Award

Provision of A Physiotherapy and An Employee Counselling Service to Fife Council Employees & Associated Staff

FIFE COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

29 Mar 2022 at 08:56

Tender

14 Dec 2021 at 14:34

Summary of the contracting process

Fife Council is seeking to appoint contractors for the provision of physiotherapy and employee counselling services to its employees and associated staff, with a total estimated contract value of £560,000. The procurement process is currently in the active tender stage, having been initiated through an open procedure. Interested parties must submit their bids electronically by 17 January 2022. The services are classified under the ‘Company health services’ category and will be delivered in Fife, with a preference for providers located in Glenrothes or Kirkcaldy, benefiting from strong public transport links.

This tender represents an opportunity for businesses in the health services sector, particularly those specialising in physiotherapy and counselling services, to expand their client base and establish long-term partnerships with a local authority. Companies that can demonstrate experience in providing similar services, especially within a public sector context, and those capable of meeting the required insurance and qualification standards will be well-positioned to compete. With the possibility of contract renewals, this project holds the potential for sustained business growth in a supportive regional environment.

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Notice Title

Provision of A Physiotherapy and An Employee Counselling Service to Fife Council Employees & Associated Staff

Notice Description

Fife Council require the services of a contractor/(s) to provide a Physiotherapy Service and an Employee Counselling Service to Fife Council Employees & Associated Staff. This Contract may be awarded to either a single supplier or two suppliers (one supplier for each of the two services required or one supplier for more than one service).

Lot Information

Provision of A Physiotherapy to Fife Council Employees & Associated Staff

The service is to be provided on a "pay as you go" model for employees to access this service through a management referral, with the successful provider invoicing the council for work undertaken one month in arrears with accompanying pre invoices. Physiotherapy is accessed by employees who are unable to carry out a full range of duties due to musculoskeletal problems and where the condition is having an adverse impact on their ability to do their day-to-day job. The provider must have premises in central Fife e.g. Glenrothes (ideally) or Kirkcaldy. Preference will be given to a location with strong public transport links, which supports the Council's objective of Promoting a Sustainable Society.

Renewal: Optional 12 months extension

Provision of An Employee Counselling Service to Fife Council Employees & Associated Staff

The service is to be provided on a "pay as you go" model for employees to access through a management referral or self-referral, with the successful provider invoicing the council for work undertaken one month in arrears with accompanying pre invoices. The current model is management referral or self-referral. Management referrals may also be made where employees or groups of employees are in a formal council process e.g. grievance, performance, disciplinary procedure. Employees will be encouraged to attend and engage in counselling offered as a supportive mechanism for the employee. The preferred model of service delivery is by telephone counselling or by a digital device. Face to face counselling shall also be offered where required. Where face to face counselling is offered, the successful provider must have premises in central Fife e.g. Glenrothes or Kirkcaldy. Preference will be given to a location with strong public transport links, which supports the Council's objective of Promoting a Sustainable Society.

Renewal: Optional extension of 12 months period

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0300f8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008357-2022
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
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

85142100 - Physiotherapy services

85147000 - Company health services

85312320 - Counselling services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£560,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£560,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£536,000 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Mar 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Jan 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Mar 20223 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
2025/2026

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FIFE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Yahia Reggab
Contact Email
yahia.reggab@fife.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 3451550000

Buyer Location

Locality
GLENROTHES
Postcode
KY7 5LT
Post Town
Kirkcaldy
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM0 Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM01 Clackmannanshire and Fife
Delivery Location
TLM72 Clackmannanshire and Fife

Local Authority
Fife
Electoral Ward
Glenrothes Central and Thornton
Westminster Constituency
Glenrothes and Mid Fife

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

CONNECT PHYSICAL HEALTH

THERAPEUTIC COUNSELLING SERVICES

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