--- title: "Aviation Safety Audits of Crown Dependencies (Prior Information Notice Survey)" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-63e23fc7-bd21-4637-9495-ce8f99de5a37" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-63e23fc7-bd21-4637-9495-ce8f99de5a37" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-63e23fc7-bd21-4637-9495-ce8f99de5a37.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-63e23fc7-bd21-4637-9495-ce8f99de5a37.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT" published: "2023-04-24" --- # Aviation Safety Audits of Crown Dependencies (Prior Information Notice Survey) Buyer: DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-63e23fc7-bd21-4637-9495-ce8f99de5a37 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-63e23fc7-bd21-4637-9495-ce8f99de5a37) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-63e23fc7-bd21-4637-9495-ce8f99de5a37.json) ## Summary The Department for Transport is planning an Aviation Safety Audits procurement process for Crown Dependencies and Gibraltar. The goal is to appoint external auditors to ensure compliance with International Civil Aviation Organisation standards. The process involves assessing responses to safety audit questions and reviewing corrective action plans. The procurement stage is currently in the planning phase, with an engagement end date set for 5th May 2023. This tender presents an opportunity for businesses in the aviation safety and consultancy sectors. Suppliers with expertise in air navigation, aerodromes, and safety auditing may find this tender suitable. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate in the process. Interested parties can engage with the Department for Transport by providing feedback and capabilities in preparation for the upcoming procurement opportunity. ## Notice The Department for Transport is exploring the possibility of appointing external auditors to conduct an aviation safety audit of the three UK Crown Dependencies (CD) (Isle of Man, Guernsey and Jersey) and Gibraltar. The audits will ensure the provisions and Standards and Recommended Practices (SARPs) of the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) are being maintained. They will assess their responses and evidence to the ICAO Universal Safety Oversight Audit Programme (USOAP) Protocol Questions (PQs) across all technical areas, as satisfactory or non-satisfactory and consequently reviewing the Corrective Action Plans produced. The audit may cover the 5 Technical Areas below, plus a review of Legislation and Organisation: - Air Worthiness - Flight Operations - Aerodromes and Ground Aids - Personnel Licensing - Air Navigation Services We are publishing this Prior Information Notice to request feedback from suppliers to establish the current capabilities, capacities, and appetite of the market, including to: - Explore what suppliers are present in this sector, including if there is appetite to work with DfT - Understand who suppliers work with (consortiums, or sub-contractors) and what services can be delivered. - Obtain views and advice on how best to conduct the audit (given the number of technical areas and locations) - Obtain considerations and feedback on how and when work can be delivered Please see attached 'Crown Dependency Audit - Prior Information Notice' for your completion and return via email to AviationSafety@dft.gov.uk by 5th May 12pm (midday). Any input that could be provided would be most appreciated and may be used to inform the potential procurement opportunity. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b10466a9-a538-4837-8e84-1ad6d38beb33 | | Notice type | Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 24 Apr 2023 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 5 May 2023 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planning | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | South West London | | Postcode | SW1P 4DR | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West | | ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London | | Local authority | Westminster | | Electoral ward | Vincent Square | | Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster | | Delivery location | TLI London | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport) - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 60410000 - Scheduled air transport services - 60420000 - Non-scheduled air transport services - 60440000 - Aerial and related services - 71311200 - Transport systems consultancy services - 71317200 - Health and safety services - 71317210 - Health and safety consultancy services - 79212000 - Auditing services - 79417000 - Safety consultancy services - 80330000 - Safety education services ## Release History - 24 Apr 2023 at 13:36 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b10466a9-a538-4837-8e84-1ad6d38beb33 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b10466a9-a538-4837-8e84-1ad6d38beb33 24th April 2023 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/eae41e37-a9c6-4766-aedb-dcdfb5f7b355 n/a ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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