Scope
Reference
ID638
Description
The Contracting Authority is inviting tenders from Suppliers who can provide a comprehensive Health & Safety (H&S) service to support compliance, risk management, and continuous improvement across its housing management, maintenance, and property development operations.
In line with the National Procurement Policy Statement, the Contracting Authority has a strong preference for locally based service providers (which covers Oswestry, through to Shrewsbury and down to Bridgnorth), to facilitate regular on-site visits and build collaborative working relationships. This specification defines eight core service areas, expected deliverables, qualification requirements, and performance standards.
Total value (estimated)
- £550,000 excluding VAT
- £660,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2029
- Possible extension to 31 March 2031
- 5 years
Description of possible extension:
2 years extension can be provided subject to supplier performance and the client's agreement.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 71317210 - Health and safety consultancy services
Contract locations
- UKG22 - Shropshire CC
Participation
Legal and financial capacity conditions of participation
see Tender documents for information
Technical ability conditions of participation
see Tender documents for information
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
12 January 2026, 5:00pm
Tender submission deadline
19 January 2026, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
25 February 2026
Recurring procurement
Publication date of next tender notice (estimated): 25 November 2030
Award criteria
| Name | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quality Criteria | See Tender Documents |
Quality | 60.00% |
| Pricing Criteria | See Tender Documents |
Price | 40.00% |
Other information
Applicable trade agreements
- Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Contracting authority
Shropshire Towns and Rural Housing
- Companies House: 08289137
Ptarmigan House Sitka Drive,Shrewsbury Business Park
Shrewsbury
SY2 6LG
United Kingdom
Contact name: Gary Stephens
Email: gary.stephens@starhousing.org.uk
Website: http://www.starhousing.org
Region: UKG22 - Shropshire CC
Organisation type: Public undertaking (commercial organisation subject to public authority oversight)