Tender

Voluntary Occurrence Reporting (VOR)

HEALTH & SAFETY EXECUTIVE

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28 Feb 2025 at 11:43

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14 Feb 2025 at 13:35

Summary of the contracting process

The Health & Safety Executive (HSE) is currently in the tender stage for a contract titled "Voluntary Occurrence Reporting (VOR)". This falls under the industry category of Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services. The contract involves providing a Voluntary Occurrence Reporting System from 01 July 2025 to 30 June 2028, with an option to extend for an additional two years in annual increments. The procurement method being utilised is an open procedure, and the tender submission deadline is 14 March 2025. The VOR system will address fire and structural issues within the built environment, facilitating online and offline submission of reports, and ensuring receipt and processing of these reports. The contract value is stated at £1,620,000 GBP.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in construction-related, technical testing, analysis, and consultancy services, as well as those with experience in urban planning, engineering services, and related professional fields. Businesses well-versed in handling building safety, fire, and structural issues will find this opportunity particularly beneficial for growth. By participating, businesses will contribute to a critical safety infrastructure project, establishing a reporting system that enhances industry responsibility and the dissemination of effective safety solutions. It also enables the potential supplier to be recognised as a key player in the regulatory framework of building safety standards in the UK.

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Notice Title

Voluntary Occurrence Reporting (VOR)

Notice Description

HSE is seeking to put in place a contract for the provision of a Voluntary Occurrence Reporting System (VOR) for a period of three years (estimated to be 01 July 2025 to 30 June 2028) with provision to extend by a further two years in annual increments. It should be noted that it is HSE's expectation that any reports that are received prior to the contract expiry/termination date will be managed to a conclusion by the appointed Supplier. The delivery of a Voluntary Occurrence Reporting (VOR) system will need to encompass the professional and expert consideration of information about building safety in the built environment in terms of fire and structural issues, with reports submitted and published via an online portal. Professionals should also have the option to submit reports offline (using a form created for that purpose) and the operator must provide a service for the receipt and processing of these reports. It fulfils the statutory requirement for the regulator to appoint someone to deliver a voluntary reporting system, and the information received will also contribute to delivery of the statutory duty of the regulator to keep the safety and standard of buildings under review under Section 5 of the Act. The VOR system will also help to promote both a positive and learning culture within industry which will emphasise industry taking responsibility in developing and sharing solutions within the built environment, enabled by the operator

Lot Information

Lot 1

HSE is seeking to put in place a contract for the provision of a Voluntary Occurrence Reporting System (VOR) for a period of three years (estimated to be 01 July 2025 to 30 June 2028) with provision to extend by a further two years in annual increments. It should be noted that it is HSE's expectation that any reports that are received prior to the contract expiry/termination date will be managed to a conclusion by the appointed Supplier. The delivery of a Voluntary Occurrence Reporting (VOR) system will need to encompass the professional and expert consideration of information about building safety in the built environment in terms of fire and structural issues, with reports submitted and published via an online portal. Professionals should also have the option to submit reports offline (using a form created for that purpose) and the operator must provide a service for the receipt and processing of these reports. It fulfils the statutory requirement for the regulator to appoint someone to deliver a voluntary reporting system, and the information received will also contribute to delivery of the statutory duty of the regulator to keep the safety and standard of buildings under review under Section 5 of the Act. The VOR system will also help to promote both a positive and learning culture within industry which will emphasise industry taking responsibility in developing and sharing solutions within the built environment, enabled by the operator 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 A Prior Information Notice was published previously under 2024/S 000-010292

Options: This contract is for 3 years plus 2 x 1 yearly extensions subject to both parties agreement.

Renewal: This contract is for 3 years plus 2 x 1 yearly extensions subject to both parties agreement.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04e1e3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007503-2025
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
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

71200000 - Architectural and related services

71300000 - Engineering services

71400000 - Urban planning and landscape architectural services

71500000 - Construction-related services

71600000 - Technical testing, analysis and consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,620,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,620,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Feb 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
14 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
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
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England), TLL Wales, TLM Scotland

Local Authority
Sefton
Electoral Ward
Linacre
Westminster Constituency
Bootle

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