Compliance Consultancy Framework - Water Hygiene Risk Assessments
Framework Description
South East Consortium's Water Hygiene Risk Assessments lot provides pre-qualified consultants to assess legionella and other water quality risks and to run monitoring programmes on monthly, quarterly, bi-annual or annual cycles. It is part of the Consortium's Compliance Consultancy framework, was awarded on 1 October 2024 and runs until 30 September 2028.
Context & Use Case
Public sector landlords and operators of healthcare, education and residential estates must manage water hygiene under COSHH and the HSE's HSG274 guidance. They use this lot to commission legionella risk assessments and monitoring at the frequencies their water safety plans set, calling off by direct award or by mini-competition between the appointed consultancies.
Scope of Services
Legionella risk assessments Monthly, quarterly, bi-annual and annual monitoring Hazard identification and risk evaluation Water safety plan support Compliance documentation and reporting
Lots
Single lot (Water Hygiene Risk Assessments, within the Compliance Consultancy framework)
Who Can Apply
Suits water hygiene consultancies with Legionella Control Association membership or equivalent accreditation and a record of running assessment programmes for public clients. Applications for this lot are closed until SEC re-tenders it, likely around 30 September 2028.
Buyer Benefits
Legionella control is a legal duty with serious consequences, so buyers want accredited assessors whose reports stand up to scrutiny. The lot gives them a quick way to schedule recurring monitoring across large estates, with reporting that feeds their compliance records.
Next Steps
Appointed consultancies should show SEC members how their scheduling and reporting keep water safety plans on track. Others should prepare for the re-tender around September 2028: collect LCA membership evidence, sample risk assessments, programme volumes and client references from housing, health or education estates.
How Athena Can Help
Water hygiene contracts are high-volume and price-sensitive, so winning bids balance cost with clear assurance. Athena's tender pricing support sets assessment and monitoring rates that win without eroding margin, and our bid content and compliance checks make sure every response meets the criteria.
To prepare for SEC's next round, or to join water hygiene frameworks that are open now, our framework application delivery service handles the application from start to finish.
