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Development of Guidance to Support Behavior Change Signage and Hazard Communication

FORESTRY COMMISSION

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Award

13 May 2021 at 12:47

Award Notice
Tender

16 Feb 2021 at 11:04

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Forestry Commission is leading a procurement process for the project titled "Development of Guidance to Support Behavior Change Signage and Hazard Communication." This initiative falls under the health and safety consultancy services category and is aimed at delivering behaviour change guidance to assist in developing and managing safety messaging in the United Kingdom, Republic of Ireland, Channel Islands, and Isle of Man. The tender period concluded on 15 March 2021, and the contract is scheduled to commence on 1 April 2021, lasting until 30 September 2021. The total value of the contract is £40,000, with a minimum value of £32,000, and it is being managed through a tendering process on behalf of the Visitor Safety Group (VSG).

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses engaged in consultancy services, particularly those with expertise in health and safety, behaviour change communication, and signage development. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, as they may bring innovative approaches to the project. Businesses that understand the intricacies of influencing visitor behaviours and can offer legally compliant solutions tailored to the UK context are well-positioned to compete for this contract.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Development of Guidance to Support Behavior Change Signage and Hazard Communication

Notice Description

The Visitor Safety Group (VSG) invites proposals from suppliers for delivery of behaviour change guidance to assist landowners and land managers in the development, deployment, and management of safety messaging, primarily in the form of signage and other hazard information communication systems. The guidance developed must be legally compliant in the United Kingdom, The Republic of Ireland, The Channel Islands, and the Isle of Man. Understanding and influencing visitor behaviours is a key element in ensuring safety. The VSG recognises that traditional approaches often start on the site and are based around signage, with the drivers weighted toward liability reduction. Whilst this approach may be productive in liability reduction, what is questionable is the true effect on visitor behaviours; for example, anecdotal and case study evidence shows little to no effect of signage on behaviours (such as rip currents as a hidden water safety hazard), whilst in some settings the intervention becomes a focus for vandalism and undesirable behaviours. The VSG wishes to better understand the conceptual framework, evidence, and good practice whilst seeking to develop a 'how to' approach in order to more effectively influence visitor behaviours. Full details of this opportunity, including how to apply are available from http://www.visitorsafety.group/invitation-to-tender-vsg-2021/

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6a7267ed-2d33-45c3-a207-12b5cfabf2ba
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/80b670a0-4404-470e-9e96-26fa64f198a9
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - On behalf of Visitor Safety Group
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71317210 - Health and safety consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£40,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£38,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 May 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Mar 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Apr 20214 years ago
Contract Period
18 Apr 2021 - 18 Oct 2021 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FORESTRY COMMISSION
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
N/A
Postcode
BT9 5PB
Post Town
Northern Ireland
Country
Northern Ireland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLN Northern Ireland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLN0 Northern Ireland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLN06 Belfast
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Belfast
Electoral Ward
Upper Malone
Westminster Constituency
Belfast South and Mid Down

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SNOWDONIA ACTIVE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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