Tender

Provision of an Occupational Health Physician Service

BURY COUNCIL

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Tender

06 Nov 2020 at 15:53

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Bury Council is seeking tenders for the "Provision of an Occupational Health Physician Service" as part of their commitment to supporting the health, safety, and welfare of approximately 5,000 employees. This procurement is classified under the category of "Company health services" and will be conducted through an open procedure. The contract period is set from 1st April 2021 to 31st March 2024, with an option to extend for up to two additional years. Interested parties must submit their expressions of interest by 5.00 pm on 27th November 2020, with final bids due by noon on 2nd December 2020. The services will primarily be delivered at Bury Town Hall, although remote appointments are currently utilised due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the health services sector, particularly those experienced in occupational health provision. Companies capable of delivering comprehensive services such as health screenings, absence management, and health promotion activities would be well-suited to compete for this contract. With an emphasis on developing and enhancing existing services, this is a chance for both established providers and small to medium enterprises (SMEs) to expand their clientele and strengthen their market position within the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of an Occupational Health Physician Service

Notice Description

Bury Council is committed to the provision of an efficient, effective and supportive Occupational Health service and recognises its health, safety and welfare responsibilities on behalf of employees and clients. It is also dedicated to maintaining a healthy and motivated workforce. As part of that process we are seeking to appoint a suitably experienced and qualified provider of Occupational Health Physicians. The Council's Occupational Health Unit provides services to approximately 5,000 employees. The internal team consists of a full time Occupational Health Nurse Manager (who is also a practicing Occupational Health Advisor) and a part time Occupational Health Nurse Adviser, with support provided through the People Strategy and Development Manager and close working relationships with the Health & Safety and Human Resources teams. The service uses an administration system specifically designed for Occupational Health usage and includes electronic document and appointment management features. The service is normally provided from within a self-contained unit that is located in a building annexed to Bury Town Hall. Currently due to the Covid-19 pandemic appointments are primarily carried out online or by telephone. As well as the in-house provision, the service provides links to various external services including physiotherapies and specialist counselling and psychotherapy. Occupational health services include the following: * Pre-employment health screening * Absence management * Advice on fitness to work * Advice on rehabilitation and support * Health surveillance * Ill-health retirement * Health promotion activities The Occupational Health Service is continuously seeking ways in which to develop the provision and delivery of its current arrangements with the aim of: * Maintain existing services in areas such as absence management * Increasing services in areas such as health surveillance and use of external specialist and support services * Regularly reviewing and maintaining communication systems between the service, employees and managers. The core requirement for the Physician's services is currently two full day sessions in every four week period. This requirement will be subject to review as services are further developed. The contract period is from 1st April 2021 to 31st March 2024 with an option to extend the contract for up to a further two separate 12 month periods. The closing date for expressions of interest is 5.00 pm on Friday 27th November 2020 The closing date for submission of bids is 12.00 noon on Wednesday 2nd December 2020

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a8ec0cf8-1931-433e-b3a0-f8984af507f4
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85147000 - Company health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Nov 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
2 Dec 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2021 - 31 Mar 2024 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

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

Locality
BURY
Postcode
BL9 0SW
Post Town
Bolton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD37 Greater Manchester North East
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Bury
Electoral Ward
Bury East
Westminster Constituency
Bury North

Further Information

Notice Documents

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