Published date: 24 April 2023
Closed early engagement
Contract summary
Industry
Scheduled air transport services - 60410000
Non-scheduled air transport services - 60420000
Aerial and related services - 60440000
Transport systems consultancy services - 71311200
Health and safety services - 71317200
Health and safety consultancy services - 71317210
Auditing services - 79212000
Safety consultancy services - 79417000
Safety education services - 80330000
Location of contract
SW1P 4DR
Procurement reference
tender_365999/1206632
Published date
24 April 2023
Closing date
5 May 2023
Contract is suitable for SMEs?
Yes
Contract is suitable for VCSEs?
Yes
Description
The Department for Transport is exploring the possibility of appointing external auditors to conduct an aviation safety audit of the three UK Crown Dependencies (CD) (Isle of Man, Guernsey and Jersey) and Gibraltar. The audits will ensure the provisions and Standards and Recommended Practices (SARPs) of the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) are being maintained. They will assess their responses and evidence to the ICAO Universal Safety Oversight Audit Programme (USOAP) Protocol Questions (PQs) across all technical areas, as satisfactory or non-satisfactory and consequently reviewing the Corrective Action Plans produced.
The audit may cover the 5 Technical Areas below, plus a review of Legislation and Organisation:
- Air Worthiness
- Flight Operations
- Aerodromes and Ground Aids
- Personnel Licensing
- Air Navigation Services
We are publishing this Prior Information Notice to request feedback from suppliers to establish the current capabilities, capacities, and appetite of the market, including to:
- Explore what suppliers are present in this sector, including if there is appetite to work with DfT
- Understand who suppliers work with (consortiums, or sub-contractors) and what services can be delivered.
- Obtain views and advice on how best to conduct the audit (given the number of technical areas and locations)
- Obtain considerations and feedback on how and when work can be delivered
Please see attached 'Crown Dependency Audit - Prior Information Notice' for your completion and return via email to AviationSafety@dft.gov.uk by 5th May 12pm (midday).
Any input that could be provided would be most appreciated and may be used to inform the potential procurement opportunity.
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Great Minster House, Horseferry Road
London
SW1P 4DR
England
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