# Provision of COSHH \(Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 2002\) advice services

> Tender notice from UK public-sector procurement sources.

## Key facts

- Public buyer: [DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS](/buyers/department-for-environment-food-rural-affairs/contract-awards)
- Tender value: £50,000
- Published: 3 August 2023
- Planned start: 1 October 2023
- Planned end: 31 March 2024
- Stage: open_tender
- Procurement category: services
- Notice ID: f4b46c9d-1511-4c4f-a190-f3a997e08db5-669012
- OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3d5cfdb3-43a7-4004-8c79-42edde98f58a

## Description

"Provide expert advice on all aspects of COSHH \(Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 2002\) to ensure we are legally compliant with the regulations\. We require supplier to: 1\) Provide expert advice with regards to COSHH: a\) Help us maintain legal compliance, advising us on changes to COSHH legislation and how that impacts on our work; b\) Provide advice on risk management, including appropriate PPE and compliance with COSHH; 2\) Review and comment on our new COSHH risk assessment format\. This is divided into two sections: the assessment for the end user \(broadly, the hazards, risks and controls of the chosen substance/methodology\), and the decision log \(broadly, underpinning considerations e\.g\. alternative substances\)\. 3\) Prepare and develop new COSHH risk assessments: a\) These must be prepared in accordance with the COSHH Regulations and the HSE Approved Code of Practice reference number L5\. b\) Note: we require these to be bespoke assessments, as opposed to software generated\. c\) Consult with nominated users \(within the Environment Agency\) to understand how the substance is used and whether the proposed control measures are practicable\. d\) Provide COSHH Assessments in the new Environment Agency format \(split into assessment and decision log\)\. e\) Provide assessments for planned or occasional exposure to substances\. 4\) Review our existing COSHH Assessments: a\) Check whether they are still suitable and sufficient; b\) Update to new format\. " Additional information: To apply please respond to the attached Invitation to Quote and associated documents\. Email your response to Lucy\.Stephenson@environment-agency\.gov\.uk and Bridget\.ellerington@environment-agency\.gov\.uk\. Tenders to be received no later than 16:00 on 21st August 2023\.

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## Source

[View the original notice on Contracts Finder](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f4b46c9d-1511-4c4f-a190-f3a997e08db5-669012)