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title: "(NU/1448) Provision of Occupational Health Service and Employee Assistance Programme"
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# (NU/1448) Provision of Occupational Health Service and Employee Assistance Programme

Buyer: NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3d032ae7-4695-4427-bdaf-90821d8ec418

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## Summary

The procurement process, initiated by Newcastle University, concerns the provision of an Occupational Health Service and Employee Assistance Programme. Classified under health services and valued at £5,418,800, this contract encompasses service delivery for staff and postgraduate students in the North East of the United Kingdom. The tender period concluded on 6th September 2019, and the contract commenced on 1st November 2019, running until 31st October 2023. The procurement followed a selective method using a restricted procedure.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in occupational health services and employee wellness. Firms with experience in compliance with educational and safety regulations will find themselves well-placed to compete, particularly those able to offer cost-effective and flexible services that meet Newcastle University's needs. With ongoing service requirements for 50 weeks per annum, businesses can establish a fruitful partnership contributing to the well-being of university staff and postgraduates.

## Notice

The scope of this contract is to deliver a cost effective and flexible occupational health service that maximises value for money for Newcastle University through the delivery of a timely, effective, up-to-date and quality service to staff and postgraduates. The service delivery required is to support Newcastle University to comply with legislative requirements, regulations, guidelines and standards current at the time of delivery, whilst maintaining duty of care to staff and postgraduate students. The service should be maintained for 50 weeks per annum. This includes the Department of Education (DfE) standards applicable to the service. The EAP Service should be maintained 25/7, 52 weeks per annum.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e1eabcbb-78cf-48ff-b069-d1249028c369 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Nov 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Sep 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Oct 2019 |
| Contract period | 1 Nov 2019 - 31 Oct 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £5,418,800 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,696,539 |
| 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 | NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE1 7RU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside |
| Local authority | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Electoral ward | Monument |
| Westminster constituency | Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | BLACK & BANTON OCCUPATIONAL & PHYSICAL HEALTH; HEALTH ASSURED |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85100000 - Health services

## Release History

- 12 Nov 2019 at 14:10 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e1eabcbb-78cf-48ff-b069-d1249028c369

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e1eabcbb-78cf-48ff-b069-d1249028c369
  12th November 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=58642883-0473-e911-80f7-005056b64545
  Advert

## Notice URLs

- https://www.ncl.ac.uk

## Provenance

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