--- title: "Occupational Health Services" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03e44a" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-03e44a" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-03e44a.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-03e44a.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "MERSEYRAIL ELECTRICS 2002 LIMITED" published: "2023-07-21" --- # Occupational Health Services Buyer: MERSEYRAIL ELECTRICS 2002 LIMITED Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03e44a [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-03e44a) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-03e44a.json) ## Summary The buying organisation, Merseyrail Electrics 2002 Limited, is currently running a tender for Occupational Health Services in the health services category. The deadline for expressions of interest is 7th August at 12:00 Noon, and the deadline for Selection Questionnaire submissions is 21st August at 12:00 Noon. The tender process is in the active stage, with a duration of 3 years and options to extend. The tender is being conducted through a selective procurement method, with a minimum of four eligible bidders required for the ITT stage. This tender by Merseyrail Electrics 2002 Limited presents an opportunity for businesses with proven expertise in providing Occupational Health services, particularly within the transport industry, to participate and potentially secure a long-term contract. Interested businesses must have ORR Registered Doctors available and meet certain suitability criteria. The contract period is set for 3 years with renewal options available. Businesses with experience in delivering comprehensive Occupational Health services and meeting the specified requirements would be well-suited to compete in this tender. ## Notice Merseyrail is seeking a proven Supplier for the Occupational Health Services Contract. The Supplier must have an excellent track record in the provision of an Occupational Health service, within the transport industry (preferably Rail) which is of a similar size to Merseyrail. The deadline for expressions of interest is the 07th of August at 12:00 Noon and the deadline for the Selection Questionnaire submissions is the 21st of August at 12:00 Noon. ### Lot Information Lot 1 We require the successful bidder to allocate a specific team to deal with our cases. The clinical team should be led by a qualified medical Doctor who has accreditation with the Office of Rail and Road (ORR) and a qualification in Occupational Health. Our line managers and/or HR team will require access to the ORR Registered Doctor to discuss individual cases in order to clarify advice or obtain further information. Delivery of the OH service will be from Merseyrail's Offices at Rail House in Liverpool. At present the OH facilities in Rail House are located on the 4th floor. There are other suppliers providing other services who will also have offices on the floor such as counselling, physiotherapy, and psychology. As part of the response to the tender we are asking bidders to make a fixed monthly contribution to the maintenance costs which will be listed within Appendix 6 - Occupational Health pricing schedule, this will also be discussed further at tender clarification meetings. We expect to be able to build a positive relationship with the team so that they have an understanding of our needs as a client. The Occupational Health service provision must actively support our absence management procedure which can be found as an attachment within the Tender. This includes a positive approach to enabling staff with ongoing health conditions to continue to work or return to work, supported by a phased return and/or reasonable adjustments, where appropriate, in line with our responsibilities under the Equalities Act 2010. The OH provider is required to include within the provision of their services, as a minimum, but is not limited to: * A specified Account Manager; * Case management; * Maintenance of medical records relating to referrals; * Access to advice from a specified ORR Registered OH Doctor; * Telephone support for advice and information relating to the provision of the service and individual cases; * Appointments with suitably qualified ORR Registered OH Doctor at Rail House; * Liaison with GPs, Consultants or other medical practitioners who have been treating our staff, where this is appropriate; * Post referral reports that provide a clear prognosis and advice; * On-site workstation assessments (Ergonomics) for staff who have medical conditions that may be linked to their workstation environment; * Input into our intranet providing advice on health matters and with sign-posting to other appropriate websites; * An electronic OH management system; * Electronic real time management reporting information; * Information and advice on both general health issues and specific health related events which could have a detrimental effect to our staff and service delivery, eg: norovirus etc.; * An ability to supply / co-supply (at an optional additional cost) preventative medical interventions for larger numbers of staff in response to specific health related events, e.g. flu inoculations. The provision of any associated medicines shall be charged to Merseyrail at cost on consent from Merseyrail; * Drug and Alcohol Testing, both for cause and random testing is required; and * The Supplier must provide their own IT equipment in relation to this contract and WiFi connection. Options: The opportunity will be let to provide Occupational Health services for a duration of 3 years with options to extend for a further 1 x12 months or until the end of the Merseytravel Concession in 2028. However, in the event the concession with Merseytravel is extended beyond July 2028, Merseyrail reserve the right to extend the contract to a maximum duration of 6 years to support with the handover of the concession. Renewal: Merseyrail have the option to extend for a further 12 months or until the end of the concession (20th of July 2028). ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021120-2023 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Restricted procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 21 Jul 2023 | | Submission deadline | 7 Aug 2023 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | 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 | MERSEYRAIL ELECTRICS 2002 LIMITED | | Locality | LIVERPOOL | | Post town | Liverpool | | Postcode | L1 1JF | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside | | ITL 3 | TLD72 Liverpool | | Local authority | Liverpool | | Electoral ward | Brownlow Hill | | Westminster constituency | Liverpool Riverside | | Delivery location | TLD7 Merseyside | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85100000 - Health services ## Release History - 21 Jul 2023 at 12:59 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021120-2023 ## Notice URLs - https://me-2-procure.org/ - https://me-2-procure.org/MerseyrailElectrics/DisplayModules/TradeModules/Negotiations/Opportunities/ViewOpportunityEvent.aspx?EventID=536&Culture=en-GB - https://www.merseyrail.org/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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