--- title: "External Accreditation and Moderation of HSE's Programme of Regulatory Training for New Inspectors" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-041063" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-041063" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-041063.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-041063.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "HEALTH & SAFETY EXECUTIVE" published: "2023-10-31" --- # External Accreditation and Moderation of HSE's Programme of Regulatory Training for New Inspectors Buyer: HEALTH & SAFETY EXECUTIVE Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-041063 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-041063) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-041063.json) ## Summary The Health & Safety Executive (HSE) has recently completed the award process for a contract titled "External Accreditation and Moderation of HSE's Programme of Regulatory Training for New Inspectors". The procurement falls under the services category with a focus on training services. The contract involves the accreditation of key milestones of the training programme for new inspectors, a vital requirement for continued employment in HSE. The procurement method used was Negotiated without publication of a contract notice. The buying organisation, HSE, is based in the UK. The current contract expires in March 2024, aligning with HSE's new strategy that may result in a restructured training programme and qualification needs. This tender presents an opportunity for businesses that specialize in accreditation and training services, particularly in the health and safety sector. Companies experienced in providing bespoke training programmes and accreditation services for regulatory functions could find this contract suitable for growth and collaboration. The Health & Safety Executive's focus on ensuring competency in a wide range of industry sectors underlines the importance of high-quality training services to support regulatory and enforcement functions. Understanding the evolving needs of the HSE and the regulatory landscape can be key for businesses looking to engage with this tender effectively. ## Notice "HSE recruits inspectors and technical specialists in England/Wales and Scotland to regulate health and safety over a wide range of industry sectors. Inspectors and specialists join HSE with a wide variety of backgrounds, qualifications and experience, HSE provides a comprehensive training programme to ensure competency in the broad range of skills and knowledge needed to perform their regulatory and enforcement functions. This is achieved through an accredited bespoke qualification at SCQF level 11 (post-graduate - equivalent to RQF level 7). Successfully attainment of the qualification is a contractual requirement of continued employment in HSE. The current contract is due to expire in March 2024. HSE has recently published a new strategy which will lead to a new operating model. This is still under development and may lead to a restructure of the training programme and different qualification needs. Recruitment of B4 trainee inspectors and Specialist inspectors will continue during and beyond implementation of the new operating model. Until a new structure is in place, the training of new inspectors will continue as is. A new contract will be required post March 2024 for the independent accreditation of key milestones of the training programme." ### Lot Information Lot 1 "HSE recruits inspectors and technical specialists in England/Wales and Scotland to regulate health and safety over a wide range of industry sectors. Inspectors and specialists join HSE with a wide variety of backgrounds, qualifications and experience, HSE provides a comprehensive training programme to ensure competency in the broad range of skills and knowledge needed to perform their regulatory and enforcement functions. This is achieved through an accredited bespoke qualification at SCQF level 11 (post-graduate - equivalent to RQF level 7). Successfully attainment of the qualification is a contractual requirement of continued employment in HSE. The current contract is due to expire in March 2024. HSE has recently published a new strategy which will lead to a new operating model. This is still under development and may lead to a restructure of the training programme and different qualification needs. Recruitment of B4 trainee inspectors and Specialist inspectors will continue during and beyond implementation of the new operating model. Until a new structure is in place, the training of new inspectors will continue as is. A new contract will be required post March 2024 for the independent accreditation of key milestones of the training programme." ### Procurement Information HSE has recently published a new strategy which will lead to a new operating model. This is still under development and may lead to a restructure of the training programme and different qualification needs. Recruitment of B4 trainee inspectors and Specialist inspectors will continue during and beyond implementation of the new operating model. Until a new structure is in place, the training of new inspectors will continue as is. A new contract will be required post March 2024 for the independent accreditation of key milestones of the training programme ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032084-2023 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Limited | | Procurement method details | Negotiated without publication of a contract notice | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 31 Oct 2023 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 31 Oct 2023 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £54,020 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Active | ## 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 | Not specified | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | THE NATIONAL EXAMINATION BOARD IN OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH (NEBOSH | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 80500000 - Training services ## Release History - 31 Oct 2023 at 10:23 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032084-2023 ## Notice URLs - http://www.hse.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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