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title: "Occupational health checks"
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# Occupational health checks

Buyer: GENERAL MEDICAL COUNCIL (GMC)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-910832b7-ac6c-47e4-8ec2-d7e2ba61e0ba

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## Summary

The General Medical Council (GMC), based in Manchester, has completed the procurement process for an "Occupational Health Checks" service within the health services industry. This contract was awarded following an open procedure, with a total value of £160,000. The procurement awarded started on 20th June 2019 and will continue until 19th June 2022. The tender period closed on 24th May 2019. The aim of this contract is to reduce employee sickness absence and manage health risks, especially in light of a substantial number of recent referrals related to mental health.

This opportunity is particularly beneficial for businesses specialising in occupational health services, including those offering mental health support and wellness programmes. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) can thrive in this tender, given the GMC's openness to engaging smaller firms. Engaging in this contract allows businesses to contribute to workforce well-being and potentially expand their clientele by supporting the GMC’s efforts in maintaining a healthy workforce.

## Notice

The GMC needs an Occupational Health Provider to provide guidance and support to the HR team and line managers with the overall aims of: - Reducing employee sickness absence - Preventing and removing health risks arising in the workplace - ensuring the GMC meets its statutory responsibilities - and helping to maintain a healthy workforce. Referrals to occupational health are currently made by HR consultants on behalf of line managers. In the last 12 months there were 130 referrals made, of which 45% relate to mental ill health. For the last year, sickness absence is 3.1%, that is 7.3 days per person per year.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ec5fc60a-b60b-4712-a9a0-09682001f2a1 |
| 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 | 1 Oct 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 24 May 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Jun 2019 |
| Contract period | 19 Jun 2019 - 19 Jun 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £160,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £160,000 |
| 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 | GENERAL MEDICAL COUNCIL (GMC) |
| Locality | MANCHESTER |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M3 3AW |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD33 Manchester |
| Local authority | Manchester |
| Electoral ward | Deansgate |
| Westminster constituency | Manchester Central |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | DURADIAMOND HEALTHCARE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 1 Oct 2019 at 16:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ec5fc60a-b60b-4712-a9a0-09682001f2a1

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ec5fc60a-b60b-4712-a9a0-09682001f2a1
  1st October 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.mytenders.co.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT158309
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## Notice URLs

- http://www.gmc-uk.org

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