Tender

Occupational Health and Employee Assistance Services

BATH AND NORTH EAST SOMERSET COUNCIL

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Tender

18 Nov 2016 at 20:17

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The tender titled "Occupational Health and Employee Assistance Services" is being issued by Bath and North East Somerset Council, located in Bath, UK. The procurement is currently in the Tender stage and employs a selective method under the Restricted Procedure. Interested suppliers must submit their Prequalification Questionnaires (PQQs) by 12 noon on 8th December 2015. This contract is divided into two Lots: Lot 1 focuses on pre-employment health vetting and occupational health services, while Lot 2 addresses the employee assistance programme. The contract duration is three years, starting from 1st April 2016, with the possibility of annual extensions for up to two additional years.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the health services sector, particularly those specialising in occupational health and employee support programmes. Companies with the necessary qualifications—such as a Diploma in Occupational Health for Lot 1 and counselling qualifications for Lot 2—are well-suited to compete. By participating in this procurement process, businesses can expand their client base, given the large workforce of approximately 4,500 staff members at Bath and North East Somerset Council and associated schools, enhancing their growth potential in the public sector health services market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Occupational Health and Employee Assistance Services

Notice Description

Bath and North East Somerset Council seek tenders for the provision of a comprehensive Occupational Health Service and an Employee Assistance programme under the Restricted Procedure. (OJEU Notice 2015/S 211-383266) The Council currently employs approximately 2,500 people, including a direct labour force and office, professional and managerial staff. In addition there are currently 2,000 School based staff who may opt in or out of the services on a school by school (or group of schools) basis over the term of the contract. The requirement is divided into 2 Lots: Lot 1. Pre-employment health vetting A full range of occupational health services Health promotion & staff wellbeing Lot 2. An employee assistance programme Suppliers may express interest in either or both Lots by clearly indicating this in the Prequalification Questionnaire. For Lot 1, the provider must hold, as a minimum, a Diploma in Occupational Health or an internationally recognised equivalent. For Lot 2 the provider must hold suitable counselling qualifications. The term of the contract will be for 3 years with an option to extend annually for a further 2 years. The deadline for receipt of PQQs is 12 noon on 8th December 2015. Additional information: Instructions to Suppliers: Interested suppliers should register with procurement portal www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk (view Opportunities/Occupational Health) to download the Prequalification Questionnaire (PQQ). Suppliers are encouraged to read the draft Invitation to Tender document, also available after registration, to gain a better understanding of the services required before completing the PQQ. Suppliers should note that though draft documents have been attached to this notice, in order to see the actual documents, be party to discussions surrounding them and to receive any updates to them, suppliers must register with the procurement portal above. General enquiries about the services should be directed to; Wendy_Davis@bathnes.gov.uk Technical enquiries regarding registration with or using the procurement portal should be directed to the Due North Technical Support Team on 0844 334 5204 or swsupport@due-north.com. Please note that a new version of ProContract is due for release. In order for Due North to perform the upgrade, ProContract will be down from 5pm Thursday 26th November 'til 8am Monday 30th November. The system will then have restricted availability for a minimum of a further week to allow for system testing

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6e5e4a31-1c95-4c28-bb9c-dbf95c4f9a0a
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85140000 - Miscellaneous health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£450,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Nov 20169 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 Dec 2015Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Apr 2016 - 31 Mar 2018 1-2 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
BATH AND NORTH EAST SOMERSET COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BATH
Postcode
BA1 5AW
Post Town
Bath
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Bath and North East Somerset
Electoral Ward
Kingsmead
Westminster Constituency
Bath

Further Information

Notice Documents

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