make your minds up
> as to what you *actually* want then ask those quoting to requote on that
> basis, then make your minds up. In other words to get all quotes on to a
> level playing field for making comparisons.
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> Occasionally I have asked the DAC to agree a quote but to say no to
> certain items on it that have proved unsatisfactory in the past (certain
> types of bushing, pulley wheels etc).
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> For a DAC Advisor to say 'only this firm can quote' is totally
> unacceptable, but sadly I know of cases where it has happened.
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> Association advisors are a completely different kettle of fish & have no
> jurisdiction in the eyes of the Diocese, useful as they might be.
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> George
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> *From:* bellhistorians at yahoogroups.com [mailto:
> bellhistorians at yahoogroups.com] *On Behalf Of *Matthew Higby & Company
> Ltd, www.bellhangers.com
> *Sent:* 19 February 2014 06:56
> *To:* bellhistorians at yahoogroups.com
> *Subject:* [Bell Historians] DAC advisors advising parishes.
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> Hello, just a quick one...
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> I have always been on the understanding that DAC bells advisors must be
> impartial when it comes to recommending contractors to a potential customer.
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> If they are not, what can be done about it?
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> Thanks,
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> Matthew
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