--- title: "Provision of Medical Services" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-0a755dc8-90d5-44be-bcb3-eebe76edcfaf" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-0a755dc8-90d5-44be-bcb3-eebe76edcfaf" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-0a755dc8-90d5-44be-bcb3-eebe76edcfaf.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-0a755dc8-90d5-44be-bcb3-eebe76edcfaf.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "BEDFORDSHIRE & LUTON FIRE & RESCUE SERVICE" published: "2020-11-02" --- # Provision of Medical Services Buyer: BEDFORDSHIRE & LUTON FIRE & RESCUE SERVICE Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0a755dc8-90d5-44be-bcb3-eebe76edcfaf [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-0a755dc8-90d5-44be-bcb3-eebe76edcfaf) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-0a755dc8-90d5-44be-bcb3-eebe76edcfaf.json) ## Summary Bedfordshire & Luton Fire & Rescue Service is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process for the "Provision of Medical Services" within the healthcare industry category. The procurement aims to replace the expiring Occupational Health Physician Services contract, due on 31st March 2021. Key dates include the engagement end date, which is set for 11th November 2020. Interested suppliers must confirm their participation in the pre-tender market engagement process by emailing the Authority's Procurement Team at procurement@bedsfire.gov.uk. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in occupational health services, medical assessments, and consultancy. SMEs (Small and Medium Enterprises) are particularly encouraged to participate, as the procurement process is designed to gain insight into market capabilities and options for service delivery. Businesses with expertise in health surveillance, fitness assessments, and related medical practices would be well-suited to compete for the contract, ensuring the Authority receives tailored and effective support for their employees' health needs. ## Notice Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue Service, trading as Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue Authority, has a contract in place for the provision of Occupational Health Physician Services, which is due to expire on 31st March 2021. This is an Early Engagement Notice announcing to the market the Authority's intention to procure a replacement services contract. The winning Bidder will be responsible for providing the Authority with expert occupational health medical advice by way of assigning a suitably qualified and experienced occupational health practitioner who will be the primary contracted professional to deliver against the Authority's specification requirements, which will include but not limited to: * Assess the fitness of the Authority's employees in relation to their roles, recommending suitable adjustments where necessary; * Undertake relevant medicals - Recruitment, Asbestos, LGV, etc.; * Undertake Recruitment and Statutory health assessments for operational Fire Fighters; and * Analyse health surveillance data and recommend remedial measures to improve workers' health. The Authority will undertake a pre-tender market engagement, via separate virtual meetings with all suppliers expressing an interest in response to this Early Engagement Notice. The purpose of the market engagement will be to gain a greater understanding on matters such as but not limited to: * Testing financial viability of the service provision; * Alternative options for service delivery; * The level of marketplace interest to enable a decision to be made on the procurement route to be used. Suppliers are requested to confirm their Expression of Interest in participating in the market engagement process by emailing the Authority's Procurement Team at procurement@bedsfire.gov.uk no later than 11th November 2020. The format arrangements along with prospective dates will be communicated following confirmation of levels of interest received from the marketplace. Additional information: Suppliers who wish to participate in the Pre-Tender Market Engagement process are requested to Express an Interest no later than close of business on 11th November 2020 by sending an email to procurement@bedsfire.gov.uk ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fc3a3ef7-8d54-4ff6-8b58-3f2a1e96fd35 | | Notice type | Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 2 Nov 2020 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 11 Nov 2020 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planning | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | BEDFORDSHIRE & LUTON FIRE & RESCUE SERVICE | | Locality | BEDFORD | | Post town | Milton Keynes | | Postcode | MK42 7NR | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | | ITL 3 | TLH24 Bedford | | Local authority | Bedford | | Electoral ward | Kempston South | | Westminster constituency | Bedford | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85120000 - Medical practice and related services ## Release History - 2 Nov 2020 at 16:56 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fc3a3ef7-8d54-4ff6-8b58-3f2a1e96fd35 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fc3a3ef7-8d54-4ff6-8b58-3f2a1e96fd35 2nd November 2020 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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