Award

Provision of Occupational Health Services

SOUTH LANARKSHIRE COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

10 Apr 2017 at 00:00

Tender

12 Dec 2016 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

South Lanarkshire Council is seeking tenders for the "Provision of Occupational Health Services" to facilitate various assessments related to employee health and retirement. The procurement process is currently in the Award stage, having completed the tendering process with the contract signed on 6th April 2017. The services required will be delivered at locations in Hamilton, Scotland, and are classified under the services category, specifically Occupational Health Services. The tender was executed through an open procurement method, inviting a broad range of suppliers to participate.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in health services, particularly those with expertise in occupational health assessments, pension consultations, and healthcare provision. Companies capable of handling employee health evaluations, managing ill health retirement assessments, and providing necessary support for health surveillance are best positioned to compete for this tender. The scope for potential growth is further enhanced by the Council's intent on possibly extending the contract based on performance and funding availability, paving the way for long-term partnerships.

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Notice Title

Provision of Occupational Health Services

Notice Description

Tenders are invited for the provision of independent occupational health services to undertake employee ill health retirement assessments, complete S18 pension forms (as appropriate)and provide a written outcome as to whether or not the employee qualifies for ill health retirement. Occupational Health Nurse services are also required for the assessment of pre employment questionnaires and health surveillance relating to areas such as Hand Arm Vibration, Lung Functioning and Audio metrics.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Tenders are invited for the provision of independent occupational health services to undertake employee ill health retirement assessments, complete S18 pension forms (as appropriate)and provide a written outcome as to whether or not the employee qualifies for ill health retirement. It is possible that periods of cover will be required for the Council's Occupational Nurse to cover leave/periods of absence.

Renewal: Possible extension of a further 24 months dependant on funding and performance

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000474386
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR279894
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
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

85147000 - Company health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Apr 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
16 Jan 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Apr 20178 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
4 Years

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOUTH LANARKSHIRE COUNCIL
Additional Buyers

SOUTH LANARKSHIRE LEISURE AND CULTURE LIMITED

Contact Name
Anne McGarth, George Munro
Contact Email
anne.mcgrath@southlanarkshire.gov.uk, customer.services@southlanarkshireleisure.co.uk, george.munro@southlanarkshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 03031231015, +44 1698454184, +44 1698476262

Buyer Location

Locality
HAMILTON
Postcode
ML3 0AA
Post Town
Motherwell
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM9 Southern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM95 South Lanarkshire
Delivery Location
UKM38 South Lanarkshire

Local Authority
South Lanarkshire
Electoral Ward
Hamilton North and East
Westminster Constituency
Hamilton and Clyde Valley

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC266865
    Provision of Occupational Health Services - Tenders are invited for the provision of independent occupational health services to undertake employee ill health retirement assessments, complete S18 pension forms (as appropriate)and provide a written outcome as to whether or not the employee qualifies for ill health retirement. Occupational Health Nurse services are also required for the assessment of pre employment questionnaires and health surveillance relating to areas such as Hand Arm Vibration, Lung Functioning and Audio metrics.
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR279894
    Provision of Occupational Health Services - Tenders are invited for the provision of independent occupational health services to undertake employee ill health retirement assessments, complete S18 pension forms (as appropriate)and provide a written outcome as to whether or not the employee qualifies for ill health retirement. Occupational Health Nurse services are also required for the assessment of pre employment questionnaires and health surveillance relating to areas such as Hand Arm Vibration, Lung Functioning and Audio metrics.

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