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NHS Pensions Medical Services

NHS BUSINESS SERVICES AUTHORITY

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Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Business Services Authority has awarded a contract for the provision of Medical Services related to NHS Pensions. The contract involves certifying applications for ill health retirement and providing medical advice and recommendations. This contract, valued at £9,582,600 GBP, has a duration from July 23, 2024, to July 22, 2031.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses in the medical services and health industry categories to compete. The procurement stage is now at the award phase, with the contract already awarded to Medigold Health Consultancy Ltd. Businesses that specialize in pension services or medical practice would be well-suited to engage with this opportunity for business growth.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

NHS Pensions Medical Services

Notice Description

This contract has been awarded for the provision of Medical Services on behalf of NHS Pensions. The Supplier is required to medically certify applications from pension members for ill health retirement with an independent medical advisor. The NHS Pension Scheme provides two levels of Ill Health Retirement benefits, which are dependent on the severity of the condition of a member. The supplier will be required to: - Understand the NHS Pension Scheme regulations and the potential differences between each Section/Scheme on each application. - Make and convey the decisions on initial applications for ill health retirement benefits and permanent injury benefits in line with the provisions of the NHS Pension Scheme Regulations and NHS Injury Benefit Regulations. - Provide medical advice and recommendations in relation to claims for temporary injury allowance. - Provide medical advice and recommendations for disputes under the Internal Dispute Resolution (IDR) procedures and in response to investigations by the Pensions Ombudsman within the Statutory Target dates. - Provide advice and recommendations in other cases where reasonably requested by the NHS Pensions of NHSBSA, e.g. incapacitated child. - Provide advice and recommendations for Severe Ill Health retirement application in line with the HMRC Guidance. - Ensure UK GDPR Regulations and Quality Control is in place in accordance with NHS Pension Scheme Regulations. - Ensure, if required, that Further Medical Evidence is requested to support the decision outcome of a members ill health application. - To provide a digital solution for customers to be able to track their application and comply with verification and security checks prior to disclosing sensitive information. - Re-assess c6,000McCloud cases following the McCloud judgement. This contract has been awarded for an initial four year term which will end on 22nd July 2028 with the option to extend for a further three years until 22nd July 2031.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8274b300-f1a0-4619-9e07-1945a3c06295
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5000f4a8-5a68-4ec7-bdc3-eb5bf2e104ea
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

66 - Financial and insurance services

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

66520000 - Pension services

85100000 - Health services

85120000 - Medical practice and related services

85121200 - Medical specialist services

85140000 - Miscellaneous health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£9,582,600 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£9,582,600 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Jun 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Dec 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Jun 20241 years ago
Contract Period
22 Jul 2024 - 22 Jul 2031 Over 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
NHS BUSINESS SERVICES AUTHORITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE
Postcode
NE15 8NY
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Newcastle upon Tyne
Electoral Ward
Lemington
Westminster Constituency
Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MEDIGOLD HEALTH CONSULTANCY

Further Information

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