--- title: "REVIEW OF RESPONSIBILITIES, FOLLOWING THE CORONER'S LETTER FROM THE CAMBER SANDS INQUEST RAISING CONCERNS ABOUT THE ORGANISATION OF SAFETY ON THE BEACHES IN THE UK" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-59d726f4-ce5d-4563-b6f7-d99d74e524f6" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-59d726f4-ce5d-4563-b6f7-d99d74e524f6" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-59d726f4-ce5d-4563-b6f7-d99d74e524f6.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-59d726f4-ce5d-4563-b6f7-d99d74e524f6.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "MARITIME & COASTGUARD AGENCY" published: "2018-01-10" --- # REVIEW OF RESPONSIBILITIES, FOLLOWING THE CORONER'S LETTER FROM THE CAMBER SANDS INQUEST RAISING CONCERNS ABOUT THE ORGANISATION OF SAFETY ON THE BEACHES IN THE UK Buyer: MARITIME & COASTGUARD AGENCY Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-59d726f4-ce5d-4563-b6f7-d99d74e524f6 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-59d726f4-ce5d-4563-b6f7-d99d74e524f6) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-59d726f4-ce5d-4563-b6f7-d99d74e524f6.json) ## Summary The Maritime & Coastguard Agency (MCA) is currently seeking proposals for a review titled "Review of Responsibilities Following the Coroner's Letter from the Camber Sands Inquest Raising Concerns about the Organisation of Safety on the Beaches in the UK." This review aims to address issues related to water safety management in the UK following a series of drowning incidents. The procurement process is at the Tender stage, with a deadline for submissions set for 22nd January 2018. The contract period will commence on 28th January 2018 and run until 1st September 2018. This procurement falls under the Services industry category with a total estimated value of £18,000, utilizing an open procurement method. This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in performance review and safety consultancy services, particularly those with expertise in health, safety regulations, and local government operations. Potential bidders may include small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that can contribute insights into water safety, policy development, or risk management. The commissioned independent review will explore varied safety practices from leading nations, creating a scope for businesses with innovative solutions to enhance water safety measures in the UK. ## Notice Background Drowning and water-related suicide in the UK accounts for, on average, 600 deaths annually. Of these cases, accidental drowning deaths number, on average, 400 per year - approximately one fatal drowning every 22 hours. In the summer of 2016, seven men drowned in the sea at Camber Sands, this was followed by an inquest in June 2017 when the Coroner recommended that a review of responsibilities pertaining to beach safety in the current system should be carried out. The MCA in their response to the Coroner have committed to commissioning an independent review to gain an understanding of the national situation. The current statutory framework is a national system that is well equipped to address drowning emergencies, after the incident, through the UK Search and Rescue responsibilities, but one that is comparably less effective at identifying and preventing the causes. There is ambiguity in terms of who has responsibility for managing water safety risks. The current prevention arrangements, particularly at a local level, are at best difficult to understand and interpret. This lack of clarity can inhibit possible duty holders from taking action to reduce risk. General Requirement The contractor is invited to conduct a review and provide a report that incorporates the output requirement as detailed below. Scope 1. Review existing applicable law: not limited to Health and Safety at Work Act, Occupiers Liability Acts 1984/1955 and Civil Contingencies Act. 2. Explore statutory options equivalent to those offered by 'The Road Traffic Act 1988'. And explore the duty upon local authorities to assess and develop measures to address water safety harm. 3. Carry out a survey to capture UK stakeholder's comments and views. 4. Undertake comparisons and identify good practice with other leading nations not limited to Australia, New Zealand, Canada, Germany and Ireland, along with similar injury risk themes such as road traffic or fire risks. Considerations to include, cost, resources, political and environmental factors. 5. Identify thematic good practice not limited to Road safety, Fire in the home, Workplace Safety and Public Health. 6. Carry out sample visits to locations in the UK where the impacts of good practice can be seen. 7. Analyse key organisation's roles and identify gaps in responsibilities. As a result of this review and subsequent report the MCA working with the National Water Safety Forum will decide what future actions will be progressed. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a5757fe2-7e7b-4be7-a983-2589a174208e | | 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 | 10 Jan 2018 | | Submission deadline | 22 Jan 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 28 Jan 2018 - 1 Sep 2018 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £18,000 | | 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 | MARITIME & COASTGUARD AGENCY | | Locality | SOUTHAMPTON | | Post town | Southampton | | Postcode | SO15 1EG | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight | | ITL 3 | TLJ32 Southampton | | Local authority | Southampton | | Electoral ward | Banister & Polygon | | Westminster constituency | Southampton Itchen | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79313000 - Performance review services - 79417000 - Safety consultancy services ## Release History - 10 Jan 2018 at 11:14 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a5757fe2-7e7b-4be7-a983-2589a174208e - 8 Jan 2018 at 17:00 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a5757fe2-7e7b-4be7-a983-2589a174208e ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a5757fe2-7e7b-4be7-a983-2589a174208e 10th January 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d58081af-95c3-4a8a-864c-150fd4e9defd Specification requirement - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/1726f975-bb0e-41b9-b1a9-136d0286959c Instructions for Tenderers - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/76b268a1-29de-4270-903c-06fea14675df E tender label - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/3bdc1da7-23e7-466a-a348-b40cd55fb6be Form of Tender - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/54bdcb5f-dc18-450c-b318-85b132267927 Terms and Conditions - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e21858fb-0f2c-44f9-bae8-52e64e8e8d3e Invitation to tender letter - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/62be9ecb-d1ca-40f3-9fd9-626d9f15d95c Clarification Questions V1 ## Notice URLs - https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/maritime-and-coastguard-agency ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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