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title: "The Board Efficiency Review"
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# The Board Efficiency Review

Buyer: HEALTH & SAFETY EXECUTIVE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f15f9e6d-8b67-43b7-81f6-55ed3a01c70c

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## Summary

The Health & Safety Executive (HSE) is conducting a public procurement for "The Board Efficiency Review," focused on business and management consultancy services. The procurement period concluded on 22 December 2020, with the contract now awarded, effective from 18 January 2021, running until 31 March 2021. The procurement method used was a limited tender through a competitive quotation process, primarily targeting small and medium enterprises (SMEs) located in London, United Kingdom.

This tender presents a promising opportunity for SMEs specialised in consultancy services, particularly those with experience in board evaluations and organisational efficiency improvements. Businesses that can demonstrate a robust understanding of governance and performance management, as well as a capacity to engage with board members and executive teams, would be well positioned to compete. The successful bid awarded to SOCIA LIMITED highlights the achievable potential for companies excelling in this niche consulting market.

## Notice

Brief for independent Board Effectiveness review - 2020 BACKGROUND The DWP/HSE Framework Document requires the HSE Chair to ensure a formal and rigorous annual evaluation of the Board's performance and its committees, with independent input every three years. The last independent review was carried out 2017/18 and was conducted by the Disclosure and Barring Service, an executive non-departmental public body of the Home Office. A review was not carried out in 2018 as the organisation went through a DWP led Tailored Review, so an internal HSE review was carried out in August 2019. That review found: The Board is well managed and supported and notable there have been some good changes over the last year, particularly work on the strategy, improvements in ARAC and working better with MB. The main areas of improvement are around making the agenda and discussions sharper, continuing the move away from operational matters and further work on the board's risk appetite. A copy of that review and questions asked can be shared on request. SCOPE OF REVIEW Interviewees The board currently consists of 9 board members (BM) and one person 'co-opted' to the board as a developmental opportunity. The board normally consists of 11 BMs and there is recruitment beginning in the new year to fill these vacant posts and replace some BMs who's contract is coming to an end. On the operational side of HSE, there are 7 Executive Committee (EcCo) members who regularly attend the board to present papers. We would like all BMs, including the 'co-opted' person, and ExCo members to be interviewed for the review.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/192e8c0b-6956-4c08-bd5f-452b34e3f262 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Jan 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Dec 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Jan 2021 |
| Contract period | 18 Jan 2021 - 31 Mar 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £25,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £25,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | HEALTH & SAFETY EXECUTIVE |
| Locality | BOOTLE |
| Post town | Liverpool |
| Postcode | L20 7HS |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD73 Sefton |
| Local authority | Sefton |
| Electoral ward | Linacre |
| Westminster constituency | Bootle |
| Delivery location | TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SOCIA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

## Release History

- 19 Jan 2021 at 09:33 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/192e8c0b-6956-4c08-bd5f-452b34e3f262

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/192e8c0b-6956-4c08-bd5f-452b34e3f262
  19th January 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/30df91ab-2803-465c-9c52-88d7f7697460

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