Scope
Reference
ID638
Description
STAR Housing is going to award a contract for the provision of Health & Safety advisory and support services to a single supplier, following a compliant tender process in line with STAR Housing Financial Regulations and the Procurement Act thresholds for Services. The contract will operate under a multi-tier service arrangement with an agreed Service Level Agreement (SLA) and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to ensure value for money and service performance. The initial contract term is three (3) years with the option to extend for up to a further two (2) years.
Contract 1. STAR Housing Health and Safety Mid Tier Contract
Supplier
Contract value
- £550,000 excluding VAT
- £660,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Award decision date
6 February 2026
Date assessment summaries were sent to tenderers
6 February 2026
Standstill period
- End: 26 February 2026
- 8 working days
Earliest date the contract will be signed
2 March 2026
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2029
- Possible extension to 31 March 2031
- 5 years
Description of possible extension:
Extension will be subject to supplier performance
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 71317210 - Health and safety consultancy services
Contract locations
- UKG2 - Shropshire and Staffordshire
Information about tenders
- 4 tenders received
- 4 tenders assessed in the final stage:
- 4 submitted by small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- 0 submitted by voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
- 1 supplier awarded contracts
- 3 suppliers unsuccessful (details included for contracts over £5 million)
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Supplier
Safety Fot Group Ltd
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PVTJ-8772-XZWM
Park View Business Centre
Combermere, Whitchurch
SY13 4AL
United Kingdom
Email: markdyche@safetyfro.co.uk
Region: UKD62 - Cheshire East
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): No
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 1. STAR Housing Health and Safety Mid Tier Contract
Contracting authority
Shropshire Towns and Rural Housing Limited
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PWCB-8828-QVJL
Ptarmigan House
Shrewsbury
SY2 6LG
United Kingdom
Contact name: Gary Stephens
Region: UKG22 - Shropshire CC
Organisation type: Public undertaking (commercial organisation subject to public authority oversight)