Occupational Health, Employee Assistance Programmes and Eye Care

The Minister for the Cabinet Office acting through Crown Commercial Service

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09 Apr 2021 at 22:55

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, initiated by the Crown Commercial Service, centres around the provision of Occupational Health, Employee Assistance Programmes, and Eye Care Services for UK Public Sector buyers. The framework, titled "Occupational Health, Employee Assistance Programmes and Eye Care," falls under the health services category and covers various lots, including regional and national services. This contract was awarded through an open procurement method and is currently complete as of March 23, 2021. The framework is situated in the UK and includes provisions for significant financial commitments, with contracts worth up to £143 million allocated for certain lots.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in health services, particularly those offering occupational health and wellness solutions. Businesses that emphasise compliance with security standards and possess certifications such as Cyber Essentials, as well as those that can cater to national and regional healthcare requirements, are well-suited to compete. With several active providers already awarded contracts, emerging and established firms alike can leverage this framework to expand their services within the UK Public Sector, potentially leading to significant business growth in the health and wellbeing sector.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Occupational Health, Employee Assistance Programmes and Eye Care

Notice Description

Crown Commercial Service, as the Authority, has put in place an agreement for the provision of Occupational Health, Employee Assistance Programmes and Eye Care Services for use by the UK Public Sector Buyers identified at VI.3). The services within the scope of this framework have been divided into 5 lots, with lot 4 being broken down into regional sub-lots. The lotting structure is: Lot 1 Occupational Health and Employee Assistance Programmes, fully managed service Lot 2 Occupational Health Services on a national basis Lot 3 Employee Assistance Programmes Lots 4.1 to 4.7 Occupational Health Services on a regional basis Lot 5 Eye Care Services * Please note, lots 4.1 to 4.7 will provide UK regional coverage The Deliverables/full specifications are set out in Attachment 1a -- Framework Schedule 1 (Specification)

Lot Information

Occupational Health and Employee Assistance Programmes, fully managed service

Lot 1 is the provision of a fully managed service, for Occupational Health Services and Employee Assistance Programmes for all of the buyer's personnel within UK Central Government and Wider Public Sector Organisations including those working remotely, travelling or postings. This Lot enable's buyers to address particular health and attendance issues, meet their statutory obligations with regards to health surveillance, identify the preventative measures that can be taken to minimise the overall risk of sickness absence and to improve employee health and wellbeing in the workplace. Also the provision of Employee Assistance Programmes, suppliers are able to provide support to users over the full range of work related or personal matters that may impact on workplace performance, mental health and wellbeing and seek to resolve, manage and prevent those issues where possible. The suppliers successful will be able to provide all the Lot 1 Deliverables set out in Framework Schedule 1 (Specification). Additional information: The framework term will be 48 months. The framework contract has been awarded to 6 bidders. We also reserved the right to award to any bidder whose final score was within 1 % of the last position of this lot.

Occupational Health Services on a national basis

Lot 2 provides a compliant route for buyers to procure Occupational Health Services, national coverage, providing Occupational Health advice and services for all of the buyer's personnel within UK Central Government and Wider Public Sector Organisations including those working remotely, travelling or postings. The services provided under this Lot enable buyers to address particular health and attendance issues, meet their statutory obligations with regards to health surveillance, identify the preventative measures that can be taken to minimise the overall risk of sickness absence and to improve employee health and wellbeing in the workplace. The suppliers successful will be able to provide all the Lot 2 Deliverables set out Attachment 1a - Framework Schedule 1 (Specification). Additional information: The framework term is for 48 months. The framework contract has been awarded to 6 bidders. We also reserved the right to award to any bidder whose final score was within 1 % of the last position of this lot.

Employee Assistance Programmes

Lot 3 is the provision of Employee Assistance Programmes, providing confidential support for a range of work related or personal matters that may impact on workplace performance, mental health and wellbeing and seek to resolve, manage and prevent those issues where possible for all Contracting Authorities Personnel within all UK Central Government and Wider Public Sector Organisations including those working remotely, postings overseas and travelling overseas. The suppliers succesful will be able to provide all the Lot 3 Deliverables set out in Attachment 1a - Framework Schedule 1 (Specification). Additional information: The framework term is for 48 months. The framework contract has been awarded to 6 bidders. We also reserved the right to award to any bidder whose final score was within 1 % of the last position of this lot.

Occupational Health Services on a regional basis

Lot 4 provides a compliant route for buyers to procure Occupational Health Services, with regional coverage, providing Occupational Health advice and services for all of the buyer's personnel within UK Central Government and Wider Public Sector Organisations including those working remotely, travelling or postings. The services provided under the following Lots enable buyers to address particular health and attendance issues, meet their statutory obligations with regards to health surveillance, identify the preventative measures that can be taken to minimise the overall risk of sickness absence and to improve employee health and wellbeing in the workplace. The suppliers successful will be able to provide all the Lot 4 Deliverables set out in Attachment 1a - Framework Schedule 1 (Specification). Lot 4 was broken down into regional sub-lots. The lots are: 4.1 London 4.2 South 4.3 Midlands and East of England 4.4 Northern England 4.5 Wales 4.6 Northern Ireland 4.7 Scotland Additional information: The framework term will be 48 months. A framework contract was awarded to all bidders who achieved or succeeded in a final score of 35 in Lots 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 4.4, 4.5, 4.6 and 4.7.

Eye Care Services

Lot 5 is for the provision of corporate eye care services for all of Contracting Authorities Personnel within UK Central Government and Wider Public Sector Organisations. The service enable the buyers to fulfil their legislative requirements and maintain a duty of care as a responsible employer through the provision of eye examinations and adequate spectacles or eyewear for safety purposes. The Supplier will satisfy statutory obligations in complying with the Health and Safety (Display Screen Equipment) Regulations 1992 Eyes and Eyesight Regulation 5 (as amended in 2002), plus adherence to any relevant future regulations (amendments or new). The suppliers successful will be able to provide all the Lot 5 Deliverables as set out in Attachment 1a - Framework Schedule 1 (Specification). Additional information: The framework term is for 48 months, The framework contract has been awarded to 3 bidders. We also reserved the right to award to any bidder whose final score was within 1 % of the last position of this lot.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02a4ad
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007484-2021
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

85100000 - Health services

85111800 - Pathology services

85111810 - Blood analysis services

85140000 - Miscellaneous health services

85141000 - Services provided by medical personnel

85141200 - Services provided by nurses

85141220 - Advisory services provided by nurses

85142100 - Physiotherapy services

85160000 - Optician services

85312300 - Guidance and counselling services

85312310 - Guidance services

85312320 - Counselling services

85312500 - Rehabilitation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£212,000,001 £100M-£1B

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Apr 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Mar 20215 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
The Minister for the Cabinet Office acting through Crown Commercial Service
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L3 9PP
Postcode Area
Liverpool
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD72 Liverpool
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
City Centre North
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Riverside

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
19
Supplier Names

ASE Corporate Eyecare Ltd

Duradiamond Healthcare Limited

Health Assured Ltd

Health Management Ltd

MCL Medics

Medigold Health Consultancy Ltd

Optima Health

People Asset Management Limited

People Asset Management Wellbeing

RPS Occupational Health Limited

Smart Employee Eyecare

Specsavers Optical Superstores Ltd

Spectrum Wellness Uk Ltd

Sugarman Health & Well Being Ltd

Team Prevent

Team Prevent UK Limited

The Validium Group

Vita Health Solutions Limited

Working On Wellbeing Limited

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