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title: "Voluntary Occurrence Reporting (VOR)"
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# Voluntary Occurrence Reporting (VOR)

Buyer: HEALTH & SAFETY EXECUTIVE  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04e1e3

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## Summary

The Health & Safety Executive (HSE) is currently in the tender stage for a contract titled "Voluntary Occurrence Reporting (VOR)". This falls under the industry category of Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services. The contract involves providing a Voluntary Occurrence Reporting System from 01 July 2025 to 30 June 2028, with an option to extend for an additional two years in annual increments. The procurement method being utilised is an open procedure, and the tender submission deadline is 14 March 2025. The VOR system will address fire and structural issues within the built environment, facilitating online and offline submission of reports, and ensuring receipt and processing of these reports. The contract value is stated at £1,620,000 GBP.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in construction-related, technical testing, analysis, and consultancy services, as well as those with experience in urban planning, engineering services, and related professional fields. Businesses well-versed in handling building safety, fire, and structural issues will find this opportunity particularly beneficial for growth. By participating, businesses will contribute to a critical safety infrastructure project, establishing a reporting system that enhances industry responsibility and the dissemination of effective safety solutions. It also enables the potential supplier to be recognised as a key player in the regulatory framework of building safety standards in the UK.

## Notice

HSE is seeking to put in place a contract for the provision of a Voluntary Occurrence Reporting System (VOR) for a period of three years (estimated to be 01 July 2025 to 30 June 2028) with provision to extend by a further two years in annual increments. It should be noted that it is HSE's expectation that any reports that are received prior to the contract expiry/termination date will be managed to a conclusion by the appointed Supplier. The delivery of a Voluntary Occurrence Reporting (VOR) system will need to encompass the professional and expert consideration of information about building safety in the built environment in terms of fire and structural issues, with reports submitted and published via an online portal. Professionals should also have the option to submit reports offline (using a form created for that purpose) and the operator must provide a service for the receipt and processing of these reports. It fulfils the statutory requirement for the regulator to appoint someone to deliver a voluntary reporting system, and the information received will also contribute to delivery of the statutory duty of the regulator to keep the safety and standard of buildings under review under Section 5 of the Act. The VOR system will also help to promote both a positive and learning culture within industry which will emphasise industry taking responsibility in developing and sharing solutions within the built environment, enabled by the operator

### Lot Information

Lot 1

HSE is seeking to put in place a contract for the provision of a Voluntary Occurrence Reporting System (VOR) for a period of three years (estimated to be 01 July 2025 to 30 June 2028) with provision to extend by a further two years in annual increments. It should be noted that it is HSE's expectation that any reports that are received prior to the contract expiry/termination date will be managed to a conclusion by the appointed Supplier. The delivery of a Voluntary Occurrence Reporting (VOR) system will need to encompass the professional and expert consideration of information about building safety in the built environment in terms of fire and structural issues, with reports submitted and published via an online portal. Professionals should also have the option to submit reports offline (using a form created for that purpose) and the operator must provide a service for the receipt and processing of these reports. It fulfils the statutory requirement for the regulator to appoint someone to deliver a voluntary reporting system, and the information received will also contribute to delivery of the statutory duty of the regulator to keep the safety and standard of buildings under review under Section 5 of the Act. The VOR system will also help to promote both a positive and learning culture within industry which will emphasise industry taking responsibility in developing and sharing solutions within the built environment, enabled by the operator Additional information: All tender documents are available via the HSE In-Tend supplier e-procurement portal. All responses and requests for clarification must be submitted via the portal. Registration is free of charge and can be completed via the following link: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/hse A Prior Information Notice was published previously under 2024/S 000-010292

Options: This contract is for 3 years plus 2 x 1 yearly extensions subject to both parties agreement.

Renewal: This contract is for 3 years plus 2 x 1 yearly extensions subject to both parties agreement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007503-2025 |
| 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 | 28 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Mar 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,620,000 |
| Lots value | £1,620,000 |
| 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
- 71200000 - Architectural and related services
- 71300000 - Engineering services
- 71400000 - Urban planning and landscape architectural services
- 71500000 - Construction-related services
- 71600000 - Technical testing, analysis and consultancy services

## Release History

- 28 Feb 2025 at 11:43 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007503-2025
- 14 Feb 2025 at 13:35 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005149-2025

## Notice URLs

- http://www.hse.gov.uk
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/hse

## Provenance

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