Planning

Student Occupational Health

UNIVERSITY OF PLYMOUTH

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Planning

27 Apr 2022 at 12:49

Market Engagement Notice
Planning

13 Apr 2022 at 11:09

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Plymouth is currently in the planning stage of a tender for "Student Occupational Health," aimed at providing occupational health services for up to 1,400 students in professional health and social care courses. The estimated value of this 3 + 1 contract is approximately £1,500,000. The procurement process is seeking expressions of interest by 11 May 2022, with services required across multiple locations including Plymouth, Exeter, and Truro. Interested suppliers must be prepared to engage with the university regarding service challenges and respond to the market engagement questionnaire.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in health services, particularly those capable of providing comprehensive occupational health support. Companies with experience in handling large volumes of health assessments and immunisation programmes, especially in educational settings, would be well-positioned to compete. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as the contract is geared towards fostering inclusive competition within the procurement process.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Student Occupational Health

Notice Description

The University of Plymouth is looking for potential suppliers who can offer occupational health provision for students on professional health and social care courses for up to 1400 new students per annum - approximate student breakdown: Plymouth 1235, Exeter 75 and Truro 90 (numbers can vary according to commissioning and recruitment). Occupational health clearance usually take place between March and September annually - NB The vast majority of students must have been processed by 1 September each year. The immunisation programme is dictated by individual course requirements with approximately 100 students requiring screening before September and the remaining students being seen for initial screening/immunisations/blood tests in September and followed up over the next three months. The supplier will also provide ongoing support for the students as they complete their courses in all these locations: Plymouth, Exeter, Truro, Torbay and Taunton. Approximately 350 students will require further complex assessment, treatment and referral per annum. Estimated value for a 3 + 1 contract will be approximately PS1,500,000. Please send expressions of interest to procurement@plymouth.ac.uk Additional information: The University wishes to understand the views of interested providers, particularly in relation to the challenges in providing the service. NB Participation in this engagement exercise is not a mandatory requirement for participating in any potential future procurement; however, responses received will assist to inform the University as to the level of interest from the market and may be used to evidence a decision as to whether or not to undertake a competitive procurement. Confirmation of your expression of interest is therefore important. Please COMPLETE the MARKET ENGAGEMENT QUESTIONNAIRE and RETURN it to procurement@plymouth.ac.uk BY THIS NOTICE CLOSING DATE.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ac1fdb1c-e0ba-4377-b02a-92eadb283922
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/db5590f5-8718-4289-9895-ff78eaf2887a
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

85100000 - Health services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Apr 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
11 May 2022Expired
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
UNIVERSITY OF PLYMOUTH
Contact Name
Procurement Team
Contact Email
procurement@plymouth.ac.uk
Contact Phone
01752 582057

Buyer Location

Locality
PLYMOUTH
Postcode
PL4 8AA
Post Town
Plymouth
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK41 Plymouth
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Plymouth
Electoral Ward
Drake
Westminster Constituency
Plymouth Sutton and Devonport

Further Information

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