Award

HR & Health and Safety Advice

SAFFRON WALDEN TOWN COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 6 releases in its history.

Award

14 Jan 2025 at 10:49

Tender

26 Nov 2024 at 12:52

Planning

26 Nov 2024 at 12:49

Planning

26 Nov 2024 at 12:44

Planning

26 Nov 2024 at 10:13

Planning

20 Nov 2024 at 10:34

Summary of the contracting process

Saffron Walden Town Council has awarded a contract for the provision of HR & Health and Safety Advice, which includes Health and Safety Services, Employment Law, and HR Support. The procurement process started on 26th November 2024, and the accelerated open procedure was employed due to the urgency of the current contract expiring on 5th January 2025. The awarded contract, valued at £29,750, was finalised on 13th January 2025, and will run from 1st February 2025 to 31st January 2030. The consultation services will be provided by Worknest and will be delivered in Saffron Walden, CB10 1HR, England, classified under CPV codes 71317200 (Health and safety services) and 79111000 (Legal advisory services).

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in health and safety advisory services, as well as legal and HR support. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) will find this opportunity particularly suitable to expand their client base and establish a foothold in the public sector market. With a straightforward open procurement method and a considerable contract duration, businesses providing comprehensive health and safety, employment law, and HR services will benefit from long-term engagement and consistent revenue stream. Interested parties should prepare their tenders in line with the detailed spec provided to stand a strong chance of winning this significant contract.

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Notice Title

HR & Health and Safety Advice

Notice Description

Health and Safety Services Employment Law and HR Support See attached spec for detailed requirements

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-49aade43-3f0f-4beb-aad2-524b95cda323
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/77eb2827-5aaa-4b3d-8d03-f93e331f84ff
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Accelerated Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

71317200 - Health and safety services

79111000 - Legal advisory services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£10,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£29,750 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
20 Nov 2024Expired
Award Date
13 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
1 Feb 2025 - 31 Jan 2030 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SAFFRON WALDEN TOWN COUNCIL
Contact Name
Lisa Courtney
Contact Email
townclerk@saffronwalden.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01799516501

Buyer Location

Locality
SAFFRON WALDEN
Postcode
CB10 1HL
Post Town
Cambridge
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH35 West Essex
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Uttlesford
Electoral Ward
Saffron Walden Audley
Westminster Constituency
North West Essex

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WORKNEST

Further Information

Notice Documents

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