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title: "Framework Agreement for the provision of Undertaking and Production of Water Hygiene Risk Assessments and Audits"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06467e"
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buyer: "STAFFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
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# Framework Agreement for the provision of Undertaking and Production of Water Hygiene Risk Assessments and Audits

Buyer: STAFFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06467e

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Framework Agreement for the provision of Undertaking and Production of Water Hygiene Risk Assessments and Audits" has been completed by Staffordshire County Council. The framework aims to deliver water hygiene risk assessments across 493 properties, including schools, residential homes, and civic buildings in Stafford, UK. The procurement method employed was an open procedure, culminating in an award made on 20th May 2026, with the contract signed and expected to commence on 15th June 2026. The agreement, initially intended to run until 14th June 2028, includes options to extend up to June 2030.

This tender represents valuable opportunities for businesses specialising in water safety and compliance, particularly those familiar with hot and cold domestic systems. LIFE ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES LIMITED, a small to medium-sized enterprise (SME), has been awarded this single-supplier framework, suggesting the potential for strong SME engagement in similar future contracts. Companies with technical expertise in risk assessments, compliance with water regulations, and experience in the local public sector environment would find this framework particularly beneficial for business growth.

## Notice

The Council has awarded a Framework Agreement for the provision of Water Hygiene Risk Assessments and Audits. The works covered by this contract are intended to: * Comply with the requirement of the Approved Code of Practice L8 (the control of legionella bacteria in water systems) to maintain current legionella risk assessments * Assess the risk of scalding * Assess compliance with the water regulations. The above will be achieved by the successful contractor undertaking site-based surveys and audits to produce water hygiene risk assessments. The systems to be covered by this Contract are both hot and cold domestic systems, together with any permanently connected equipment including rainwater harvesting systems but excluding air conditioning equipment, swimming pools and hydrotherapy pools. Currently there are 493 properties across a range of local authority properties which include schools, residential homes, civic buildings, offices, fire stations, enterprise centres and small industrial units.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: 2 x 1 years to extend to 31st May 2029 and 31st May 2030

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045994-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Mar 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | 14 Jun 2026 - 14 Jun 2028 |
| Recurrence | 2030-01-15 |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £330,000 |
| Lots value | £330,000 |
| Awards value | £330,000 |
| Contracts value | £330,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | STAFFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Additional buyers | CANNOCK CHASE DISTRICT COUNCIL; SOUTH STAFFORDSHIRE DISTRICT COUNCIL; STAFFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | STAFFORD |
| Post town | Stoke-on-Trent |
| Postcode | ST16 2DH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLG24 Staffordshire CC |
| Local authority | Cannock Chase |
| Electoral ward | Cannock Park & Old Fallow |
| Westminster constituency | Cannock Chase |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | LIFE ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting
- 65 - Public utilities
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 31161400 - Primary water systems
- 65100000 - Water distribution and related services
- 71800000 - Consulting services for water-supply and waste consultancy

## Release History

- 20 May 2026 at 07:36 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045994-2026
- 30 Apr 2026 at 14:21 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040041-2026
- 4 Feb 2026 at 10:11 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009806-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045994-2026
  20th May 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040041-2026
  30th April 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009806-2026
  4th February 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://supplierlive.proactisp2p.com
  Proactis E-tendering system
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-11346
  SCC E-Tendering Portal User Guide
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-16387
  IA3767 Framework Agreement.pdf
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-16388
  IA3767 Schedule 5 Call off Terms and Conditions.pdf

## Notice URLs

- http://www.lifeenvironmental.com
- https://ssip.org.uk/members/#
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.staffordshire.gov.uk

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