Tender

Provision of Occupational Health and Employee Assistance Programme

CALMAC FERRIES LIMITED

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Tender

05 Aug 2025 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

CalMac Ferries Limited is seeking proposals for an Occupational Health and Employee Assistance Programme, announced on 5 August 2025. The tender is part of the tender stage and aims to establish a selective agreement through a competitive procedure with negotiation. It falls under the services category, specifically pertaining to the provision of health services, with a project value of £290,162.00. The procurement involves two main lots: Occupational Health and Employee Assistance Programme, to be delivered in the UKM region. Electronic submissions must be completed by 12:00 PM on 4 September 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in health services, particularly those with experience in occupational health and employee assistance. Companies able to provide comprehensive medical support, counselling, and health-related advisory services would find this tender highly advantageous. Medium to large organisations with expertise in offering both core and non-core occupational health services, as well as mental health support, are best suited to compete, aligning with the competitive prerequisites for economic stability and operational excellence.

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Notice Title

Provision of Occupational Health and Employee Assistance Programme

Notice Description

CalMac Ferries Ltd (CFL) will go to Tender to establish an Agreement with a suitably experienced and qualified Supplier for the Occupational Health and Employee Assistance Programme requirement. The successful Supplier should be able to meet this requirement by providing a cost effective and efficient service that will meet the needs of the stakeholders.

Lot Information

Occupational Health

avid MacBrayne HR (UK) Ltd (DMHR) has the requirement to establish a Framework Agreement for Occupational Health (OH) and Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) services, with the aim of boosting wellbeing and ultimately reducing absence and sickness. Lot 1 - Occupational Health Core services include: Case referrals Case conferences Ill health retirement assessments Pre-employment referrals Full medicals Generic advice - case management None core services: Statutory and non-statutory health surveillance Injury benefits and other pension benefits Health screening Lifestyle screening Immunisation/vaccination Workplace assessments Specialist medicals/examinations Diagnostic testing and laboratory investigations Specialist interventions and alternative therapies Health promotion activity Neurodiverse support overseas work advice Awareness training and support for policy development Onsite service delivery Home visits 'Fast track'/emergency appointment

Renewal: Up to an additional 24 months which may be split into two 12-month extension options

Employee Assistance Programme

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) provides support and guidance to the employees to help them deal with personal and work-related problems. EAP includes: Telephone counselling services Face-to-face counselling sessions Mental health support Bereavement support Neurodiversity support Information services Online information system Advice for carers Advice for management staff, for example, mental health, available via website Referral procedures

Renewal: Up to an additional 24 months which may be split into two 12-month extension options

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000806327
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG536226
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive procedure with negotiation
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85100000 - Health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£290,162 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
4 Sep 2025Expired
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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CALMAC FERRIES LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GOUROCK
Postcode
PA19 1QP
Post Town
Paisley
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM33 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
Inverclyde
Electoral Ward
Inverclyde West
Westminster Constituency
Inverclyde and Renfrewshire West

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG536226
    Provision of Occupational Health and Employee Assistance Programme - CalMac Ferries Ltd (CFL) will go to Tender to establish an Agreement with a suitably experienced and qualified Supplier for the Occupational Health and Employee Assistance Programme requirement. The successful Supplier should be able to meet this requirement by providing a cost effective and efficient service that will meet the needs of the stakeholders.

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