--- title: "Provision of Occupational Health and Employee Assistance Programme" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05816b" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05816b" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05816b.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05816b.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "CALMAC FERRIES LIMITED" published: "2025-08-05" --- # Provision of Occupational Health and Employee Assistance Programme Buyer: CALMAC FERRIES LIMITED Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05816b [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05816b) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05816b.json) ## Summary CalMac Ferries Limited, located in Gourock, is inviting tenders for the provision of Occupational Health and Employee Assistance Programmes. This procurement, titled "Provision of Occupational Health and Employee Assistance Programme," falls under the 'Health services' industry category. The competitive procedure with negotiation is in the Tender stage, with the tender period ending on 4th September 2025, and an invitation date for the second stage set for the same day. The procurement seeks to establish a framework agreement with a qualified supplier capable of providing comprehensive health services across the UK region. The total contract duration is 1440 days, with potential renewal options up to 24 months. This tender offers significant business growth opportunities, especially for companies with expertise in occupational health and employee assistance services. It is highly suitable for established health service providers that can deliver efficient and cost-effective solutions tailored to improve stakeholder well-being while reducing absence. The procurement encourages participation through a selective method, ensuring a competitive environment where factors like quality and pricing are essential to succeed. Businesses that can meet the economic selection criteria and provide high-quality health solutions with a sound understanding of occupational health will find this tender highly beneficial for expanding their market presence in the health services sector. ## Notice CalMac Ferries Ltd (CFL) will go to Tender to establish an Agreement with a suitably experienced and qualified Supplier for the Occupational Health and Employee Assistance Programme requirement. The successful Supplier should be able to meet this requirement by providing a cost effective and efficient service that will meet the needs of the stakeholders. ### Lot Information Occupational Health avid MacBrayne HR (UK) Ltd (DMHR) has the requirement to establish a Framework Agreement for Occupational Health (OH) and Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) services, with the aim of boosting wellbeing and ultimately reducing absence and sickness. Lot 1 - Occupational Health Core services include: Case referrals Case conferences Ill health retirement assessments Pre-employment referrals Full medicals Generic advice - case management None core services: Statutory and non-statutory health surveillance Injury benefits and other pension benefits Health screening Lifestyle screening Immunisation/vaccination Workplace assessments Specialist medicals/examinations Diagnostic testing and laboratory investigations Specialist interventions and alternative therapies Health promotion activity Neurodiverse support overseas work advice Awareness training and support for policy development Onsite service delivery Home visits 'Fast track'/emergency appointment Renewal: Up to an additional 24 months which may be split into two 12-month extension options Employee Assistance Programme Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) provides support and guidance to the employees to help them deal with personal and work-related problems. EAP includes: Telephone counselling services Face-to-face counselling sessions Mental health support Bereavement support Neurodiversity support Information services Online information system Advice for carers Advice for management staff, for example, mental health, available via website Referral procedures Renewal: Up to an additional 24 months which may be split into two 12-month extension options ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046082-2025 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Competitive procedure with negotiation | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 5 Aug 2025 | | Submission deadline | 4 Sep 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £290,162 | | 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 | CALMAC FERRIES LIMITED | | Locality | GOUROCK | | Post town | Paisley | | Postcode | PA19 1QP | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM33 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire | | Local authority | Inverclyde | | Electoral ward | Inverclyde West | | Westminster constituency | Inverclyde and Renfrewshire West | | Delivery location | TLM Scotland | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85100000 - Health services ## Release History - 5 Aug 2025 at 11:11 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046082-2025 ## Notice URLs - http://www.calmac.co.uk - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343 - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2363 - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000806327 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA10923 - https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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