Planning

Prior Information Notice for the Provision of Health & Safety Support Services

HEALTH INNOVATION NORTH EAST AND NORTH CUMBRIA

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Planning

13 Jan 2025 at 11:47

Market Engagement Notice
Planning

13 Jan 2025 at 11:42

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Health Innovation North East and North Cumbria (HI NENC) has released a Prior Information Notice (PIN) to notify market participants about a forthcoming tender for Health and Safety support services. This procurement is classified under the 'Health and Safety services' (CPV: 71317200) industry category, with additional classifications such as health and safety consultancy and staff training services. HI NENC operates from Newcastle-upon-Tyne, United Kingdom, and offers a hybrid working arrangement for its staff. The engagement phase of this procurement process ends on 14th February 2025. The event is currently in the planning stage, with an Invitation to Quote expected to be issued to Lot 5 suppliers around mid-February 2025.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in Health and Safety services, including consultancy and training. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to participate. Successful bidders will provide access to competent personnel, maintain H&S policies, offer training through a learning management system, conduct periodic risk assessments, and deliver specialist advice as required. By joining HI NENC's Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) and applying for Lot 5, businesses can benefit from sustainable growth, expanded market reach, and a chance to contribute to ensuring a safe working environment.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Prior Information Notice for the Provision of Health & Safety Support Services

Notice Description

The purpose of this PIN is to inform market operators of a potential future exercise to procure Health and Safety support services to enable HI NENC to provide a safe working environment for its staff and visitors. HI NENC operates out of a single office based in the centre of Newcastle however we also support staff to work from home under a hybrid working arrangement. There are a number of in-house roles that manage Health and Safety within the office and home environments however these require access to a specialist H&S support service to include the following: * Access to a Competent Person in accordance with H&S Law. * Maintenance of our H&S Policy and Handbook. * Provision of a health and safety learning management system to train staff in how to maintain a safe working environment for them and their colleagues. * Completion of periodic H&S risk assessments for our operations. * Provision of specialist advice and guidance on specific H&S matters as and when required. Additional information: HI NENC would like to invite potential providers of Evaluation services to apply to our Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) DN670401 as a supplier. You can do this by following this link: https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=7c5bf33c-52fa-ed11-8122-005056b64545 This opportunity will be developed as a further competition under Lot 5 of our DPS. You should therefore ensure you apply to Lot 5 to be able to bid to provide this service. You are also welcome to apply for any other Lots on our DPS that you feel are relevant to your organisation. We are expecting to put out the Invitation to Quote to our Lot 5 suppliers around mid-February 2025. This timeline is subject to change. Interested suppliers are advised to apply to the DPS promptly to ensure they have been accepted to the framework and receive the competition notification. This notice is for information and engaging with the supply market only. It is not a binding statement of intent or call for competition. HI NENC reserves the right not to enter a formal process and not award a contract. The information contained in this notice, including information relating to the nature and scope of the requirements, the service classification of this requirement from the list of CPV codes, is only indicative of the HI NENC's current thinking and is neither exhaustive nor binding. HI NENC reserves the right at its absolute discretion to amend it at the time of issue of any further notices or at any other time. HI NENC will not be liable for any bid cost, expenditure, work or effort incurred by a potential supplier in acting on the basis of this PIN

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9164469b-346d-42a7-9689-ec4a7d206851
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/de621bf8-8f2f-4965-857a-3a3f268ee2a7
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

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

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

71317200 - Health and safety services

71317210 - Health and safety consultancy services

79417000 - Safety consultancy services

80511000 - Staff training services

80550000 - Safety training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
14 Feb 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HEALTH INNOVATION NORTH EAST AND NORTH CUMBRIA
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NEWCASTLE-UPON-TYNE
Postcode
NE1 4WH
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Newcastle upon Tyne
Electoral Ward
Monument
Westminster Constituency
Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West

Further Information

Notice Documents

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