Tender

The Provision of Health and Safety Advisory Services

OUTWOOD GRANGE ACADEMIES TRUST

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

01 Dec 2025 at 13:55

Planning

18 Jul 2025 at 13:32

Summary of the contracting process

The Outwood Grange Academies Trust in Wakefield, United Kingdom, is actively seeking tenders for the provision of Health and Safety Advisory Services. This procurement is currently in the tender stage, with the Trust aiming to work with a single supplier to meet the “competent persons” requirement under Regulation 6 of the Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999. Bidders should note the key dates: the enquiry period closes on 5 January 2026, while the tender submission deadline is set for 23 January 2026. The contract, valued at £220,000 net (£264,000 gross), will cover regions across the UK, including UKC, UKD, UKE, and UKF. The procurement follows an open procedure and is part of a concession regime.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for consultancies specialising in health and safety services, particularly those equipped to handle advisory roles in educational settings. The Trust's decision to opt for a single supplier implies a need for a comprehensive suite of services, making this tender well-suited for businesses that can provide robust, multi-faceted solutions. SMEs are encouraged to participate, as the contract's suitability criteria support their involvement. The contract, commencing on 14 March 2026, could extend up to 13 March 2030, offering a long-term growth opportunity for the successful bidder. This opportunity is ideal for firms aiming to consolidate their presence within the UK public sector, specifically in the realm of educational health and safety.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

The Provision of Health and Safety Advisory Services

Notice Description

Outwood Grange Trust Trust "The Trust" is seeking detailed Tenders for a Health and Safety Advisory Service including enabling the Trust to satisfy the "competent persons" requirement of Regulation 6 of the Management of the Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999. The Trust is looking to contract with a single supplier for the Provision of Health and Safety Services.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: There is also an option to extend the contract by a further two years at the sole discretion of The Trust.

Planning Information

Contact the procurement team at Procurement@outwood.com to arrange a meeting.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-056234
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/078501-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
£220,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£220,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Dec 20253 days ago
Submission Deadline
23 Jan 20262 months to go
Future Notice Date
5 Jan 20262 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
14 Mar 2026 - 13 Mar 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
2029-07-01

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
OUTWOOD GRANGE ACADEMIES TRUST
Contact Name
Suzi Richards
Contact Email
procurement@outwood.com
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
WAKEFIELD
Postcode
WF1 2PF
Post Town
Wakefield
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE45 Wakefield
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Wakefield
Electoral Ward
Wrenthorpe and Outwood West
Westminster Constituency
Wakefield and Rothwell

Further Information

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