--- title: "Provision of COSHH (Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 2002) advice services" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-3d5cfdb3-43a7-4004-8c79-42edde98f58a" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-3d5cfdb3-43a7-4004-8c79-42edde98f58a" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3d5cfdb3-43a7-4004-8c79-42edde98f58a.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3d5cfdb3-43a7-4004-8c79-42edde98f58a.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS" published: "2023-08-04" --- # Provision of COSHH (Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 2002) advice services Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3d5cfdb3-43a7-4004-8c79-42edde98f58a [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-3d5cfdb3-43a7-4004-8c79-42edde98f58a) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3d5cfdb3-43a7-4004-8c79-42edde98f58a.json) ## Summary The Department for Environment Food & Rural Affairs has initiated a tender process titled "Provision of COSHH (Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 2002) advice services" in the research and development services and related consultancy services category. The procurement method is a limited competitive quotation, with a tender deadline of 21st August 2023. The contract period is set to start on 1st October 2023 and end on 31st March 2024. Businesses in the United Kingdom focusing on COSHH services and consultancy would find this opportunity suitable for growth. This tender offers opportunities for SMEs in the services sector to engage with the Department for Environment Food & Rural Affairs. It involves providing expert advice on COSHH compliance and developing new risk assessments. The procurement process is currently at the planning stage, with a focus on fostering innovation and compliance within the hazardous substances sector. Businesses adept at regulatory compliance and risk management, particularly in the field of COSHH, are encouraged to participate and contribute their expertise to this contracting process. ## Notice Provide expert advice on all aspects of COSHH (Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 2002) to ensure we are legally compliant with the regulations. We require supplier to: 1. Provide expert advice with regards to COSHH: a. Help us maintain legal compliance, advising us on changes to COSHH legislation and how that impacts on our work; b. Provide advice on risk management, including appropriate PPE and compliance with COSHH. 2. Review and comment on our new COSHH risk assessment format. This is divided into two sections: the assessment for the end user (broadly, the hazards, risks and controls of the chosen substance/methodology), and the decision log (broadly, underpinning considerations e.g. alternative substances). 3. Review and comment on our question prompt sheet, which is based on the COSHH Regulations and the ACoP L5, to ensure it is suitable as an aide-memoire for assessors and reviewers. 4. Prepare and develop new COSHH risk assessments: a. These must be prepared in accordance with the COSHH Regulations and the HSE Approved Code of Practice reference number L5. b. Note: we require these to be bespoke assessments, as opposed to software generated. c. Consult with nominated users (within the Environment Agency) to understand how the substance is used and whether the proposed control measures are practicable. d. Provide COSHH Assessments in the new Environment Agency format (split into assessment and decision log). e. Provide assessments for planned or occasional exposure to substances. 5. Review our existing COSHH Assessments: a. Check whether they are still suitable and sufficient; b. Update to new format. Additional information: To apply please respond to the attached Invitation to Quote and associated documents. Email your response to Lucy.Stephenson@environment-agency.gov.uk and Bridget.ellerington@environment-agency.gov.uk. Tenders to be received no later than 16:00 on 21st August 2023. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f4b46c9d-1511-4c4f-a190-f3a997e08db5 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Limited | | Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 4 Aug 2023 | | Submission deadline | 21 Aug 2023 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 30 Sep 2023 - 31 Mar 2024 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £50,000 | | 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 | DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS | | Locality | EXETER | | Post town | Exeter | | Postcode | EX2 7LQ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon | | ITL 3 | TLK43 Devon CC | | Local authority | Exeter | | Electoral ward | St Loyes | | Westminster constituency | Exmouth and Exeter East | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ### Codes - 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ## Release History - 4 Aug 2023 at 09:25 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f4b46c9d-1511-4c4f-a190-f3a997e08db5 - 3 Aug 2023 at 15:31 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f4b46c9d-1511-4c4f-a190-f3a997e08db5 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f4b46c9d-1511-4c4f-a190-f3a997e08db5 4th August 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/2b62801a-8c54-4d2d-ad0b-d68c4a469fa9 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/063fb3d9-383d-4795-a1e7-4369ab41aafd ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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