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# Prior Information Notice for the Provision of Health & Safety Support Services

Buyer: HEALTH INNOVATION NORTH EAST AND NORTH CUMBRIA  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9164469b-346d-42a7-9689-ec4a7d206851

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## Summary

The Health Innovation North East and North Cumbria (HI NENC) has released a Prior Information Notice (PIN) to notify market participants about a forthcoming tender for Health and Safety support services. This procurement is classified under the 'Health and Safety services' (CPV: 71317200) industry category, with additional classifications such as health and safety consultancy and staff training services. HI NENC operates from Newcastle-upon-Tyne, United Kingdom, and offers a hybrid working arrangement for its staff. The engagement phase of this procurement process ends on 14th February 2025. The event is currently in the planning stage, with an Invitation to Quote expected to be issued to Lot 5 suppliers around mid-February 2025.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in Health and Safety services, including consultancy and training. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to participate. Successful bidders will provide access to competent personnel, maintain H&S policies, offer training through a learning management system, conduct periodic risk assessments, and deliver specialist advice as required. By joining HI NENC's Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) and applying for Lot 5, businesses can benefit from sustainable growth, expanded market reach, and a chance to contribute to ensuring a safe working environment.

## Notice

The purpose of this PIN is to inform market operators of a potential future exercise to procure Health and Safety support services to enable HI NENC to provide a safe working environment for its staff and visitors. HI NENC operates out of a single office based in the centre of Newcastle however we also support staff to work from home under a hybrid working arrangement. There are a number of in-house roles that manage Health and Safety within the office and home environments however these require access to a specialist H&S support service to include the following: * Access to a Competent Person in accordance with H&S Law. * Maintenance of our H&S Policy and Handbook. * Provision of a health and safety learning management system to train staff in how to maintain a safe working environment for them and their colleagues. * Completion of periodic H&S risk assessments for our operations. * Provision of specialist advice and guidance on specific H&S matters as and when required. Additional information: HI NENC would like to invite potential providers of Evaluation services to apply to our Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) DN670401 as a supplier. You can do this by following this link: https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=7c5bf33c-52fa-ed11-8122-005056b64545 This opportunity will be developed as a further competition under Lot 5 of our DPS. You should therefore ensure you apply to Lot 5 to be able to bid to provide this service. You are also welcome to apply for any other Lots on our DPS that you feel are relevant to your organisation. We are expecting to put out the Invitation to Quote to our Lot 5 suppliers around mid-February 2025. This timeline is subject to change. Interested suppliers are advised to apply to the DPS promptly to ensure they have been accepted to the framework and receive the competition notification. This notice is for information and engaging with the supply market only. It is not a binding statement of intent or call for competition. HI NENC reserves the right not to enter a formal process and not award a contract. The information contained in this notice, including information relating to the nature and scope of the requirements, the service classification of this requirement from the list of CPV codes, is only indicative of the HI NENC's current thinking and is neither exhaustive nor binding. HI NENC reserves the right at its absolute discretion to amend it at the time of issue of any further notices or at any other time. HI NENC will not be liable for any bid cost, expenditure, work or effort incurred by a potential supplier in acting on the basis of this PIN

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/de621bf8-8f2f-4965-857a-3a3f268ee2a7 |
| Notice type | Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Dynamic |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Jan 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 14 Feb 2025 |
| 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 | HEALTH INNOVATION NORTH EAST AND NORTH CUMBRIA |
| Locality | NEWCASTLE-UPON-TYNE |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE1 4WH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside |
| Local authority | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Electoral ward | Monument |
| Westminster constituency | Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 71317200 - Health and safety services
- 71317210 - Health and safety consultancy services
- 79417000 - Safety consultancy services
- 80511000 - Staff training services
- 80550000 - Safety training services

## Release History

- 13 Jan 2025 at 11:47 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/de621bf8-8f2f-4965-857a-3a3f268ee2a7
- 13 Jan 2025 at 11:42 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aba44f60-9778-4764-9139-2ba1345b2e5e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/de621bf8-8f2f-4965-857a-3a3f268ee2a7
  13th January 2025 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aba44f60-9778-4764-9139-2ba1345b2e5e
  13th January 2025 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=7c5bf33c-52fa-ed11-8122-005056b64545
  Advert - Prior Information Notice

## Notice URLs

- https://healthinnovationnenc.org.uk/

## Provenance

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