--- title: "Thetford Town Council Health and Safety Consultant" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-b5c18813-86a3-4222-8ba6-e798ac713e34" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-b5c18813-86a3-4222-8ba6-e798ac713e34" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b5c18813-86a3-4222-8ba6-e798ac713e34.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b5c18813-86a3-4222-8ba6-e798ac713e34.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "THETFORD TOWN COUNCIL - MAIN NUMBER" published: "2019-02-12" --- # Thetford Town Council Health and Safety Consultant Buyer: THETFORD TOWN COUNCIL - MAIN NUMBER Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b5c18813-86a3-4222-8ba6-e798ac713e34 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-b5c18813-86a3-4222-8ba6-e798ac713e34) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b5c18813-86a3-4222-8ba6-e798ac713e34.json) ## Summary The Thetford Town Council is seeking tenders for a Health and Safety Consultant through an open procurement process, identified as TTC/19/006. The bid submission deadline is at noon on 1st March 2019, with the contract set to commence on 1st April 2019 and continue until 31st March 2022. The successful consultant will be responsible for a range of health and safety services, including onsite inspections and policy documentation, as the council operates within the health and safety consultancy services industry, specifically in Thetford, Norfolk. This tender presents a valuable opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) with relevant experience and qualifications, particularly those holding a Nebosh Diploma. Companies capable of providing comprehensive health and safety advice and services would be well-suited to compete for this contract, potentially expanding their client base by partnering with a local council and enhancing their portfolio in the public sector. ## Notice Tuesday, 12 February 2019- TTC/19/006 The Town Council is seeking tenders for a Health and Safety Consultant to advise the council. For the period April 2019 - March 2022 Thetford Town Council require costs to provide the following services:- 1. A qualified Health & Safety Consultant to act as a dedicated point of contact for officers of the council. 2. To act as the legally required Competent Person for Health & Safety on behalf of the Council 3. Undertake 4 days of onsite inspections annually, visiting premises and sites to review current arrangements and carry out a comprehensive General Risk Assessment (GRA) as required by Management of Health & Safety at Work Regulations 1999. Provide written reports of findings 4. Produce documentation for the Town Council eg Health & Safety Policy including a Fire Policy, Health & Safety Handbook and Health and Safety Action Plan identifying priority actions and timescales. 5. Access to unlimited telephone and email assistance from Health & Safety Consultant 6. Emergency assistance in the case of, for example, enforcement visits and accident investigations. 7. In event of serious accident, investigation and liaison with the authorities. 8. Access to a website providing a wide range of H&S materials; eg H&S documents (assessments, policy, inspections, action plan and handbook), 9. Access to quality Health and safety training 10. Legal Expenses Insurance in case of Health & Safety Prosecution. Tender Requirements: 1. A fully costed quotation for the annual cost and for the 3 years. 2. Details of your companies experience and qualifications (Minimum Nebosh Diploma) 3. Details of how you would provide the service listed above. 4. Details of 2 references 5. Copy of Public Liability and Indemnity Insurance. 6. Sample risk assessments and safe systems of work. Failure to supply any of the information requested in the attached specification will result in the tenders being rejected. Contact name and number Tina Cunnell Thetford Town Council. Tenders to be received by noon, Friday 1st of March 2019. Tender to be sent in sealed inner envelopes to be clearly marked 'Tender - Health and Safety For the Attention of the Town Clerk, Thetford Town Council Postal Address: The Carnegie, Cage Lane, Thetford, Norfolk, IP24 2DSAP Details of the winning contract will be published IAW Local Government Transparency Code 2014. Should you require further information over and above the Tender requirements then please do not hesitate to call. Yours sincerely Tina Cunnell BSc (Hons) Town Clerk ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/53355008-f881-4619-b6c0-7b30cf817520 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 12 Feb 2019 | | Submission deadline | 1 Mar 2019 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2019 - 31 Mar 2022 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £2,000 | | 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 | THETFORD TOWN COUNCIL - MAIN NUMBER | | Locality | THETFORD | | Post town | Ipswich | | Postcode | IP24 2DS | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH5 Norfolk | | ITL 3 | TLH53 Breckland and South Norfolk | | Local authority | Breckland | | Electoral ward | Thetford Castle | | Westminster constituency | South West Norfolk | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services ### Codes - 71317210 - Health and safety consultancy services ## Release History - 12 Feb 2019 at 12:49 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/53355008-f881-4619-b6c0-7b30cf817520 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/53355008-f881-4619-b6c0-7b30cf817520 12th February 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b582c951-f6a5-4789-aa75-bb473789c92c Tender letter ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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