Planning

Pre-market Engagement- [Network Rail- Health Cash Plans]

NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LTD

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Planning

21 Apr 2023 at 09:20

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by Network Rail Infrastructure Ltd involves a planned tender titled "Pre-market Engagement- [Network Rail- Health Cash Plans]" in the services category related to administrative healthcare services. Located in London, UK, Network Rail aims to engage with suppliers to inform their sourcing strategy for Health Cash Plan services. The tender, currently at the planning stage, seeks to understand market capacity, obtain feedback, and identify key themes for subsequent procurement.

This opportunity presents a chance for businesses in the health insurance services industry to offer innovative solutions for the provision of Health Cash Plans to Network Rail employees. Companies proficient in delivering healthcare services, such as dental, optical, and alternative therapies, can compete by tailoring cover levels to meet various budgets and healthcare needs. The tender targets businesses capable of providing a comprehensive range of health and wellbeing offerings eligible for 100% cashback, fostering potential growth opportunities in the healthcare sector.

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Notice Title

Pre-market Engagement- [Network Rail- Health Cash Plans]

Notice Description

This soft market testing document and questionnaire has been developed by Network Rail (NR) in advance of procuring a solution for the provision of Health Cash Plan services. NR wishes to incentivise the market to engage with the opportunity and contribute innovation, experience and delivery capability to the delivery of this service. In line with NR's procurement principles, NR is committed to becoming an 'informed' client with excellent visibility and understanding of the market and the supply chains and customers operating within them. At this stage, pre-procurement, NR are committed to engaging with the industry to inform and refine the overall sourcing strategy. The purpose of this soft market testing is to: * Understand the markets capacity and capability to deliver Candidate Management Services * Provide potential suppliers the opportunity to give feedback to help inform the refinement of NR's approach, * Obtain information from the market to understand the market perspective, The responses to this Questionnaire will be synthesised to identify key market themes, to be shared internally with key stakeholders, to both further inform the sourcing strategy and subsequent procurement process should it be commenced. This soft market testing is not itself a Call for Competition under any EU procurement process (whether pursuant to the Public Contracts regulations 2015, the Utilities Contracts Regulations 2016, the Concession Contracts Regulations 2016, or otherwise). NR does not commit itself to commencing any such sourcing process.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Network Rail are looking to introduce a Health Cash Plan to all employees to provide access to a wide range of health and wellbeing offerings which can be claimed back through the plan. Network Rail requires a health cash plan that is open to all employees, and their immediate dependents. There should be different levels of cover available to suit various budgets and healthcare needs. The scheme should offer 100% cashback on range of products (unless otherwise stipulated and up to a pre-advised maximum), including but not limited to the following: * Dental (including dental accident) * Optical * Hospital benefits (inc. parental stay, specialist consultation, inpatient stay, etc.) * Chiropody * Alternative therapies (inc. allergy testing, holistic therapies, massage treatment, hypnotherapy, acupuncture, etc.) * Physiotherapy, chiropractic, chiropody and podiatry treatments * Prescriptions * Maternity- antenatal appointments and adoption * Personal Accident Protection * Health screenings Please refer to Soft Market Engagement document for more information on the intended service requirement Additional information: NR is not liable for any costs, fees, or expenses incurred by any party in replying to or attending any PIN event. Any procurement of any services, supplies or works by NR will be carried out strictly in accordance with the provisions of the Procurement Regulations.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03c280
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011438-2023
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

66 - Financial and insurance services

75 - Administration, defence and social security services


CPV Codes

66512200 - Health insurance services

75122000 - Administrative healthcare services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Apr 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
20 Apr 2023Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LTD
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
beyant.ryatt@networkrail.co.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1908781000

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SE1 8SW
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
Not specified

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

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