Award

Provision of a Medical Advisory Service for Scottish Public Pension Agency

SCOTTISH PUBLIC PENSIONS AGENCY

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

21 Apr 2022 at 00:00

Tender

01 Nov 2021 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Public Pensions Agency is seeking bids for the "Provision of a Medical Advisory Service," aimed at supporting pension scheme administration for the NHS and teachers in Scotland. This procurement is currently in the award stage, following its tender initiation in late 2021. The contract, estimated at £375,000, is valid from 1 April 2022 until 31 March 2025, with potential extensions allowing it to last until 31 March 2027. All submissions are to be made electronically, with a designated procurement method classified as an open procedure.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in medical advisory services, particularly those with expertise in public sector pensions. Companies that are well-placed to compete include established healthcare consultancies and organisations with a strong background in pension management and dispute resolution processes. The contract's complexity and the significant value highlight the potential for substantial business growth in the public health sector within Scotland.

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Notice Title

Provision of a Medical Advisory Service for Scottish Public Pension Agency

Notice Description

Provision of a Medical Advisory Service to support the Contracting Authority's activities in administering the National Health Service (NHS) and Teachers' pension schemes in Scotland and determining the Local Government Pension Scheme (Scotland)'s (LGPS) Internal Disputes Resolution Procedure (IDRP)'s appeals. For the period 01 April 2022 to 31 March 2025. The Contracting Authority may, by giving notice to the Economic Operator, extend the period of the contract to a date falling no later than 31 March 2027. Subject to that constraint, the Contracting Authority may extend the period of the Contract on more than one occasion.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of a Medical Advisory Service to the Scottish Public Pensions Agency. The contract will not be divided into lots as Contract Management arrangements for this would be onerous for both the Contracting Authority and the Economic Operator in relation to the complexity, size and scope of the requirement.. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

Renewal: The Contracting Authority may, by giving notice to the Economic Operator, extend the period of the Contract to a date falling no later than 31 March 2027. Subject to that constraint, the Contracting Authority may extend the period of the Contract on more than one occasion.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000669497
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR446523
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

85100000 - Health services

85140000 - Miscellaneous health services

85147000 - Company health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£375,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£375,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£325,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Apr 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Dec 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Apr 20223 years ago
Contract Period
1 Apr 2022 - 31 Mar 2025 3-4 years
Recurrence
SPPA may re-let this Contract at the end of the initial 3 year period and a contract notice will be published circa 9 months prior to the end of the initial period. If not, the extension period will be used and a contract notice will be published circa 9 months prior to the end of the final extension period.

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCOTTISH PUBLIC PENSIONS AGENCY
Contact Name
Michelle Lee
Contact Email
michelle.lee@gov.scot
Contact Phone
+44 1896893000

Buyer Location

Locality
GALASHIELS
Postcode
TD1 3TE
Post Town
Galashiels
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM9 Southern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM91 Scottish Borders
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
Scottish Borders
Electoral Ward
Leaderdale and Melrose
Westminster Constituency
Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HEALTH PARTNERS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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