Tender

Occupational Health

SCOTTISH QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY

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Tender

12 Apr 2023 at 00:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Qualifications Authority has issued a tender for Occupational Health Services, with a total value of £45,000. The procurement method is an open procedure, and the deadline for submissions is 15th May 2023. The tender is accessible electronically via http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk. The buying organization is based in Midlothian and Glasgow, UK, in the Education industry category. The procurement stage is currently active, with the bid opening scheduled for the same day as the submission deadline.

This tender for Occupational Health Services by the Scottish Qualifications Authority presents an opportunity for businesses providing health-related services to compete. Businesses specializing in occupational health, medical practitioners, and service providers catering to sickness absence management could find this tender well-suited for their expertise. The submission terms require bid validity until 15th November 2023, and electronic payment and ordering are mandatory. Therefore, businesses with capabilities in electronic invoicing and fulfilling the essential requirements related to Ill Health Retirements certification by Strathclyde Pension Fund Office may have a competitive edge in bidding for this contract.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Occupational Health

Notice Description

Occupational Health Services

Lot Information

Lot 1

SQA use OH services for several reasons such as advice during sickness absence, advice to support colleagues experiencing health issues at work to consider reasonable adjustments that could be made and to progress with Ill Health Retirement situations.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000729063
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR476096
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract 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

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

CPV Codes

75122000 - Administrative healthcare services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£45,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Apr 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 May 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCOTTISH QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@sqa.org.uk
Contact Phone
+44 03452136720

Buyer Location

Locality
MIDLOTHIAN
Postcode
EH22 1FD
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM11 East Lothian and Midlothian
Delivery Location
TLM82 Glasgow City
Local Authority
Midlothian
Electoral Ward
Dalkeith
Westminster Constituency
Midlothian

Further Information

Notice Documents

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