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title: "Occupational Health, Employee Assistance Programmes and Eye Care"
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# Occupational Health, Employee Assistance Programmes and Eye Care

Buyer: THE MINISTER FOR THE CABINET OFFICE ACTING THROUGH CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02a4ad

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## Summary

The procurement process, initiated by the Crown Commercial Service, centres around the provision of Occupational Health, Employee Assistance Programmes, and Eye Care Services for UK Public Sector buyers. The framework, titled "Occupational Health, Employee Assistance Programmes and Eye Care," falls under the health services category and covers various lots, including regional and national services. This contract was awarded through an open procurement method and is currently complete as of March 23, 2021. The framework is situated in the UK and includes provisions for significant financial commitments, with contracts worth up to £143 million allocated for certain lots.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in health services, particularly those offering occupational health and wellness solutions. Businesses that emphasise compliance with security standards and possess certifications such as Cyber Essentials, as well as those that can cater to national and regional healthcare requirements, are well-suited to compete. With several active providers already awarded contracts, emerging and established firms alike can leverage this framework to expand their services within the UK Public Sector, potentially leading to significant business growth in the health and wellbeing sector.

## Notice

Crown Commercial Service, as the Authority, has put in place an agreement for the provision of Occupational Health, Employee Assistance Programmes and Eye Care Services for use by the UK Public Sector Buyers identified at VI.3). The services within the scope of this framework have been divided into 5 lots, with lot 4 being broken down into regional sub-lots. The lotting structure is: Lot 1 Occupational Health and Employee Assistance Programmes, fully managed service Lot 2 Occupational Health Services on a national basis Lot 3 Employee Assistance Programmes Lots 4.1 to 4.7 Occupational Health Services on a regional basis Lot 5 Eye Care Services * Please note, lots 4.1 to 4.7 will provide UK regional coverage The Deliverables/full specifications are set out in Attachment 1a -- Framework Schedule 1 (Specification)

### Lot Information

Occupational Health and Employee Assistance Programmes, fully managed service

Lot 1 is the provision of a fully managed service, for Occupational Health Services and Employee Assistance Programmes for all of the buyer's personnel within UK Central Government and Wider Public Sector Organisations including those working remotely, travelling or postings. This Lot enable's buyers to address particular health and attendance issues, meet their statutory obligations with regards to health surveillance, identify the preventative measures that can be taken to minimise the overall risk of sickness absence and to improve employee health and wellbeing in the workplace. Also the provision of Employee Assistance Programmes, suppliers are able to provide support to users over the full range of work related or personal matters that may impact on workplace performance, mental health and wellbeing and seek to resolve, manage and prevent those issues where possible. The suppliers successful will be able to provide all the Lot 1 Deliverables set out in Framework Schedule 1 (Specification). Additional information: The framework term will be 48 months. The framework contract has been awarded to 6 bidders. We also reserved the right to award to any bidder whose final score was within 1 % of the last position of this lot.

Occupational Health Services on a national basis

Lot 2 provides a compliant route for buyers to procure Occupational Health Services, national coverage, providing Occupational Health advice and services for all of the buyer's personnel within UK Central Government and Wider Public Sector Organisations including those working remotely, travelling or postings. The services provided under this Lot enable buyers to address particular health and attendance issues, meet their statutory obligations with regards to health surveillance, identify the preventative measures that can be taken to minimise the overall risk of sickness absence and to improve employee health and wellbeing in the workplace. The suppliers successful will be able to provide all the Lot 2 Deliverables set out Attachment 1a - Framework Schedule 1 (Specification). Additional information: The framework term is for 48 months. The framework contract has been awarded to 6 bidders. We also reserved the right to award to any bidder whose final score was within 1 % of the last position of this lot.

Employee Assistance Programmes

Lot 3 is the provision of Employee Assistance Programmes, providing confidential support for a range of work related or personal matters that may impact on workplace performance, mental health and wellbeing and seek to resolve, manage and prevent those issues where possible for all Contracting Authorities Personnel within all UK Central Government and Wider Public Sector Organisations including those working remotely, postings overseas and travelling overseas. The suppliers succesful will be able to provide all the Lot 3 Deliverables set out in Attachment 1a - Framework Schedule 1 (Specification). Additional information: The framework term is for 48 months. The framework contract has been awarded to 6 bidders. We also reserved the right to award to any bidder whose final score was within 1 % of the last position of this lot.

Occupational Health Services on a regional basis

Lot 4 provides a compliant route for buyers to procure Occupational Health Services, with regional coverage, providing Occupational Health advice and services for all of the buyer's personnel within UK Central Government and Wider Public Sector Organisations including those working remotely, travelling or postings. The services provided under the following Lots enable buyers to address particular health and attendance issues, meet their statutory obligations with regards to health surveillance, identify the preventative measures that can be taken to minimise the overall risk of sickness absence and to improve employee health and wellbeing in the workplace. The suppliers successful will be able to provide all the Lot 4 Deliverables set out in Attachment 1a - Framework Schedule 1 (Specification). Lot 4 was broken down into regional sub-lots. The lots are: 4.1 London 4.2 South 4.3 Midlands and East of England 4.4 Northern England 4.5 Wales 4.6 Northern Ireland 4.7 Scotland Additional information: The framework term will be 48 months. A framework contract was awarded to all bidders who achieved or succeeded in a final score of 35 in Lots 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 4.4, 4.5, 4.6 and 4.7.

Eye Care Services

Lot 5 is for the provision of corporate eye care services for all of Contracting Authorities Personnel within UK Central Government and Wider Public Sector Organisations. The service enable the buyers to fulfil their legislative requirements and maintain a duty of care as a responsible employer through the provision of eye examinations and adequate spectacles or eyewear for safety purposes. The Supplier will satisfy statutory obligations in complying with the Health and Safety (Display Screen Equipment) Regulations 1992 Eyes and Eyesight Regulation 5 (as amended in 2002), plus adherence to any relevant future regulations (amendments or new). The suppliers successful will be able to provide all the Lot 5 Deliverables as set out in Attachment 1a - Framework Schedule 1 (Specification). Additional information: The framework term is for 48 months, The framework contract has been awarded to 3 bidders. We also reserved the right to award to any bidder whose final score was within 1 % of the last position of this lot.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007484-2021 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Apr 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Mar 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £212,000,001 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE MINISTER FOR THE CABINET OFFICE ACTING THROUGH CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE |
| Locality | LIVERPOOL |
| Post town | Liverpool |
| Postcode | L3 9PP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD72 Liverpool |
| Local authority | Liverpool |
| Electoral ward | City Centre North |
| Westminster constituency | Liverpool Riverside |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 18 |
| Supplier names | ASE CORPORATE EYECARE; DURADIAMOND HEALTHCARE; HEALTH ASSURED; HEALTH MANAGEMENT; MCL MEDICS; MEDIGOLD HEALTH CONSULTANCY; OPTIMA HEALTH; PEOPLE ASSET MANAGEMENT; PEOPLE ASSET MANAGEMENT WELLBEING; RPS OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH; SMART EMPLOYEE EYECARE; SPECSAVERS OPTICAL SUPERSTORES; SPECTRUM WELLNESS; SUGARMAN HEALTH & WELL BEING; TEAM PREVENT; THE VALIDIUM GROUP; VITA HEALTH SOLUTIONS; WORKING ON WELLBEING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services
- 85100000 - Health services
- 85111800 - Pathology services
- 85111810 - Blood analysis services
- 85140000 - Miscellaneous health services
- 85141000 - Services provided by medical personnel
- 85141200 - Services provided by nurses
- 85141220 - Advisory services provided by nurses
- 85142100 - Physiotherapy services
- 85160000 - Optician services
- 85312300 - Guidance and counselling services
- 85312310 - Guidance services
- 85312320 - Counselling services
- 85312500 - Rehabilitation services

## Release History

- 9 Apr 2021 at 21:55 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007484-2021

## Notice URLs

- https://ted.europa.eu/udl?uri=TED:NOTICE:547414-2020:TEXT:EN:HTML
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/078a424c-e33f-4a44-921a-c9cc37472ec9
- https://www.crowncommercial.gov.uk/
- https://www.gov.uk/ccs
- https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/esourcing-tool-guidance-for-suppliers
- https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/government-security-classifications
- https://www.ncsc.gov.uk/information/cyber-essentials-faqs

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