Award

Occupational Health and Related Services

BUCKINGHAMSHIRE AND MILTON KEYNES FIRE AUTHORITY

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

19 Jan 2022 at 13:14

Tender

07 Oct 2021 at 09:58

Summary of the contracting process

The Buckinghamshire and Milton Keynes Fire Authority (BMKFA) is currently in the active procurement stage for the "Occupational Health and Related Services" contract. This initiative, classified under "Company health services," is set to take place at its Headquarters in Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, covering 19 fire stations across the county. The contract, originally open for submissions until 9th November 2021, is valued at approximately £280,000 for a five-year term, commencing on 1st April 2022 and with a potential extension of up to 24 months. Bidders must ensure their total price does not exceed the estimated contract value by more than 5% to qualify for consideration.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in occupational health services, particularly those that can provide a comprehensive range of offerings, including medical assessments, employee assistance programmes, and substance misuse testing. Given the requirement for high-quality service delivery and the emphasis on health and wellbeing, companies with experience in public sector contracts or those capable of scalable service provision will be well-positioned to compete. The focus on promoting healthy working practices suggests that bids from organisations with innovative health solutions or proven track records in enhancing workforce wellbeing may stand out.

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Notice Title

Occupational Health and Related Services

Notice Description

Buckinghamshire and Milton Keynes Fire Authority (BMKFA) (the Contracting Authority) wish to appoint a single Service Provider to provide the Occupational Health and Related Services, including Employee Assistance Programme. The Contracting Authority's service delivery is managed through its Headquarters location, based at Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, with 19 fire stations across the county. The total numbers of staff for the Contracting Authority will vary during the contract period. The staff number of 478. is based on current needs and are indicative only.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Buckinghamshire and Milton Keynes Fire Authority (BMKFA) (the Contracting Authority) wish to appoint a single Service Provider to provide the Occupational Health and Related Services, including Employee Assistance Programme. The Contracting Authority's service delivery is managed through its Headquarters location, based at Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, with 19 fire stations across the county. The total numbers of staff for the Contracting Authority will vary during the contract period. The staff number of 478 is based on current needs and are indicative only. The volume of work may fluctuate in accordance with the needs of the organisation and under-utilisation in one area may be compensated by an increase in another.The overall aims of the Occupational Health service is to promote occupational and general health to all employees of the Contracting Authority by: Promoting healthy working practices/lifestyles Providing routine medicals and management referrals Assessing and monitoring the effects of health on work, and work on health Preventing ill health arising from working practices or conditions Reducing sickness absence and ill-health retirements, including monitoring long-term and/or recurring sickness absence. Education/awareness of health and well being Rehabilitation Liaison with external specialists Undertaking pre - employment assessment /return to work assessments Random and pre-arranged substance misuse and alcohol testing The contract is due to be awarded by Jan 2022, mobilisation period up to 31 March 2022, with contract services commencing 01 April 2022 to 31 March 2025 with an option to extend up to 24 months to 31 March 2027.Total Contract Value range PS280k to PS300k (for a possible 5 year period).The Estimated Contract Value stated above is based on relevant economic factors including the budget available to the Contracting Authority, and wider market and category knowledge. Tender responses with a total price exceeding the Estimated Contract Value by more than 5% will be disqualified from the tender process. Bidders are reminded to carefully note this requirement of the Contracting Authority before any tender submissions.

Renewal: The contract will have an option to extend the initial term a further 24 months

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02e91e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001589-2022
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85100000 - Health services

85141000 - Services provided by medical personnel

85147000 - Company health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£280,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£280,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£286,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Jan 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
9 Nov 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Jan 20224 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2022 - 31 Mar 2025 3-4 years
Recurrence
Every 5 years

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BUCKINGHAMSHIRE AND MILTON KEYNES FIRE AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Procurement Manager
Contact Email
rondasmith@bucksfire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
AYLESBURY
Postcode
HP20 1BD
Post Town
Hemel Hempstead
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ13 Buckinghamshire
Delivery Location
TLJ12 Milton Keynes, TLJ13 Buckinghamshire

Local Authority
Buckinghamshire
Electoral Ward
Aylesbury East
Westminster Constituency
Aylesbury

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

M.K. OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH

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