Tender

Occupational Health Services

MERSEYRAIL ELECTRICS 2002 LIMITED

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Tender

21 Jul 2023 at 12:59

Summary of the contracting process

The buying organisation, Merseyrail Electrics 2002 Limited, is currently running a tender for Occupational Health Services in the health services category. The deadline for expressions of interest is 7th August at 12:00 Noon, and the deadline for Selection Questionnaire submissions is 21st August at 12:00 Noon. The tender process is in the active stage, with a duration of 3 years and options to extend. The tender is being conducted through a selective procurement method, with a minimum of four eligible bidders required for the ITT stage.

This tender by Merseyrail Electrics 2002 Limited presents an opportunity for businesses with proven expertise in providing Occupational Health services, particularly within the transport industry, to participate and potentially secure a long-term contract. Interested businesses must have ORR Registered Doctors available and meet certain suitability criteria. The contract period is set for 3 years with renewal options available. Businesses with experience in delivering comprehensive Occupational Health services and meeting the specified requirements would be well-suited to compete in this tender.

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Notice Title

Occupational Health Services

Notice Description

Merseyrail is seeking a proven Supplier for the Occupational Health Services Contract. The Supplier must have an excellent track record in the provision of an Occupational Health service, within the transport industry (preferably Rail) which is of a similar size to Merseyrail. The deadline for expressions of interest is the 07th of August at 12:00 Noon and the deadline for the Selection Questionnaire submissions is the 21st of August at 12:00 Noon.

Lot Information

Lot 1

We require the successful bidder to allocate a specific team to deal with our cases. The clinical team should be led by a qualified medical Doctor who has accreditation with the Office of Rail and Road (ORR) and a qualification in Occupational Health. Our line managers and/or HR team will require access to the ORR Registered Doctor to discuss individual cases in order to clarify advice or obtain further information. Delivery of the OH service will be from Merseyrail's Offices at Rail House in Liverpool. At present the OH facilities in Rail House are located on the 4th floor. There are other suppliers providing other services who will also have offices on the floor such as counselling, physiotherapy, and psychology. As part of the response to the tender we are asking bidders to make a fixed monthly contribution to the maintenance costs which will be listed within Appendix 6 - Occupational Health pricing schedule, this will also be discussed further at tender clarification meetings. We expect to be able to build a positive relationship with the team so that they have an understanding of our needs as a client. The Occupational Health service provision must actively support our absence management procedure which can be found as an attachment within the Tender. This includes a positive approach to enabling staff with ongoing health conditions to continue to work or return to work, supported by a phased return and/or reasonable adjustments, where appropriate, in line with our responsibilities under the Equalities Act 2010. The OH provider is required to include within the provision of their services, as a minimum, but is not limited to: * A specified Account Manager; * Case management; * Maintenance of medical records relating to referrals; * Access to advice from a specified ORR Registered OH Doctor; * Telephone support for advice and information relating to the provision of the service and individual cases; * Appointments with suitably qualified ORR Registered OH Doctor at Rail House; * Liaison with GPs, Consultants or other medical practitioners who have been treating our staff, where this is appropriate; * Post referral reports that provide a clear prognosis and advice; * On-site workstation assessments (Ergonomics) for staff who have medical conditions that may be linked to their workstation environment; * Input into our intranet providing advice on health matters and with sign-posting to other appropriate websites; * An electronic OH management system; * Electronic real time management reporting information; * Information and advice on both general health issues and specific health related events which could have a detrimental effect to our staff and service delivery, eg: norovirus etc.; * An ability to supply / co-supply (at an optional additional cost) preventative medical interventions for larger numbers of staff in response to specific health related events, e.g. flu inoculations. The provision of any associated medicines shall be charged to Merseyrail at cost on consent from Merseyrail; * Drug and Alcohol Testing, both for cause and random testing is required; and * The Supplier must provide their own IT equipment in relation to this contract and WiFi connection.

Options: The opportunity will be let to provide Occupational Health services for a duration of 3 years with options to extend for a further 1 x12 months or until the end of the Merseytravel Concession in 2028. However, in the event the concession with Merseytravel is extended beyond July 2028, Merseyrail reserve the right to extend the contract to a maximum duration of 6 years to support with the handover of the concession.

Renewal: Merseyrail have the option to extend for a further 12 months or until the end of the concession (20th of July 2028).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03e44a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021120-2023
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted 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

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Jul 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
7 Aug 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MERSEYRAIL ELECTRICS 2002 LIMITED
Contact Name
Claire Macdougal
Contact Email
procurement@merseyrail.org
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L1 1JF
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD72 Liverpool
Delivery Location
TLD7 Merseyside

Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
Brownlow Hill
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Riverside

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