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title: "Force Medical Advisor (FMA)"
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# Force Medical Advisor (FMA)

Buyer: 7 FORCES PROCUREMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0f782379-4a4c-45e7-934b-fe04a5698fd3

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## Summary

The procurement process for the title "Force Medical Advisor (FMA)" is managed by 7 Forces Procurement, which includes the Police and Crime Commissioners from Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Hertfordshire, Essex, Kent, Norfolk, and Suffolk. This tender, classified under the health services industry, is currently in the Award stage, with the contract period running from 1st July 2021 to 30th June 2024. The tender period ended on 1st February 2021. The procurement was conducted using an open procedure, with a total contract value of £2,000,000, aimed at providing Occupational Health Physician services across five geographical lots in the East of England.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses in the health services sector, especially those specialising in occupational health and medical advisory services. Companies that are adaptable and can deliver efficient health solutions that reduce sickness absence and improve staff wellbeing will be particularly well-suited to compete. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find this tender accessible, given the potential for subcontracting or partnership, contributing to their growth in public sector engagement.

## Notice

The Police and Crime Commissioner for Bedfordshire ,The Police and Crime Commissioner for Cambridgeshire ,The Police and Crime Commissioner for Hertfordshire ,The Police and Crime Commissioner for Essex, The Police and Crime Commissioner for Kent, The Police and Crime Commissioner for Norfolk, The Police and Crime Commissioner for Suffolk require the services of a dedicated Occupational Health Physician, referred to as a Force Medical Advisor (FMA) The aim of the FMA is to maximise the Officer and staff resources available for the effective delivery of policing, by efficiently contributing to a reduction in sickness absence and ill health retirements, through * Ensuring Officers and staff are medically fit for duties. * Contributing to the maintenance of staff wellbeing (physical and mental). * Fulfilling organisational duty of care by providing advice to managers to assist in managing work related health issues. The requirement is split into 5 Lots; Lot 1 Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire Lot 2 Hertfordshire Lot 3 Essex Lot 4 Kent Lot 5 Norfolk, Suffolk

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/afb83183-dea6-4cbd-b711-c3214854527b |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Sep 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Feb 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 May 2021 |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2021 - 30 Jun 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £2,000,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | 7 FORCES PROCUREMENT |
| Locality | IPSWICH |
| Post town | Ipswich |
| Postcode | IP5 3QS |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH6 Suffolk |
| ITL 3 | TLH63 East Suffolk |
| Local authority | East Suffolk |
| Electoral ward | Martlesham & Purdis Farm |
| Westminster constituency | Suffolk Coastal |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 3 |
| Supplier names | A P ROBERTS; ADVANCED MEDICALS; MEDIGOLD HEALTH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85100000 - Health services
- 85140000 - Miscellaneous health services
- 85147000 - Company health services

## Release History

- 2 Sep 2021 at 09:43 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/afb83183-dea6-4cbd-b711-c3214854527b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/afb83183-dea6-4cbd-b711-c3214854527b
  2nd September 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=35841&B=BLUELIGHT
  Additional data
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/32209
  User / Company

## Notice URLs

- http://www.suffolk.police.uk

## Provenance

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