--- title: "The Provision of an Adventure Activity Licensing Authority" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-3849bd7c-fdc3-40d0-aa6f-90de2e7afbf2" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-3849bd7c-fdc3-40d0-aa6f-90de2e7afbf2" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3849bd7c-fdc3-40d0-aa6f-90de2e7afbf2.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3849bd7c-fdc3-40d0-aa6f-90de2e7afbf2.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "HEALTH & SAFETY EXECUTIVE" published: "2023-12-20" --- # The Provision of an Adventure Activity Licensing Authority Buyer: HEALTH & SAFETY EXECUTIVE Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3849bd7c-fdc3-40d0-aa6f-90de2e7afbf2 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-3849bd7c-fdc3-40d0-aa6f-90de2e7afbf2) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3849bd7c-fdc3-40d0-aa6f-90de2e7afbf2.json) ## Summary The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) is seeking tenders for "The Provision of an Adventure Activity Licensing Authority". This procurement falls under the architectural, construction, engineering, and inspection services category and has a value of £4,060,000. The tender is open for participation through an open procedure and the tender period ends on January 29, 2024. The contract is anticipated to start on April 1, 2024, and end on March 31, 2027. The buying organisation, HSE, is located in England and is the independent regulator of health and safety. The procurement aims to appoint a contractor to inspect providers of licensable outdoor activities, adhering to specific regulations. This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialised in adventure activity services, inspection services, and safety compliance to expand their operations. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that meet the necessary criteria are suited to compete for this contract. The accelerated procurement process allows for electronic access to tender documents, providing a streamlined approach for interested parties to engage with the procurement process. Businesses interested in delivering high-quality adventure activity licensing services should consider participating in this tender to grow their market presence and contribute to ensuring safety standards in the sector. ## Notice The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) is the independent regulator of health and safety and is sponsored by the Department of Work and Pensions (DWP). HSE is designated as the Adventure Activities Licensing Authority (AALA) in GB. The Adventure Activities Licensing Authority (AALA) is administered by HSE's Local Authority and Safety Unit (LASU). LASU sits within HSE's Operational Strategy Branch. LASU's Entertainment Leisure, Commercial and Consumer Services Sector team provides the policy lead on health and safety within the adventure activity sector, regardless of whether HSE or the Local Authority is the enforcing authority. The AALA was created following the Lyme Bay canoeing tragedy in March 1993. The MP for Plymouth Devonport, who represented the parents of those who died, introduced a Private Member's Bill, which became the Activity Centres (Young Persons' Safety) Act 1995. Tourism Quality Services (TQS) was the original AALA, until responsibility was transferred to HSE in 2007 however HSE contracted TQS to continue to operate the service on its behalf. From then TQS were formally known as the Adventure Activities Licensing Service (AALS). The Adventure Activities Licensing Regulations, created under the 1995 Act, apply to four groups of outdoor activities only: caving, climbing, trekking and water sports. These are defined in the Regulations. The Contractor, on behalf of the AALA, is under contract to inspect providers of licensable activities and make a judgement on their suitability to hold a license, in accordance with the legislation. The Contractor will adhere to the requirements of Regulation 6 (a) of the Regulations and only award licenses to applicants who meet the necessary criteria. 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 ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c101235b-d386-429b-af7a-df0fcc861311 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 20 Dec 2023 | | Submission deadline | 29 Jan 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2024 - 31 Mar 2027 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £4,060,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | HEALTH & SAFETY EXECUTIVE | | Locality | BOOTLE | | Post town | Liverpool | | Postcode | L20 7HS | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside | | ITL 3 | TLD73 Sefton | | Local authority | Sefton | | Electoral ward | Linacre | | Westminster constituency | Bootle | | Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England), TLL Wales, TLM Scotland | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services ### Codes - 71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services ## Release History - 20 Dec 2023 at 16:06 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c101235b-d386-429b-af7a-df0fcc861311 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c101235b-d386-429b-af7a-df0fcc861311 20th December 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/hse ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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