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      Lot: CDM Principal Designer

      The CDM Principal Designer Lot supports public sector organisations to meet their legal duties for managing health and safety during the design and pre-construction stages of construction projects. It provides access to experienced specialists who help reduce risk at the earliest opportunity, coordinate duty holders, and ensure projects are designed with safety, buildability, and long-term use in mind.

      This Lot offers a compliant and straightforward route to market for organisations delivering construction, refurbishment, maintenance, and improvement works across housing, education, healthcare, and the wider public sector.

      What does the CDM Principal Designer lot cover?

      This Lot focuses on the delivery of Principal Designer services in line with the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015 (as may be superseded), alongside wider health and safety advisory support.

      Services available through this Lot help organisations plan, manage, and monitor health and safety risks before work begins on site.

      Principal Designer Duties

      Suppliers appointed under this Lot can undertake the full range of Principal Designer responsibilities, including:

      • Planning, managing, and coordinating health and safety during the pre-construction phase
      • Identifying, eliminating, or controlling foreseeable design risks
      • Coordinating designers to ensure risks are addressed collectively
      • Supporting the client in understanding and fulfilling their CDM duties
      • Preparing, reviewing, and maintaining relevant health and safety information

      These services help ensure that safety is embedded into designs from the outset, rather than managed reactively.

      Health and Safety Audits

      This Lot includes health and safety audits designed to provide assurance and identify areas for improvement.

      Audits may cover:

      • Review of design-stage risk management processes
      • Assessment of compliance with CDM and related legislation
      • Identification of gaps in documentation or coordination
      • Practical recommendations to improve safety outcomes

      Audits can be used on individual projects or across wider programmes of work.

      Competency Assessments

      Competency assessments are available to support informed decision-making when appointing duty holders.

      These assessments can include:

      • Evaluation of designers’, contractors’, and consultants’ skills and experience
      • Review of organisational capability and resources
      • Assessment of health and safety management systems
      • Support with demonstrating compliance and due diligence

      This helps organisations reduce risk when appointing suppliers and consultants.

      Accident and Incident Investigation

      The Lot also covers accident and incident investigation services.

      Support may include:

      • Investigation of accidents, near misses, or dangerous occurrences
      • Root cause analysis
      • Clear reporting and recommendations
      • Support with learning lessons and preventing recurrence

      These services help organisations strengthen safety culture and improve future performance.
      Why Choose Fusion21?

      Fusion21 helps public sector organisations access specialist health and safety expertise simply and compliantly. Our frameworks are designed to remove complexity, giving you confidence that suppliers have been appropriately assessed and appointed.

      With more than 1,000 members nationwide, Fusion21 combines procurement expertise with a strong focus on quality, safety, and social value. We support safer projects, better decision-making, and improved outcomes for communities.

      Social Value and Impact

      Effective health and safety management has a direct impact on people and places. Services delivered through this Lot can contribute to wider social value outcomes, including:

      • Safer working environments
      • Reduced accidents and incidents
      • Skills development and knowledge sharing
      • Local employment opportunities
      • Support for local and regional supply chains
      • Positive environmental impact

      Fusion21 works with suppliers to ensure social value is embedded and positive outcomes are encouraged alongside essential compliance and technical delivery.

      Information Summary
      • Lot Name: CDM Principal Designer
      • Parent Framework(s): Construction & Consultancy Services Framework (CCSF)
      • Coverage: UK-wide
      • Scope: Principal Designer duties, health and safety audits, competency assessments, and accident investigation 
      • Regulations: CDM Regulations 2015 (as may be superseded)   

      Ready to Get Started?

      If you need support managing health and safety responsibilities at the design stage of your projects, Fusion21 can help you access the right expertise through a compliant and efficient route.

      Contact our team to discuss your requirements or to find out more about becoming a Fusion21 member.

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      CPV Codes:

      •  71317210 – Health and safety consultancy services