Monitoring and control services

Tender description

The Adventure Activities Licensing Authority (AALA) is sponsored by the Department for Work and Pensions. The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) is currently designated as the AALA. The AALA’s role is to have oversight and responsibility for the efficient delivery of the licensing regime set out in the Adventure Activities Licensing Regulations. It sets the strategic direction for the regime, publishes guidance and monitors the delivery of the licensing service. Inspections under the licensing scheme are carried out by the Adventure Activities Licensing Service (AALS). HSE have designated a contractor, Tourism Quality Management Services Ltd (TQS), a not for profit company, as the AALS. Presently, AALS activities are partly financed by the fees it charges to licence holders and partly by a subsidy from the Department for Work and Pensions. The current contract with TQS Ltd is expiring within the next 18 months and HSE is looking to procure a new licensing scheme provider.