Tender

Provision of Interim and Ongoing Health, Safety & Compliance Consultancy Services - 2026

THE EDUCATION TRAINING COLLECTIVE

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Tender

24 Feb 2026 at 14:33

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Education Training Collective, a sub-central government public authority, is inviting tenders for the provision of interim and ongoing health, safety, and compliance consultancy services across its campuses. The service is required to ensure statutory compliance, strengthen governance reporting, and cultivate a sustainable health and safety culture. The consultancy will also provide stabilisation support during recruitment for a health and safety lead. Based in Thornaby, the procurement process is currently at the tender stage with an open competition method. Interested parties should submit their proposals by 10th March 2026, with enquiries closing on 4th March 2026. The contract is set to commence on 16th March 2026 and end on 15th March 2027.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in health and safety consultancy services. With the primary award criteria being 80% weighted towards quality and 20% towards price, consultancies adept at delivering high-quality services and robust safety protocols are well-positioned to compete successfully. Companies with experience in supporting educational institutions and capable of providing immediate and comprehensive compliance support are encouraged to participate. The engagement promises not only revenue but the potential for establishing long-term relationships within the education sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Interim and Ongoing Health, Safety & Compliance Consultancy Services - 2026

Notice Description

The Education Training Collective (Etc.) is seeking to appoint an experienced and appropriately qualified Health & Safety Consultancy to provide expert interim leadership and operational compliance support across its multi-campus Further Education group. This requirement arises to provide expert qualified support during a period of recruitment for a suitably qualified individual to lead Health & Safety within the organisation. The successful provider will deliver immediate stabilisation support, ensure statutory compliance, strengthen governance reporting, and embed a positive and sustainable health and safety culture across the Group. The initial engagement is expected to last a minimum of 4-5 months, structured across immediate, short-term, and longer-term phases.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065b22
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016515-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Feb 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
10 Mar 20262 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
16 Mar 2026 - 15 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE EDUCATION TRAINING COLLECTIVE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
THORNABY
Postcode
TS17 6FB
Post Town
Cleveland
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC3 Tees Valley
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC31 Hartlepool and Stockton-on-Tees
Delivery Location
TLC1 Tees Valley and Durham
Local Authority
Stockton-on-Tees
Electoral Ward
Mandale & Victoria
Westminster Constituency
Middlesbrough and Thornaby East

Further Information

Notice Documents

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