Award

Occupational Health Services and Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

TORBAY COUNCIL

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Award

08 Nov 2024 at 08:42

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Torbay Council has awarded a contract for Occupational Health Services and an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to Heales Medical Ltd, with the services commencing on 1st February 2021 and set to conclude on 31st January 2025. This procurement falls under the Health and Social Work Services category and is tailored for the region of South West, United Kingdom. The tender process was completed using a selective procurement method through competitive dialogue, specifically a Further Competition Calling-Off from the ESPO Framework 985. The services, benefiting the Council's directly employed staff and other associated bodies, are valued at £280,000 GBP and include pre-employment screening, medical referrals, health surveillance, and face-to-face counselling. The award notice was published on 8th November 2024.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in health services, particularly those offering comprehensive occupational health solutions. Companies specialising in employee wellness, medical assessments, and health counselling could greatly benefit from engaging in such competitive dialogues and framework agreements. Furthermore, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) can find viability in this market, given the suitability criteria include allowances for SME participation. This contract highlights the importance of reliable service provision and illustrates the potential for service providers to expand their clientele via public sector engagements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Occupational Health Services and Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Notice Description

This procurement is for Occupational Health Services for Torbay Council and is being undertaken as a Further Competition, Calling-Off from the ESPO Framework 985 - Occupational Health Services (utilising Lot 1 - General Occupational Health Services). This service is required for the Authority's directly employed staff, wholly owned companies (including South West Infrastructure Services Company Limited (SWISCo)) and also customers of the Authority such as Schools, Academies, and other third party organisations who purchase Human Resources (HR) services from the Authority, through a Service Level Agreement. The role of the Occupational Health Service provider will be to provide advice, support and recommendations on a range of Occupational Health Services to management and staff. These services will include pre-employment screening, medical referrals, capability/ill health retirement assessments and the provision of health surveillance. 2. In accordance with Clause 33 (Variation) of the Call-Off Terms relating to ESPO Framework 985 - Occupational Health Services (utilising Lot 1 - General Occupational Health Services); from 01 April 2021 the Contract will include provision of (Complete) Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) services up to 31 January 2023; That these services will be in accordance with the agreed Torbay Council Specification of requirements for EAP services and the services included within ESPO Framework 985 - Occupational Health Services (utilising Lot 1 - General Occupational Health Services); The contract for EAP services is with Heales Health Services Ltd, although the Authority accepts that the entire EAP services will be provided by their partner provider: Health Assured; That all Contract management for the required EAP services and resolution of any issues which may arise from provision of these services, will be the entire responsibility of Heales Health Services Ltd; Provision of face to face counselling.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-192c5e2f-a152-4688-8af7-a8e5407d10bc
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/524988eb-4d8d-41c4-b6fb-bbe2620b92b4
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive dialogue (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£280,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£280,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
16 Dec 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Dec 20205 years ago
Contract Period
1 Feb 2021 - 31 Jan 2025 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TORBAY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
TORQUAY
Postcode
TQ1 3DR
Post Town
Torquay
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK42 Torbay
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Torbay
Electoral Ward
Tormohun
Westminster Constituency
Torbay

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HEALES MEDICAL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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