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Framework Agreement for the Provision of an External Health & Safety Advisor

University of the Highlands and Islands

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

02 Dec 2024 at 00:00

OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
TenderUpdate

16 Sep 2024 at 01:00

OJEU - F14 - Corrigendum
Tender

20 Aug 2024 at 01:00

OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of the Highlands and Islands has completed the award stage for a procurement process aimed at forming a Framework Agreement for the Provision of an External Health & Safety Advisor. The contract, tagged under the education sector and services category, addresses health and safety needs spanning various academic partners across regions including Inverness, Moray, Perth, and beyond. The framework, divided into Lot 1 for General Health & Safety and Lot 2 for Fire Safety, saw its award date on 26th November 2024, with the process commencing earlier in August 2024 and extending a tender deadline to 23rd September 2024.

This framework presents substantial opportunities for businesses by offering a structured pathway to engage in critical consultancy roles related to health and safety across multiple academic institutions. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) like D S Fire Safety and 1st Safety Solutions, as well as larger entities like Baily Garner (Health & Safety) Ltd, have shown successful participation. Businesses with expertise in risk assessments, accident investigations and safety training, particularly those with credentials like NEBOSH diplomas or chartered IOSH memberships, are well-suited to thrive and expand through such procurement opportunities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Framework Agreement for the Provision of an External Health & Safety Advisor

Notice Description

The named Academic Partners of the University of the Highlands and Islands wish to form a Framework Agreement for the Provision of an External Health and Safety Advisor. The named Academic Partners of the University are: - UHI Argyll - UHI Executive Office - UHI Inverness - UHI Moray - UHI North, West and Hebrides - UHI Perth - Highland Theological College - Sabhal Mor Ostaig - Scottish Association for Marine Science The Framework Agreement is split into two (2) Lots: Lot 1 - General Health & Safety Lot 2 - Fire Safety Each named Academic Partner may join the Framework Agreement at any time during the Framework Agreement, for some this will be when their existing supply Agreements expire; this means that from the beginning of the Framework Agreement, participation may be phased in.

Lot Information

General Health & Safety

The scope of Lot 1 shall cover 'General Health and Safety' Consultancy, which will encompass services such as, but not limited to: - Guidance on Health and Safety legislation - Risk Assessments - Accident investigation - Training Further detail as to the scope of Lot 1 is covered in 'Appendix H - Specification'.

Renewal: The Authority reserves the right to extend the Framework Agreement for two (2) x twelve (12) month periods, subject to satisfactory performance and continued requirement of the Authority.

Fire Safety

The scope of Lot 2 shall cover 'Fire Safety' Consultancy, which will encompass services such as, but not limited to: - Guidance on Health and Safety legislation - Risk Assessments - Accident investigation - Training Further detail as to the scope of Lot 2 is covered in 'Appendix H - Specification'.

Renewal: The Authority reserves the right to extend the Framework Agreement for two (2) x twelve (12) month periods, subject to satisfactory performance and continued requirement of the Authority.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000771196
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC519357
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

80 - Education and training services

85 - Health and social work services

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

CPV Codes

71313410 - Risk or hazard assessment for construction

71317100 - Fire and explosion protection and control consultancy services

71317200 - Health and safety services

71317210 - Health and safety consultancy services

80561000 - Health training services

85100000 - Health services

90711100 - Risk or hazard assessment other than for construction

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Dec 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Sep 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Nov 20241 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
August 2026 OR August 2027 OR August 2028

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
University of the Highlands and Islands
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
INVERNESS
Postcode
IV2 3JH
Postcode Area
Inverness
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM2 Highlands and Islands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM20 Highlands and Islands
Delivery Location
TLM6 Highlands and Islands
Local Authority
Highland
Electoral Ward
Inverness Millburn
Westminster Constituency
Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
5
Supplier Names

1st Safety Solutions

Baily Garner (Health & Safety) Ltd

D S Fire Safety

Firelink Protection

Project Health and Safety Services

Further Information

Notice Documents

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