Tender

Provision of Occupational Health Services to the London Ambulance Service

LONDON AMBULANCE SERVICE NHS TRUST

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Tender

08 Dec 2021 at 14:38

Summary of the contracting process

The London Ambulance Service NHS Trust is currently conducting a tender titled "Provision of Occupational Health Services to the London Ambulance Service." This procurement falls under the health services industry category and is aimed at providing comprehensive occupational health and employee assistance services for staff across London. The tender is in the active stage and is set to close on 10 January 2022. The overall value of the contract is estimated at £3,500,000 GBP, with specific lots focusing on core occupational health, physiotherapy, and an employee assistance programme for psychological and counselling services.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the health services sector, especially those specialising in occupational health, physiotherapy, and psychological counselling. Companies that can demonstrate a profound understanding of the unique demands faced by a blue-light service and are capable of providing a flexible, comprehensive service will find this tender particularly advantageous. Given the long-term nature of the contracts, which span from July 2022 to June 2025 with potential for renewal, businesses should prepare to showcase their experience and capacity to deliver high-quality health services to meet the needs of the London Ambulance Service's diverse workforce.

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Notice Title

Provision of Occupational Health Services to the London Ambulance Service

Notice Description

The London Ambulance Service (LAS) requires the provision of occupational health, employee assistance programmes and physiotherapy/MSK for use by the Trust's staff across London.<br/><br/>The tender will be conducted as a "Light Touch" procedure in accordance with Regulation 74 in Section 7 of the Public Contract Regulations 2015<br/><br/>LAS staff deliver high standards of care in often pressurised and uncontrolled environments and the preferred solution will offer a versatile approach. Providers must demonstrate an understanding of the dynamics of a blue light service and the pan-London reach of the LAS.<br/><br/>The services within the scope of this agreement have been divided into three lots.<br/><br/>Lot 1 Core Occupational Health, Fully Managed Service<br/><br/>Lot 2 Physiotherapy and Musculoskeletal (MSK) Service<br/><br/>Lot 3 Employee Assistance Programme: Psychological and Counselling Services

Lot Information

Lot 1 Core Occupational Health, Fully Managed Service

The provision of a fully managed service, for occupational health services for all of LAS's personnel across London and outlying areas including those working remotely, travelling or postings.

The Service shall enable The Trust 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 Supplier shall provide the core requirements which shall include but not be limited to:

* Telephone Support Services;
* Online Portal;
* Referrals from the Trust;
* Attendance Management Advice and Assessments;
* Attendance Management Reports;
* Case Conferences;
* Ill Health Retirement;
* Pre-Appointment & Pre-Enrolment Checks; and
* Surveillance Services.
* Fitness for Task and Safety Critical Work Services:(Hearing Tests; and
Baseline Hearing Tests)
* Immunisations, Vaccinations, Inoculations, Medications & Blood Tests;
* Health Screening Services;
* Publicity and Promotion
* Service implementation and
* An option to utilise a clinically lead absence management reporting and assessment service with access and uptake to this agreed with the Trust.

Service Availability: The Suppler shall ensure that all Services, including the necessary Supplier Personnel, be available as a minimum, fifty two (52) weeks a year, Monday to Friday between the hours of 08:00 hours to 18:00 hours, excluding Public and Bank Holidays.

The awarded Supplier will need to provide out of hours services for specified services i.e. after 18.00 and/or before 08.00 weekdays and weekends. These will be agreed at contract outset

The tender will be conducted as a "Light Touch" procedure in accordance with Regulation 74 in Section 7 of the Public Contract Regulations 2015

Renewal: Contract may be renewed

Lot 2 Physiotherapy and Musculoskeletal (MSK) Service

The provision of Physiotherapy and Musculoskeletal (MSK) Services.

To provide advice and guidance to the Trust, in regard to staff experiencing musculoskeletal symptoms or undergoing medical treatment which could impact on their ability to perform their required duties or pose a significant risk to themselves or others.

Support the Trust and comply with relevant health and safety legislation and internal policies and procedures

Additional Services: Work Hardening Programmes (MSK); Non clinical sessions; Case conferences/Multidisciplinary team meetings: Fitness for task risk assessment; Risk assessments; Health Promotions.

The tender will be conducted as a "Light Touch" procedure in accordance with Regulation 74 in Section 7 of the Public Contract Regulations 2015

Renewal: Contract may be renewed

Lot 3 Employee Assistance Programme: Psychological and Counselling Services

The provision EAP Psychological and Counselling Services

This contract is for the provision of Counselling, Psychotherapy and EAP services. The Service shall enable the Trust to address particular health issues, meet their statutory obligations, 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 Supplier shall provide the EAP and Psychotherapy/Counselling requirements which shall include but not be limited to:

* Telephone Support Services;
* Online Portal;
* Referrals from the Trust;
* Case Conferences;
* Publicity and Promotion
* Service implementation

The tender will be conducted as a "Light Touch" procedure in accordance with Regulation 74 in Section 7 of the Public Contract Regulations 2015

Renewal: Contract may be renewed

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02fec0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030537-2021
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

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
Not specified

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

85312300 - Guidance and counselling services

85312310 - Guidance services

85312320 - Counselling services

85312500 - Rehabilitation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£3,500,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Dec 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Jan 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Jun 2022 - 30 Jun 2025 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LONDON AMBULANCE SERVICE NHS TRUST
Contact Name
Kevan Mayor
Contact Email
kevan.mayor@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SE1 8SD
Post Town
South East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI45 Lambeth
Delivery Location
TLI London

Local Authority
Lambeth
Electoral Ward
Waterloo & South Bank
Westminster Constituency
Vauxhall and Camberwell Green

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