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DSE ASSESSMENTS

OFCOM

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

12 Sep 2025 at 13:48

Tender

20 Feb 2025 at 17:32

Summary of the contracting process

OFCOM has completed a procurement process for the title "DSE Assessments" involving business services within the law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing, and security industry category. Located in London, this contract required the implementation and management of an outsourced Display Screen Equipment (DSE) and workstation assessment process, aligned with Equality and Health & Safety legislation obligations. The procurement method followed an open procedure, and the process has culminated in the awarding stage as of 12th September 2025. Notably, the contract for the “Provision of DSE Assessments and Health and Safety Managed Services” was signed on 19th June 2025 with PRAXIS42 LTD as the supplier, indicating an active status for this procurement.

This tender represents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in health and safety services, particularly those capable of offering comprehensive solutions for DSE and workstation assessments. The initial contract term extends for three years, with Ofcom retaining the option to extend for two additional 12-month periods, providing ongoing business growth potential. Open to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and requiring electronic and written submission methods, it is ideal for firms well-versed in health services and capable of catering to diverse workforce needs, including remote and hybrid working arrangements.

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Notice Title

DSE ASSESSMENTS

Notice Description

The requirement is for the implementation and management of an outsourced DSE and workstation assessment process, including the provision of equipment, that meets our obligations under Equality and Health & Safety legislation.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The requirement is for the implementation and management of an outsourced DSE and workstation assessment process, including the provision of equipment, that meets our obligations under Equality and Health & Safety legislation.

Options: 2 options to extend the contract each by 12 months at Ofcom's sole discretion

Renewal: Two options to extend the contract period, by 12 months each.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04e5a4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056247-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

85140000 - Miscellaneous health services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
8 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
OFCOM
Contact Name
Mark Lundy
Contact Email
procurementnotice@ofcom.org.uk
Contact Phone
+44 2079813000

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SE1 9HA
Post Town
South East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark
Delivery Location
TLI London

Local Authority
Southwark
Electoral Ward
Borough & Bankside
Westminster Constituency
Bermondsey and Old Southwark

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PRAXIS42

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