Tender

An Evaluation of the Role of the Principal Designer (PD)

HEALTH & SAFETY EXECUTIVE

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Tender

17 Dec 2020 at 17:29

Summary of the contracting process

The Health & Safety Executive is conducting a tender titled "An Evaluation of the Role of the Principal Designer (PD)" within the construction industry. The opportunity aims to assess the impact of the Principal Designer role, as introduced by the Construction Design and Management Regulations 2015, on planning and managing health and safety in construction projects. The tender was published on 17th December 2020, with a submission deadline set for 7th January 2021. The contract is valued between £20,000 and £40,000 and is classified under construction-related services.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in fields such as construction consultancy, health and safety compliance, and research services. Companies that specialise in planning and development, particularly those with experience in navigating regulatory frameworks related to construction safety, would be well-suited to compete. The open procurement method encourages wide participation, allowing small and medium-sized enterprises to engage and potentially influence significant policy developments in the sector.

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Notice Title

An Evaluation of the Role of the Principal Designer (PD)

Notice Description

The Construction Design and Management Regulations 2015, also known as CDM Regulations or CDM 2015, came into force on 6 April 2015. They govern the way construction projects of all sizes and types are planned in Great Britain. The principal designer role was introduced by the CDM 2015 regulations. They are appointed by the client to take the lead in planning, managing, monitoring and coordinating health and safety during the pre-construction phase (design and planning stage) of a project. Principal designers have an important role in influencing how risks to health and safety are managed throughout a project. Design decisions made during the pre-construction phase have a significant influence in ensuring the project is delivered in a way that secures the health and safety of everyone affected by the work. This review goes above the evaluation that is required by the Post Implementation Review PIR for CDM which focuses on a response to the original Economic Impact Assessment (EIA) and looks at the structural changes that should have occurred within the industry arising from this new role. One of the principal findings of the PIR was that the anticipated cost savings that were expected to arise from the introduction of the PD had yet to materialise. Several speculative reasons for this had been put forward. CD Sector needs to have greater understanding of what is driving behaviours in this area and how the role is functioning at present. This is to provide a basis for effective policy development and inform strategic considerations related to wider industry change associated with the Grenfell fire and the creation of a new Building Safety Regulator (BSR). The aim of the project is to enhance CD's understanding of how the PD role is being embedded within construction projects of all sizes. Additional information: All tender documents are available via the HSE In-Tend supplier e-procurement portal. All responses and requests for clarification must be submitted via the portal. Registration is free of charge and can be completed via the following link: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/hse

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e493a1a7-63f4-4b02-ae17-dad977ed182b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/92cea719-a07c-4267-b045-0c11ac7edb6c
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

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


CPV Codes

71500000 - Construction-related services

73110000 - Research services

73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

73300000 - Design and execution of research and development

79315000 - Social research services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Dec 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
7 Jan 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
17 Jan 2021 - 31 Mar 2021 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HEALTH & SAFETY EXECUTIVE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
tenders@hse.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BOOTLE
Postcode
L20 7HS
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD73 Sefton
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Sefton
Electoral Ward
Linacre
Westminster Constituency
Bootle

Further Information

Notice Documents

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