Tender

Provision of COSHH (Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 2002) advice services

DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS

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03 Aug 2023 at 15:31

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Environment Food & Rural Affairs has initiated a tender process titled "Provision of COSHH (Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 2002) advice services" in the research and development services and related consultancy services category. The procurement method is a limited competitive quotation, with a tender deadline of 21st August 2023. The contract period is set to start on 1st October 2023 and end on 31st March 2024. Businesses in the United Kingdom focusing on COSHH services and consultancy would find this opportunity suitable for growth.

This tender offers opportunities for SMEs in the services sector to engage with the Department for Environment Food & Rural Affairs. It involves providing expert advice on COSHH compliance and developing new risk assessments. The procurement process is currently at the planning stage, with a focus on fostering innovation and compliance within the hazardous substances sector. Businesses adept at regulatory compliance and risk management, particularly in the field of COSHH, are encouraged to participate and contribute their expertise to this contracting process.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of COSHH (Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 2002) advice services

Notice Description

Provide expert advice on all aspects of COSHH (Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 2002) to ensure we are legally compliant with the regulations. We require supplier to: 1. Provide expert advice with regards to COSHH: a. Help us maintain legal compliance, advising us on changes to COSHH legislation and how that impacts on our work; b. Provide advice on risk management, including appropriate PPE and compliance with COSHH. 2. Review and comment on our new COSHH risk assessment format. This is divided into two sections: the assessment for the end user (broadly, the hazards, risks and controls of the chosen substance/methodology), and the decision log (broadly, underpinning considerations e.g. alternative substances). 3. Review and comment on our question prompt sheet, which is based on the COSHH Regulations and the ACoP L5, to ensure it is suitable as an aide-memoire for assessors and reviewers. 4. Prepare and develop new COSHH risk assessments: a. These must be prepared in accordance with the COSHH Regulations and the HSE Approved Code of Practice reference number L5. b. Note: we require these to be bespoke assessments, as opposed to software generated. c. Consult with nominated users (within the Environment Agency) to understand how the substance is used and whether the proposed control measures are practicable. d. Provide COSHH Assessments in the new Environment Agency format (split into assessment and decision log). e. Provide assessments for planned or occasional exposure to substances. 5. Review our existing COSHH Assessments: a. Check whether they are still suitable and sufficient; b. Update to new format. Additional information: To apply please respond to the attached Invitation to Quote and associated documents. Email your response to Lucy.Stephenson@environment-agency.gov.uk and Bridget.ellerington@environment-agency.gov.uk. Tenders to be received no later than 16:00 on 21st August 2023.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f4b46c9d-1511-4c4f-a190-f3a997e08db5
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Competitive quotation (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Aug 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
21 Aug 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2023 - 31 Mar 2024 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EXETER
Postcode
EX2 7LQ
Post Town
Exeter
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK43 Devon CC
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Exeter
Electoral Ward
St Loyes
Westminster Constituency
Exmouth and Exeter East

Further Information

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