Planning

Provision of Medical Advice Services to the Department for Education for Ill health pension applications (Teachers' Pension Scheme)

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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Planning

04 Jan 2019 at 11:27

Planned Procurement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education (DfE) is initiating a tender with the title "Provision of Medical Advice Services to the Department for Education for Ill health pension applications (Teachers' Pension Scheme)". This procurement falls under the healthcare industry category and is based in Coventry, England. Currently in the planning stage, the budget is set at £390,000 for the contract period from 1st October 2019 to 30th September 2022. Interested suppliers should express their interest by 1st February 2019, and a supplier engagement meeting is scheduled for 12th February 2019, where further details will be discussed.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in medical consultancy services, particularly those familiar with pension schemes and regulatory compliance in the UK. Companies that can provide timely assessments of eligibility for ill health retirement benefits, along with the ability to handle sensitive data in line with General Data Protection Regulations, would be well-suited to compete. The anticipated volume of work indicates potential for ongoing relationships, as the DfE expects to handle around 1,000 cases annually, including appeals.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Medical Advice Services to the Department for Education for Ill health pension applications (Teachers' Pension Scheme)

Notice Description

The Department for Education (DfE) is seeking to engage the services of a supplier to provide recommendations to their Scheme Administrator on the eligibility for ill health retirement benefits of members of the Teachers' Pension Scheme (TPS). Ill health recommendations will be made in a timely manner and in accordance with the Teachers' Pensions Regulations 2010 and 2015 based on the scheme member's application and accompanying evidence from medical practitioners and employers. Based on historical data, there are likely to be around 1,000 cases each year (including appeals). The successful supplier shall also attend and facilitate meetings with the department to discuss performance against specified standards, and other matters relating to the contracted service. The successful supplier must treat all information about pension scheme members as confidential and meet General Data Protection Regulations in its handling of data. Additional information: The purpose of this Prior Information Notice (PIN) is to provide interested suppliers with advance notification of the department's anticipated future requirements. If you are interested in understanding further the department's requirements please submit an expression of interest to Sourcing.HELP@education.gov.uk by 5pm on 1st February 2019. It is envisaged that the supplier engagement meeting(s) will be held on 12th February 2019. The exact time, date and location will be confirmed in advance with suppliers who express an interest. Subject to the level of response from interested suppliers, the department will either hold a supplier engagement event to which all suppliers who have expressed an interest will be invited or it will meet with interested suppliers individually to explain the requirements in more detail and its plans for re-procuring the services. This PIN is not a call for competition and a Contract Notice launching the procurement is expected to be published in OJEU in February 2019.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3a740294-28d4-430a-9096-335558a69d9e
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planned Procurement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - Prior Information Only
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85141000 - Services provided by medical personnel

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£390,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Jan 20197 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
12 Feb 2019Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2019 - 30 Sep 2022 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
COVENTRY
Postcode
CV1 2WT
Post Town
Coventry
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG33 Coventry
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Coventry
Electoral Ward
St Michael's
Westminster Constituency
Coventry South

Further Information

Notice Documents

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