Planning

Provision of Medical Services

BEDFORDSHIRE & LUTON FIRE & RESCUE SERVICE

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Planning

02 Nov 2020 at 16:56

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Bedfordshire & Luton Fire & Rescue Service is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process for the "Provision of Medical Services" within the healthcare industry category. The procurement aims to replace the expiring Occupational Health Physician Services contract, due on 31st March 2021. Key dates include the engagement end date, which is set for 11th November 2020. Interested suppliers must confirm their participation in the pre-tender market engagement process by emailing the Authority's Procurement Team at procurement@bedsfire.gov.uk.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in occupational health services, medical assessments, and consultancy. SMEs (Small and Medium Enterprises) are particularly encouraged to participate, as the procurement process is designed to gain insight into market capabilities and options for service delivery. Businesses with expertise in health surveillance, fitness assessments, and related medical practices would be well-suited to compete for the contract, ensuring the Authority receives tailored and effective support for their employees' health needs.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Medical Services

Notice Description

Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue Service, trading as Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue Authority, has a contract in place for the provision of Occupational Health Physician Services, which is due to expire on 31st March 2021. This is an Early Engagement Notice announcing to the market the Authority's intention to procure a replacement services contract. The winning Bidder will be responsible for providing the Authority with expert occupational health medical advice by way of assigning a suitably qualified and experienced occupational health practitioner who will be the primary contracted professional to deliver against the Authority's specification requirements, which will include but not limited to: * Assess the fitness of the Authority's employees in relation to their roles, recommending suitable adjustments where necessary; * Undertake relevant medicals - Recruitment, Asbestos, LGV, etc.; * Undertake Recruitment and Statutory health assessments for operational Fire Fighters; and * Analyse health surveillance data and recommend remedial measures to improve workers' health. The Authority will undertake a pre-tender market engagement, via separate virtual meetings with all suppliers expressing an interest in response to this Early Engagement Notice. The purpose of the market engagement will be to gain a greater understanding on matters such as but not limited to: * Testing financial viability of the service provision; * Alternative options for service delivery; * The level of marketplace interest to enable a decision to be made on the procurement route to be used. Suppliers are requested to confirm their Expression of Interest in participating in the market engagement process by emailing the Authority's Procurement Team at procurement@bedsfire.gov.uk no later than 11th November 2020. The format arrangements along with prospective dates will be communicated following confirmation of levels of interest received from the marketplace. Additional information: Suppliers who wish to participate in the Pre-Tender Market Engagement process are requested to Express an Interest no later than close of business on 11th November 2020 by sending an email to procurement@bedsfire.gov.uk

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0a755dc8-90d5-44be-bcb3-eebe76edcfaf
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fc3a3ef7-8d54-4ff6-8b58-3f2a1e96fd35
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85120000 - Medical practice and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Nov 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
11 Nov 2020Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BEDFORDSHIRE & LUTON FIRE & RESCUE SERVICE
Contact Name
David Roberts
Contact Email
procurement@bedsfire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BEDFORD
Postcode
MK42 7NR
Post Town
Milton Keynes
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH24 Bedford
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Bedford
Electoral Ward
Kempston South
Westminster Constituency
Bedford

Further Information

Notice Documents

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