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title: "Framework Agreement for the Provision of Occupational Health Services to the named Academic Partners of the University of the Highlands and Islands"
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# Framework Agreement for the Provision of Occupational Health Services to the named Academic Partners of the University of the Highlands and Islands

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF THE HIGHLANDS AND ISLANDS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-040ff8

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## Summary

The University of the Highlands and Islands has announced an active tender titled "Framework Agreement for the Provision of Occupational Health Services" for their academic partners. This procurement opportunity is divided into two lots: one for staff and the other for students. The organisation is looking for contractors to provide quality occupational health services tailored to the needs of its academic partners, with a focus on ensuring legal compliance and medical best practices. The tender is currently in the active stage, with a bid opening date set for January 11, 2024, and includes various criteria for evaluation, such as service methodology, skills of staff, and price consideration.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses in the health services industry to expand their operations by providing occupational health services to the University of the Highlands and Islands. Companies with expertise in occupational health, medical services, and related disciplines are well-suited to compete for the provision of services to academic staff and students. The procurement process involves a comprehensive selection criteria assessment, ensuring that awarded contracts will meet the required standards and specifications set out by the University to maintain a high level of service quality and compliance.

## Notice

The named Academic Partners of the University of the Highlands and Islands wish to form a Framework Agreement for the Provision of Occupational Health Services. The Framework Agreement is split into two (2) Lots: Lot 1 - Staff Lot 2 - Students The Academic Partners of the University of the Highlands and Islands with access to Lot 1 are: -UHI Executive Office - UHI Inverness - UHI Moray - UHI North, West and Hebrides - UHI Perth - Highland Theological College - Sabhal Mor Ostaig - Scottish Association for Marine Science The Academic Partners of the University of the Highlands and Islands with access to Lot 2 are: - UHI Executive Office - UHI Inverness - UHI Moray

### Lot Information

Students

The named Academic Partners of the University of the Highlands and Islands wish to form a Framework Agreement for the Provision of Occupational Health Services to Students. For the purpose of clarification, the below partners have access to this Framework Agreement. It should be noted that partners have the option to purchase requirements outside of this Framework Agreement and are under no obligation to use the Framework. - UHI Executive Office - UHI Inverness - UHI Moray The purpose of this procurement exercise, for Lot 2, is to appoint a suitably qualified and competent Contractors for the provision of Occupational Health related services for Students. Service provision must be quality-focused and tailored to meet the needs of the named Academic Partners, whilst remaining legally compliant and in accordance with medical best practice. The following course offerings are included in the scope of this Lot: - UHI Executive Office - Nursing and Midwifery - UHI Executive Office - Optometry - UHI Inverness - Dental - UHI Moray - Care and Administration Please note that throughout the lifetime of the Framework Agreement, additional courses may be added. The Contractor shall be able to provide occupational health services in the following areas: - Initial course clearance - Management referral - Health interview - Immunisation services - Health Surveillance - Skin Surveillance - Needlestick injuries - Pre course paper screening - Blood testing Please note that a full list of immunisations is provided, and the Contractor does not require to possess the capability to cover all immunisations in order to submit a tender.

Renewal: The Framework Agreement will commence for a period of two (2) years. The Authority reserves the right to extend the Framework Agreement for two (2) x twelve (12) month periods, subject to satisfactory performance and continued requirement of the Authority.

Staff

The named Academic Partners of the University of the Highlands and Islands wish to form a Framework Agreement for the Provision of Occupational Health Services to Staff. For the purpose of clarification, the below partners have access to this Framework Agreement. It should be noted that partners have the option to purchase requirements outside of this Framework Agreement and are under no obligation to use the Framework. - UHI Executive Office - UHI Inverness - UHI Moray - UHI North, West and Hebrides - UHI Perth - Highland Theological College - Sabhal Mor Ostaig - Scottish Association for Marine Science The purpose of this procurement exercise, for Lot 1, is to appoint a suitably qualified and competent Contractors for the provision of Occupational Health related services for Staff. Service provision must be quality-focused and tailored to meet the needs of the named Academic Partners, whilst remaining legally compliant and in accordance with medical best practice. The Contractor will provide staff at the named Academic Partners of the University of the Highlands and Islands with Occupational Health services based on assessed need at any point during the Framework Agreement term. Referrals to the service will be made via the Named Academic Partner's Authorised Representative or as a self-referral by the staff member. It is expected that staff will be examined within ten (10) working days of referral. Appointment times will be provided within the office hours of 09:00 and 17:00, Monday - Friday. Service provision will be delivered 52 weeks in a year, excluding public holidays. The Contractor shall be able to provide occupational health services in the following areas: - Management Referral - Health Surveillance Services - Immunisations Services - Physiotherapy - Chiropractic - Osteopathy - Pre-Employment Assessment and Fitness for Employment - Assessments relating to reasonable adjustments - Telephone Advisory Service Please note that with regard to the above points, the Contractor must be able to cover a minimum of 5 points (in-house) to bid for a position on the Framework. The Contractor should also be capable of the below: - Provide professional support/advice/guidance with regard to the Preparation of Occupational Health policies, standards and procedures in liaison with clinical governance - Workplace visits - Liaise with personnel of named Academic Partners and be present at meetings and events if requested - Specialist support services (including blood borne viruses, drug/alcohol referrals and support, and as required, testing as part of ongoing programme) - Deliver annual health promotion campaigns - Ongoing promotion of service availability to staff Please note that the named Academic Partner may, at its own discretion, request the Contractor to provide additional, related services if required during the lifetime of the Framework Agreement.

Renewal: The Framework Agreement will commence for a period of two (2) years. The Authority reserves the right to extend the Framework Agreement for two (2) x twelve (12) month periods, subject to satisfactory performance and continued requirement of the Authority.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010364-2024 |
| 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 |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Mar 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Jan 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Mar 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | October 2025 OR October 2026 OR October 2027 |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £322,062 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF THE HIGHLANDS AND ISLANDS |
| Locality | INVERNESS |
| Post town | Inverness |
| Postcode | IV3 5SQ |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM2 Highlands and Islands |
| ITL 3 | TLM20 Highlands and Islands |
| Local authority | Highland |
| Electoral ward | Inverness West |
| Westminster constituency | Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire |
| Delivery location | TLM6 Highlands and Islands |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | NHS HIGHLAND |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85100000 - Health services
- 85140000 - Miscellaneous health services

## Release History

- 28 Mar 2024 at 15:30 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010364-2024
- 30 Oct 2023 at 08:43 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031910-2023

## Notice URLs

- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- http://www.uhi.ac.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000746683
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00101

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