Planning

NCC1356 Occupational Health and Wellbeing Provision Soft Market Questionnaire

NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY COUNCIL

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Planning

09 Aug 2024 at 14:34

Summary of the contracting process

Northumberland County Council, a significant regional authority in England, has initiated the planning stage for the procurement of occupational health and wellbeing services under the title "NCC1356 Occupational Health and Wellbeing Provision Soft Market Questionnaire." This procurement process, classified under the CPV code 85000000 for health and social work services, aims to gather market insights for renewing the council's occupational health service for its employees. The soft market questionnaire's responses are requested by 1st October 2024, with the region of focus being UKC21. The services encompass physician and nurse-led services, psychological and physiotherapy support, pre-employment medicals, health surveillances, and managerial training around mental health.

This tender presents a significant business opportunity for providers specialising in comprehensive occupational health services. Companies offering an integrated approach to medical, psychological, and occupational support are well-suited to compete. The successful bidder will provide essential services such as health monitoring, pre-employment assessments, physiotherapy, and mental health support, thereby contributing to Northumberland County Council's employee wellbeing initiatives. This procurement process encourages businesses to showcase their expertise in delivering specialised health services and engage in a long-term relationship with a prominent local authority.

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Notice Title

NCC1356 Occupational Health and Wellbeing Provision Soft Market Questionnaire

Notice Description

Northumberland County Council is a large local authority in geographical size in England with a mix of rural areas and conurbations. NCC has approx. 5000 directly employed employees and responsibility to approximately 4000 employees in schools although they are self-governing and can opt in to the authority for People support including Occupational Health. The Council is seeking views from the market in relation to Occupation Health provision in preparation for renewing its service for employees. Please note that responding to this questionnaire does not affect participation in any future contract opportunity and failure to respond to this will not preclude any organisation from responding to the tender process.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The current occupational health and wellbeing service covers; * Physician and nurse led services depending upon referral. * Psychology services, including provision of therapy, normally up to 6 sessions. * Physiotherapy services * Pre employment screening and medicals * Health surveillances such as HAVS, Audiometry/Spirometry * Needs based training and awareness for managers particularly around mental health. The successful future Provider will also be required to provide professional advice and guidance on medical health issues, mental health, physiotherapy, health monitoring and pre-employment health assessments to enable the council to support employees to fulfil their role and responsibilities.

Renewal: Upon expiry of the existing contract

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04898c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025279-2024
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

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Aug 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
30 Sep 2024Expired
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
NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Mrs Leanne Stewart
Contact Email
leanne.stewart@northumberland.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 7500065690

Buyer Location

Locality
MORPETH
Postcode
NE61 2EF
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC42 Northumberland
Delivery Location
TLC21 Northumberland

Local Authority
Northumberland
Electoral Ward
Morpeth Kirkhill
Westminster Constituency
North Northumberland

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