--- title: "Provision of Occupational Health Services to the London Ambulance Service" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02fec0" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-02fec0" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02fec0.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02fec0.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "LONDON AMBULANCE SERVICE NHS TRUST" published: "2021-12-08" --- # Provision of Occupational Health Services to the London Ambulance Service Buyer: LONDON AMBULANCE SERVICE NHS TRUST Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02fec0 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-02fec0) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02fec0.json) ## Summary The London Ambulance Service NHS Trust is currently conducting a tender titled "Provision of Occupational Health Services to the London Ambulance Service." This procurement falls under the health services industry category and is aimed at providing comprehensive occupational health and employee assistance services for staff across London. The tender is in the active stage and is set to close on 10 January 2022. The overall value of the contract is estimated at £3,500,000 GBP, with specific lots focusing on core occupational health, physiotherapy, and an employee assistance programme for psychological and counselling services. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the health services sector, especially those specialising in occupational health, physiotherapy, and psychological counselling. Companies that can demonstrate a profound understanding of the unique demands faced by a blue-light service and are capable of providing a flexible, comprehensive service will find this tender particularly advantageous. Given the long-term nature of the contracts, which span from July 2022 to June 2025 with potential for renewal, businesses should prepare to showcase their experience and capacity to deliver high-quality health services to meet the needs of the London Ambulance Service's diverse workforce. ## Notice The London Ambulance Service (LAS) requires the provision of occupational health, employee assistance programmes and physiotherapy/MSK for use by the Trust's staff across London. The tender will be conducted as a "Light Touch" procedure in accordance with Regulation 74 in Section 7 of the Public Contract Regulations 2015 LAS staff deliver high standards of care in often pressurised and uncontrolled environments and the preferred solution will offer a versatile approach. Providers must demonstrate an understanding of the dynamics of a blue light service and the pan-London reach of the LAS. The services within the scope of this agreement have been divided into three lots. Lot 1 Core Occupational Health, Fully Managed Service Lot 2 Physiotherapy and Musculoskeletal (MSK) Service Lot 3 Employee Assistance Programme: Psychological and Counselling Services ### Lot Information Lot 1 Core Occupational Health, Fully Managed Service The provision of a fully managed service, for occupational health services for all of LAS's personnel across London and outlying areas including those working remotely, travelling or postings. The Service shall enable The Trust 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 Supplier shall provide the core requirements which shall include but not be limited to: * Telephone Support Services; * Online Portal; * Referrals from the Trust; * Attendance Management Advice and Assessments; * Attendance Management Reports; * Case Conferences; * Ill Health Retirement; * Pre-Appointment & Pre-Enrolment Checks; and * Surveillance Services. * Fitness for Task and Safety Critical Work Services:(Hearing Tests; and Baseline Hearing Tests) * Immunisations, Vaccinations, Inoculations, Medications & Blood Tests; * Health Screening Services; * Publicity and Promotion * Service implementation and * An option to utilise a clinically lead absence management reporting and assessment service with access and uptake to this agreed with the Trust. Service Availability: The Suppler shall ensure that all Services, including the necessary Supplier Personnel, be available as a minimum, fifty two (52) weeks a year, Monday to Friday between the hours of 08:00 hours to 18:00 hours, excluding Public and Bank Holidays. The awarded Supplier will need to provide out of hours services for specified services i.e. after 18.00 and/or before 08.00 weekdays and weekends. These will be agreed at contract outset The tender will be conducted as a "Light Touch" procedure in accordance with Regulation 74 in Section 7 of the Public Contract Regulations 2015 Renewal: Contract may be renewed Lot 2 Physiotherapy and Musculoskeletal (MSK) Service The provision of Physiotherapy and Musculoskeletal (MSK) Services. To provide advice and guidance to the Trust, in regard to staff experiencing musculoskeletal symptoms or undergoing medical treatment which could impact on their ability to perform their required duties or pose a significant risk to themselves or others. Support the Trust and comply with relevant health and safety legislation and internal policies and procedures Additional Services: Work Hardening Programmes (MSK); Non clinical sessions; Case conferences/Multidisciplinary team meetings: Fitness for task risk assessment; Risk assessments; Health Promotions. The tender will be conducted as a "Light Touch" procedure in accordance with Regulation 74 in Section 7 of the Public Contract Regulations 2015 Renewal: Contract may be renewed Lot 3 Employee Assistance Programme: Psychological and Counselling Services The provision EAP Psychological and Counselling Services This contract is for the provision of Counselling, Psychotherapy and EAP services. The Service shall enable the Trust to address particular health issues, meet their statutory obligations, 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 Supplier shall provide the EAP and Psychotherapy/Counselling requirements which shall include but not be limited to: * Telephone Support Services; * Online Portal; * Referrals from the Trust; * Case Conferences; * Publicity and Promotion * Service implementation The tender will be conducted as a "Light Touch" procedure in accordance with Regulation 74 in Section 7 of the Public Contract Regulations 2015 Renewal: Contract may be renewed ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030537-2021 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 8 Dec 2021 | | Submission deadline | 10 Jan 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 30 Jun 2022 - 30 Jun 2025 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £3,500,000 | | Lots value | £3,500,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | LONDON AMBULANCE SERVICE NHS TRUST | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | South East London | | Postcode | SE1 8SD | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East | | ITL 3 | TLI45 Lambeth | | Local authority | Lambeth | | Electoral ward | Waterloo & South Bank | | Westminster constituency | Vauxhall and Camberwell Green | | Delivery location | TLI London | ## 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 - 85312300 - Guidance and counselling services - 85312310 - Guidance services - 85312320 - Counselling services - 85312500 - Rehabilitation services ## Release History - 8 Dec 2021 at 14:38 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030537-2021 ## Notice URLs - http://health.atamis.co.uk - https://www.gov.uk/courts-tribunals - https://www.londonambulance.nhs.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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