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title: "YPO - 001101 Occupational Health Solutions, EAP & Associated Services"
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# YPO - 001101 Occupational Health Solutions, EAP & Associated Services

Buyer: YPO  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-032de0

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## Summary

The YPO is currently leading a procurement process for Occupational Health Solutions, EAP & Associated Services. This tender falls under the services category with a focus on training programme services. Businesses have an opportunity to participate in this framework agreement with a contract value of £90,000,000. The tender covers specific regions in the UK and has a maximum contract period of 4 years from 1st October 2022 to 30th September 2026. The procurement method is an open procedure, and business entities interested in delivering occupational health and related services should consider engaging in this opportunity.

This tender initiated by YPO presents opportunities for businesses in the health services sector to compete for providing Occupational Health Solutions, Employee Assistance Programmes, and Associated Services to public sector organisations. With a strong focus on quality and social value criteria, businesses that can offer a range of services like 24/7 emotional support, workplace adjustments, and wellbeing training have a competitive advantage. The framework agreement includes the potential for renewal after 3.5 years from the commencement date, providing a long-term growth opportunity for service providers who can meet the specified requirements.

## Notice

YPO are looking for Providers to be appointed onto a Framework Agreement for the provision of Occupational Health Solutions, Employee Assistance Programmes and Associated Services. The Framework is designed to meet the needs of all public sector organisations which includes YPO's internal requirements. YPO is the lead Public Sector Buying Organisation (PSBO) for this Framework Agreement in collaboration with London Borough of Islington ("Islington Council") as a group of Public Sector Buying Organisations

### Lot Information

Lot 1 - Occupational Health Solutions & Associated Services

This lot and all sub-lots will all be supported by an outcome focussed specification which will enable the delivery of solutions to contracting authorities that are suited to their specific needs. The focus of an OH solution is to support increased productivity within the workplace, ensuring employers meet their legal obligations to their employees and promoting a healthier workforce. Core services will include: * Pre-employment health screening/questionnaires * Management referrals * Ongoing absence management * Health surveillance * Statutory medicals * Ensuring organisations meet their legal obligations in respect of employee health * Provide and promote effective return to work strategies * Strategic advice and guidance * Provision of an occupational health management system for use by managers * Ability to deliver services both in person and remotely Associated services will capture all services associated to occupational health, some examples are: * Neurodiversity diagnostics and workplace adjustments * Asbestos medical assessments * Drug and alcohol screening * Rehabilitation services * Workstation assessments * Vaccination programmes * Wellbeing training * Wellbeing programmes * Day 1 absence programme * There will also be the option to include EAP as an additional service, to give organisations the chance to procure both OH & EAP in one place Providers will outline which associated services they can deliver within their bid submission and will be able to update these services throughout the life of the framework. This lot will be supported by sub-lots covering specific regions, opening up the reach of this framework in comparison to the previous iteration and providing SME providers the ability to provide to public sector organisations. Ability to deliver in the identified region will be a pass/fail criteria and evidence of ability to deliver in the identified region will be required.

Options: The Framework Agreement will cover the period from 1st October 2022 to 30th September 2024 with the option to extend for up to an additional 24 months. A decision to extend the framework beyond this initial term will be taken by June 2024 and will be dependent on satisfactory completion of all aspects of the contract to date, the current market conditions for this category and YPO's contracting structures. The maximum contract period will therefore be 4 years from 1st October 2022 to 30th September 2026 (subject to an annual review, incorporating KPI performance and price negotiations following the initial fixed pricing period).

Renewal: There is a possibility that this framework will be subject to renewal after 3.5 years from the commencement date.

Lot 2 - Employee Assistance Programme & Additional Service

Employee Assistance Programmes are considered to be a valuable employee benefit designed to help with both professional and personal problems which could be impacting well-being. Unlike OH solutions, EAP is employee-led and a key focus in the ability to selfrefer and the provision of a confidential service. These programmes are aimed at improving morale and working environments, reducing stress, absence and improving overall employee health. Core services will include: * 24/7 emotional support, via telephone and/or online * Guided self-help solutions * Session based counselling * Information in respect of legal, financial and workplace issues * Workplace support for managers Additional services will capture all outcome focused services related to employee wellbeing, some examples are: * Neurodiversity diagnostics and workplace adjustments * Wellbeing training * Wellbeing programmes * Career coaching * Critical incident/post trauma support

Options: The Framework Agreement will cover the period from 1st October 2022 to 30th September 2024 with the option to extend for up to an additional 24 months. A decision to extend the framework beyond this initial term will be taken by June 2024 and will be dependent on satisfactory completion of all aspects of the contract to date, the current market conditions for this category and YPO's contracting structures. The maximum contract period will therefore be 4 years from 1st October 2022 to 30th September 2026 (subject to an annual review, incorporating KPI performance and price negotiations following the initial fixed pricing period).

Renewal: There is a possibility that this framework will be subject to renewal after 3.5 years from the commencement date.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027017-2022 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Sep 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 18 May 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Sep 2022 |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2022 - 30 Sep 2026 |
| Recurrence | There is a possibility that this framework will be subject to renewal after 3.5 years from the commencement date. |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £90,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £90,000,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | YPO |
| Additional buyers | LONDON BOROUGH OF ISLINGTON (“ISLINGTON COUNCIL”) |
| Locality | WAKEFIELD |
| Post town | Wakefield |
| Postcode | WF2 0XE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE45 Wakefield |
| Local authority | Wakefield |
| Electoral ward | Wrenthorpe and Outwood West |
| Westminster constituency | Wakefield and Rothwell |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 14 |
| Supplier names | ABBOTT HEALTHCARE CONNECTIONS; CORDELL HEALTH; DURADIAMOND HEALTHCARE LIMITED T/A HEALTH PARTNERS; HEALTH ASSURED; HEALTH MANAGEMENT; INNOVATE HEALTHCARE MANAGEMENT GROUP; KAYS MEDICAL; MEDIGOLD HEALTH CONSULTANCY; PEOPLE ASSET MANAGEMENT; SME HCI; SODEXO MOTIVATION SOLUTIONS; THE MCL GROUP (INT; VITA HEALTH GROUP; WORKPLACE HEALTH AND WELLBEING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 75 - Administration, defence and social security services
- 80 - Education and training services
- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 75122000 - Administrative healthcare services
- 80521000 - Training programme services
- 85000000 - Health and social work services
- 85100000 - Health services

## Release History

- 27 Sep 2022 at 10:28 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027017-2022
- 20 May 2022 at 14:25 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013643-2022
- 14 Apr 2022 at 12:56 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010052-2022

## Notice URLs

- http://www.ypo.co.uk/
- https://procontract.due-north.com/register?ReadForm
- https://www.islington.gov.uk/
- https://www.ypo.co.uk/about/customers/permissible-users

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