Tender

Ill-Health Retirals Services

SCOTTISH FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICE

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Tender

16 Jun 2021 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service is currently conducting a tender for the "Ill-Health Retirals Services," focusing on medical reviews related to eligibility for retiral due to health issues. This procurement falls within the public order and safety industry category and is based in Scotland. The procurement method employed is an open procedure, and the tender period will conclude on 19th July 2021 at 12:00 PM. Interested parties must submit their bids electronically through the designated platform, with details and requirements accessible via the buyer's website.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in medical assessments and services related to pension schemes, particularly those that can demonstrate experience in the public sector. Companies with qualifications as Independent Qualified Medical Practitioners, alongside a proven track record in similar contracts, will be well-suited to compete. This contract not only offers a potential financial benefit, valued at £100,000, but also aligns with community benefit standards, providing a chance for businesses to enhance their contributions to public service initiatives.

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Notice Title

Ill-Health Retirals Services

Notice Description

medical review of cases referred for assessment of eligibility for retiral on grounds of ill-health and participation as required in relevant tribunals

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service has duties under the Firefighters Pension Scheme (Scotland) Regulations 2015 (FPS(S)R 2015) https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ssi/2015/19/pdfs/ssi_20150019_en.pdf in respect of its operational/uniformed staff and the Local Government Pension Scheme (Scotland) Regulations 2018 (LGPS(S)2018) in respect of its support staff https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ssi/2018/141/pdfs/ssi_20180141_en.pdf. This requirement relates to the duties the Service has with regard to early retirement on ill health grounds and in particular to the roles of the Independently Qualified Medical Practitioner (FPS(S)R 2015) and the Independently Registered Medical Practitioner (LGPS(S)2018).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000655448
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN418488
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract 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

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

75122000 - Administrative healthcare services

85121000 - Medical practice services

85140000 - Miscellaneous health services

85141000 - Services provided by medical personnel

85147000 - Company health services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jun 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Jul 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
May 2025

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCOTTISH FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICE
Contact Name
Cindy Cheong
Contact Email
cindy.cheong@firescotland.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 7816109496

Buyer Location

Locality
CAMBUSLANG
Postcode
G72 7NA
Post Town
Glasgow
Country
Scotland

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

Local Authority
South Lanarkshire
Electoral Ward
Cambuslang East
Westminster Constituency
Rutherglen

Further Information

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