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title: "United Kingdom-Witham: Health and social work services"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-312b51eb-adc8-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b"
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# United Kingdom-Witham: Health and social work services

Buyer: ESSEX FIRE AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-312b51eb-adc8-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Essex Fire Authority seeking responses for a tender titled "Health and social work services" related to Occupational Health Physician Services. This tender was part of the health and social care industry, specifically focused on providing comprehensive health services. The procurement was conducted through an open procedure, with the tender period ending on 29 August 2018. The contract period was set to begin on 29 April 2019 and conclude on 29 April 2022, with a total contract value estimated at £378,300 and a minimum value of £150,000. The services were to be delivered in Witham, located in the East of England.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in occupational health services and medical consultancy. Companies with expertise in health management, case management advice, and fitness to work consultations would be particularly well-suited to compete. The scope requires service delivery by qualified clinicians who meet General Medical Council registration standards, making it ideal for registered medical professionals and health service providers looking to expand their portfolio in the public sector.

## Notice

'Health and social work services. Health services. Miscellaneous health services. Company health services. Medical specialist services. This contract is for the provision of Occupational Health Physician Services to the Authority. The contract is for a period of 3 years with an option to extend by a further 12 months subject to satisfactory performance. Working with and supporting the Authority's Occupational Health Department, the provider will be expected to deliver sickness absence case management advice, fitness to work consultations, specialist medicals (including but not limited to those required by law dealing with asbestos and heavy goods vehicle licensing), supporting the ill health retirement process, advising on reasonable adjustments and/or redeployments, health surveillance as well as providing advice policy formulation in relation to health matters. The services must be delivered, in person, by one named clinician, supported where appropriate and with prior Authority approval, by one named locum. All clinicians must have appropriate General Medical Council registration, including entry onto the GMC Specialist Register at the time of commencement of the contract. The service will be provided in 2 half day sessions of (3.5 hours per session) on a basis of 4 sessions per week for 46 weeks annually. These 2 half day sessions will cover the clinic hours of 9:00 - 17:00 with the requirement to carry out regular evening clinics, as requested (it is envisaged that these will start at 12:00 and finish no later than 20:00).'

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/35822c96-12f9-45ea-a387-f3e9cb0b4a1c |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Nov 2016 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Aug 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 28 Apr 2019 - 29 Apr 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £378,300 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Cancelled |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ESSEX FIRE AUTHORITY |
| Locality | N/A |
| Post town | Chelmsford |
| Postcode | CM8 3HB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex |
| ITL 3 | TLH34 Essex Haven Gateway |
| Local authority | Braintree |
| Electoral ward | Silver End & Cressing |
| Westminster constituency | Witham |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 98390000 - Other services

## Release History

- 18 Nov 2016 at 20:17 - TenderCancellation - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/35822c96-12f9-45ea-a387-f3e9cb0b4a1c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/35822c96-12f9-45ea-a387-f3e9cb0b4a1c
  9th February 2015 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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