--- title: "The Provision of an Adventure Activity Licensing Authority" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0428cb" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0428cb" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0428cb.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0428cb.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "HEALTH & SAFETY EXECUTIVE" published: "2023-12-20" --- # The Provision of an Adventure Activity Licensing Authority Buyer: HEALTH & SAFETY EXECUTIVE Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0428cb [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0428cb) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0428cb.json) ## Summary The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) is seeking to procure the provision of an Adventure Activity Licensing Authority. The tender, with reference ID HSE/T4516, falls under the services category within the architectural, construction, engineering, and inspection services industry. The contract value is £4,060,000. The procurement process is currently in the planning stage, with a tender period ending on January 29, 2024. The buying organisation, HSE, based in Bootle, United Kingdom, has initiated an open procedure for this contract. The contract is set to commence on April 1, 2024, for an initial 3-year period, with the possibility of extension for up to 2 years. This tender presents an opportunity for businesses in the adventure activity sector to participate in the licensing process for caving, climbing, trekking, and water sports activities. Businesses providing architectural, construction, engineering, or inspection services may find this tender particularly relevant. The procurement method for this contract is an open procedure, with accelerated features to facilitate swift access to tender documents electronically. Interested parties can submit their bids via electronic or written means, with further details available at the specified submission link. The award period is scheduled to start on January 29, 2024, signalling an impactful milestone in the contracting process. ## Notice The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) is the independent regulator of health and safety and is sponsored by the Department of Work and Pensions (DWP). HSE is designated as the Adventure Activities Licensing Authority (AALA) in GB. The Adventure Activities Licensing Authority (AALA) is administered by HSE's Local Authority and Safety Unit (LASU). LASU sits within HSE's Operational Strategy Branch. LASU's Entertainment Leisure, Commercial and Consumer Services Sector team provides the policy lead on health and safety within the adventure activity sector, regardless of whether HSE or the Local Authority is the enforcing authority. The AALA was created following the Lyme Bay canoeing tragedy in March 1993. The MP for Plymouth Devonport, who represented the parents of those who died, introduced a Private Member's Bill, which became the Activity Centres (Young Persons' Safety) Act 1995. Tourism Quality Services (TQS) was the original AALA, until responsibility was transferred to HSE in 2007 however HSE contracted TQS to continue to operate the service on its behalf. From then TQS were formally known as the Adventure Activities Licensing Service (AALS). The Adventure Activities Licensing Regulations, created under the 1995 Act, apply to four groups of outdoor activities only: caving, climbing, trekking and water sports. These are defined in the Regulations. The Contractor, on behalf of the AALA, is under contract to inspect providers of licensable activities and make a judgement on their suitability to hold a license, in accordance with the legislation. The Contractor will adhere to the requirements of Regulation 6 (a) of the Regulations and only award licenses to applicants who meet the necessary criteria. ### Lot Information Lot 1 HSE intend to enter into an agreement for an initial 3 year period, with the option to extend for a further 2 years, in annual increments. Renewal: HSE intend to enter into an agreement for an initial 3 year period, with the option to extend for a further 2 years, in annual increments. Any further renewals will be tenderered via the application procurement regulations in force at the time this commences. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037516-2023 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 20 Dec 2023 | | Submission deadline | 29 Jan 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2024 - 31 Mar 2027 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £4,060,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | 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 | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England), TLL Wales, TLM Scotland | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services ### Codes - 71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services ## Release History - 20 Dec 2023 at 15:22 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037516-2023 ## Notice URLs - https://hse.gov.uk - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/hse ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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