--- title: "NPS Provision of Occupational Health Doctors" ocid: "ocds-kuma6s-116144" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-kuma6s-116144" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-116144.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-116144.json" source: "Sell2Wales" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "NATIONAL PROCUREMENT SERVICE (WELSH GOVERNMENT)" published: "2021-11-24" --- # NPS Provision of Occupational Health Doctors Buyer: NATIONAL PROCUREMENT SERVICE (WELSH GOVERNMENT) Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-kuma6s-116144 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-kuma6s-116144) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-116144.json) ## Summary The National Procurement Service (Welsh Government) is currently soliciting tenders for the provision of Occupational Health Doctors, under the framework NPS-PSU-0091-18, which expires on 31st March 2023. This procurement process is in the planning stage, initiated due to a growing demand for Occupational Health services as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. The intention is to directly award contracts to suppliers who meet the framework requirements, particularly those capable of providing face-to-face consultations primarily in the South Wales region. The notice will be active until 6th December 2021, with contracts expected to be awarded on 1st January 2022, for a period of 15 months until 31st March 2023. This tender offers a significant opportunity for businesses in the health services sector, particularly those focused on Occupational Health. Suppliers who can provide face-to-face consultations will have a competitive advantage, especially in the South Wales area. This is an excellent opportunity for firms specialising in health services looking to expand their reach and support local public sector organisations in meeting their urgent health service needs. ## Notice The National Procurement Service currently manages an Occupational Health and Associated Services Framework Agreement (NPS-PSU-0091-18) on behalf of the Welsh Public Sector. The Framework was awarded in April 2019 and is due to expire on 31st March 2023.In light of the COVID 19 pandemic demand for Occupational Health Doctors has been steadily increasing with capacity diminishing across Wales (particularly in relation to face 2 face consultations, which is a mandatory requirement of some customer organisations).Due to imminent customer contract expiry NPS are publishing this speculative notice under the exception permitted in Regulation 32(2)(c) (direct award due to reasons of extreme urgency) of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 with the intention of direct awarding contracts to any suppliers that pass the mandatory Framework requirements and who may be able to support with additional capacity for Occupational Health Doctors in Wales.Particular consideration will be given to suppliers who are able to offer face 2 face consultations mainly in the South Wales region. This notice will be live until 6th December with the intention contracts will be awarded 1st January for a period of 15 months to 31st March 2023. At this time suppliers will be able to tender for a place on the Framework at renewal stage.Please contact CommercialProcurement.PeopleCorporate@gov.wales for further information.NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Sell2Wales Web Site at https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=116144. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Sell2Wales | | Latest notice | https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=116144 | | Notice type | S2W Notice - Website Prior Information Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 24 Nov 2021 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | 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 | Not specified | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | NATIONAL PROCUREMENT SERVICE (WELSH GOVERNMENT) | | Locality | CAERPHILLY | | Post town | Cardiff | | Postcode | CF83 8WT | | Country | Wales | | ITL 1 | TLL Wales | | ITL 2 | TLL5 South East Wales | | ITL 3 | TLL53 Gwent Valleys | | Local authority | Caerphilly | | Electoral ward | Bedwas and Trethomas | | Westminster constituency | Caerphilly | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85100000 - Health services ## Release History - 24 Nov 2021 at 11:19 - Planning - S2W Notice - Website Prior Information Notice - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=116144 ## Notice URLs - http://npswales.gov.uk - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=116144 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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