Framework Agreement for the Provision of Occupational Health Services to the named Academic Partners of the University of the Highlands and Islands

University of the Highlands and Islands

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25 May 2023 at 10:46

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15 Mar 2023 at 08:57

Summary of the contracting process

The University of the Highlands and Islands is conducting a tender for a Framework Agreement to provide Occupational Health Services to academic partners. This procurement falls under the health services category and is open to suppliers. The process is currently in the active stage, with a submission deadline of April 19, 2023. The tender aims to establish a sole supplier agreement that covers various health services for academic partners located across different campuses. The contract period will be 24 months initially, with potential extensions based on performance.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specializing in health services, particularly in occupational health, to engage with academic institutions affiliated with the University of the Highlands and Islands. Suppliers with experience in providing a range of occupational health services, such as management referrals, health surveillance, and specialist support services, are well-suited to compete. The selection criteria emphasize the qualifications of staff in medical, nursing, and physiotherapy fields, as well as specific insurance and financial requirements to ensure supplier suitability and compliance.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Framework Agreement for the Provision of Occupational Health Services to the named Academic Partners of the University of the Highlands and Islands

Notice Description

The named Academic Partners of the University of the Highlands and Islands wish to form a sole supplier Framework Agreement for the Provision of Occupational Health Services. For the purpose of clarification, the below partners have access to this Framework Agreement. It should be noted that partners have the option to purchase requirements outside of this Framework Agreement and are under no obligation to use the Framework. - UHI Executive Office - UHI Inverness - UHI Moray - UHI North Highland - UHI Outer Hebrides - UHI West Highland - Highland Theological College - Sabhal Mor Ostaig - Scottish Association for Marine Science It should be noted that UHI North Highland, UHI Outer Hebrides and UHI West Highland are expected to merge into one institution in the summer of 2023. In the event this merger takes place, the newly formed institution will have access to this contract. Each named Academic Partner may join the Framework Agreement at any time during the Framework Agreement, for some this will be when their existing supply Agreements expire; this means that from the beginning of the Framework Agreement, participation may be phased in.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The named Academic Partners of the University of the Highlands and Islands wish to form a sole supplier Framework Agreement for the Provision of Occupational Health Services. For the purpose of clarification, the below partners have access to this Framework Agreement. It should be noted that partners have the option to purchase requirements outside of this Framework Agreement and are under no obligation to use the Framework. - UHI Executive Office - UHI Inverness - UHI Moray - UHI North Highland - UHI Outer Hebrides - UHI West Highland - Highland Theological College - Sabhal Mor Ostaig - Scottish Association for Marine Science It should be noted that UHI North Highland, UHI Outer Hebrides and UHI West Highland are expected to merge into one institution in the summer of 2023. In the event this merger takes place, the newly formed institution will have access to this contract. Each named Academic Partner may join the Framework Agreement at any time during the Framework Agreement, for some this will be when their existing supply Agreements expire; this means that from the beginning of the Framework Agreement, participation may be phased in. The Contractor shall be able to provide occupational health services in the following areas: - Management Referral - Health surveillance services /vocational screening - Immunisations Services - Physiotherapy Services - Telephone Advisory Service - Pre-Employment Assessment and Fitness for Employment - Assessments relating to reasonable adjustments - Preparation of Occupational Health policies, standards and procedures in liaison with clinical governance - Liaise with personnel of named Academic Partners and be present at meetings and events of requested - Specialist support services (including blood borne viruses, mental health (including early intervention) and drug/alcohol referrals and support, and as required, testing as part of ongoing programme) - In liaison with the Quality and Clinical Standards team ensure pathways and Clinical protocols for managing frequently occurring conditions e.g. stress, muscular-skeletal symptoms are deployed consistently - Deliver annual health promotion campaigns - Ongoing promotion of service availability to staff Please note that the named Academic Partner may, at its own discretion, request the Contractor to provide additional, related services if required during the lifetime of the Framework Agreement. Appointments will be provided by telephone, video call or face to face. Face to face sessions shall either be provided at each of the main campuses between the office hours of 08:30 and 17:00 Monday to Friday, or alternatively, the Contractor shall be expected to have a provision local to the named Academic Partner that ensures that staff members accessing the service are not required to travel long distances for any appointments or consultations. For the purpose of clarification, service provision must be accessible via public transport and the journey must not exceed one (1) hour in duration. Video call or telephone sessions should only take place instead of a face-to-face appointment when this is deemed to be appropriate by the Contractor. Justification must be provided to the representative of the named Academic Partner, and agreement given by the relevant staff member whose appointment the decision relates to. It should be noted that the number of face-to-face appointments for Management Referral on an annual basis is anticipated to be very limited. A breakdown of historic face-to-face appointments is provided in the tender documentation. Although face-to-face service delivery is rarely required, it is crucial that it is available, in the event it is necessary. Additional detail regarding this requirement is contained within the Invitation to Tender document and associated Appendices. Additional information: Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

Renewal: The Framework Agreement will commence for an initial term of twenty-four (24) months. The Authority reserves the right to extend the Framework Agreement for two (2) x twelve (12) month periods, subject to satisfactory performance and continued requirement of the Authority.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03b2e8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014878-2023
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
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85100000 - Health services

85140000 - Miscellaneous health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 May 20233 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Apr 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 May 20233 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
March 2025 OR March 2026 OR March 2027 Please note that the timing for a future contract notice with regard to this requirement cannot be determined at this point in time.

Notice Status

Tender Status
Cancelled
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Unsuccessful
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
University of the Highlands and Islands
Additional Buyers

Highland Theological College

Inverness College UHI (Also known as UHI Inverness)

Lews Castle College

North Highland College (Known as UHI North Highland)

Sabhal Mòr Ostaig

Scottish Association for Marine Science ('SAMS')

UHI Moray

West Highland College UHI

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ARGYLL
Postcode
IV3 5SQ
Postcode Area
Inverness
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM2 Highlands and Islands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM20 Highlands and Islands
Delivery Location
TLM6 Highlands and Islands

Local Authority
Highland
Electoral Ward
Inverness West
Westminster Constituency
Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire

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