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title: "Occupational Health Service & Employee Assist Programme"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000644302"
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buyer: "DAVID MACBRAYNE HR (UK) LIMITED"
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# Occupational Health Service & Employee Assist Programme

Buyer: DAVID MACBRAYNE HR (UK) LIMITED  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000644302

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## Summary

The tender titled "Occupational Health Service & Employee Assist Programme," initiated by David MacBrayne HR (UK) Limited, is currently in the active stage of the procurement process. This requirement, which falls under the services industry category, is located in Gourock, Scotland, with an estimated value of £200,000. The procurement method is a selective process via a competitive procedure with negotiation, and the submission deadline is 27 April 2021. The procurement is divided into two lots: Lot 1 focuses on Occupational Health services, while Lot 2 pertains to the Employee Assist Programme.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in occupational health and employee assistance programmes, particularly those with experience in remote service delivery across a wide geographical area. Companies offering technology solutions that enhance accessibility to healthcare services would be particularly well-suited to compete, alongside those with a strong track record in quality assurance and financial stability, as demonstrated through previous contracts in similar sectors. Engaging in this tender could lead to a fruitful partnership with a reputable organisation like David MacBrayne and enhance visibility within the public sector.

## Notice

David MacBrayne Limited (DML) is the parent company of CalMac Ferries Ltd, supported by a human resource subsidiary, David MacBrayne HR (UK) Ltd (DML HR). DML HR have a requirement for an Occupational Health (OH) service and Employee Assist Programme (EAP) with the aim of boosting wellbeing with ultimately a reduction in absence and sickness. This Procurement is split into 2 Lots, Lot 1 - Occupational Health and Lot 2 - Employee Assist Programme. Suppliers may bid for both Lots. Each Lot will be evaluated separately

### Lot Information

Occupational Health Service

David MacBrayne Limited (DML) is the parent company of CalMac Ferries Ltd, supported by a human resource subsidiary, David MacBrayne HR (UK) Ltd (DML HR). DML HR have a requirement for an Occupational Health (OH) service with the aim of boosting wellbeing with ultimately a reduction in absence and sickness. Requirements are listed below and stated if Essential or Desirable: Lot 1 Occupational Health Services Geographical spread - to cover full network - remote accessibility Essential Time/Content of Reports - number of telephone referrals; face-to-face referrals; time from referral to solution. Essential Escalation process to challenge conflicting reports/seek clarity Essential Additional services - GAD Assessments; Stress Audits; Stress Risk Assessments, CBT; Physio; Nutritionist - face to face and virtual etc. Workplace and Work station assessments. Sourcing costings and timeframes from 'private' hospitals for surgery/Scans/Clinical Psychological Assessments & treatment Essential Monthly KPI Reporting Essential Health Surveillance - Hearing tests; Hand-arm vibration syndrome; lung function tests. Nightwatch Assessments Essential Sector Experience Essential Quarterly OCH Case Review Panel (Doctor) where required Desirable Technology Solutions (access for all patients to an Online Self-Help module(s) as part of therapy) Desirable Health promotion and wellbeing - smoking, alcohol and substance misuse. As part of this strategy, requesting activities such as flu vaccinations or health checks e.g. BMI, cholesterol and BP. Desirable The contract for this service will be let for an initial two-year duration, with optional periods of 2 x 12 months. The total contract duration is up to four years. DML HR will contract with the most economically advantageous bidder. DML HR may request Bidders to present their bids.. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

Renewal: This contract shall operate for a term of 2 years with an option to extend for up to an additional two 12 month periods.

Employee Assist Programme

David MacBrayne Limited (DML) is the parent company of CalMac Ferries Ltd, supported by a human resource subsidiary, David MacBrayne HR (UK) Ltd (DML HR). DML HR have a requirement for an Employee Assist Programme (EAP) with the aim of boosting wellbeing with ultimately a reduction in absence and sickness. Requirements are listed below and stated if Essential or Desirable: Lot 2 Employee Assist Programme Geographical spread - to cover full network - remote accessibility Essential Monthly KPI Reporting Essential Sector Experience Essential Technology Solutions (access for all patients 3.1 to an Online Self-Help module(s) as part of therapy) Desirable The contract for this service will be let for an initial two-year duration, with optional periods of 2 x 12 months. The total contract duration is up to four years. DML HR will contract with the most economically advantageous bidder. DML HR may request Bidders to present their bids.. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

Renewal: This contract shall operate for a term of 2 years with an option to extend for up to an additional two 12 month periods.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR410466 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| 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 | 26 Mar 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Apr 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | 6 months before contract end date |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £200,000 |
| 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 | DAVID MACBRAYNE HR (UK) 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

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 75 - Administration, defence and social security services

### Codes

- 71317200 - Health and safety services
- 71317210 - Health and safety consultancy services
- 75122000 - Administrative healthcare services

## Release History

- 26 Mar 2021 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR410466

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR410466
  Occupational Health Service & Employee Assist Programme - David MacBrayne Limited (DML) is the parent company of CalMac Ferries Ltd, supported by a human resource subsidiary, David MacBrayne HR (UK) Ltd (DML HR). DML HR have a requirement for an Occupational Health (OH) service and Employee Assist Programme (EAP) with the aim of boosting wellbeing with ultimately a reduction in absence and sickness. This Procurement is split into 2 Lots, Lot 1 - Occupational Health and Lot 2 - Employee Assist Programme. Suppliers may bid for both Lots. Each Lot will be evaluated separately

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.calmac.co.uk
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343
- http://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000644302

## Provenance

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