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title: "Provision of a Medical Advisory Service for Scottish Public Pension Agency"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000669497"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SCOTTISH PUBLIC PENSIONS AGENCY"
published: "2022-04-21"
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# Provision of a Medical Advisory Service for Scottish Public Pension Agency

Buyer: SCOTTISH PUBLIC PENSIONS AGENCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000669497

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## Summary

The Scottish Public Pensions Agency is seeking bids for the "Provision of a Medical Advisory Service," aimed at supporting pension scheme administration for the NHS and teachers in Scotland. This procurement is currently in the award stage, following its tender initiation in late 2021. The contract, estimated at £375,000, is valid from 1 April 2022 until 31 March 2025, with potential extensions allowing it to last until 31 March 2027. All submissions are to be made electronically, with a designated procurement method classified as an open procedure.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in medical advisory services, particularly those with expertise in public sector pensions. Companies that are well-placed to compete include established healthcare consultancies and organisations with a strong background in pension management and dispute resolution processes. The contract's complexity and the significant value highlight the potential for substantial business growth in the public health sector within Scotland.

## Notice

Provision of a Medical Advisory Service to support the Contracting Authority's activities in administering the National Health Service (NHS) and Teachers' pension schemes in Scotland and determining the Local Government Pension Scheme (Scotland)'s (LGPS) Internal Disputes Resolution Procedure (IDRP)'s appeals. For the period 01 April 2022 to 31 March 2025. The Contracting Authority may, by giving notice to the Economic Operator, extend the period of the contract to a date falling no later than 31 March 2027. Subject to that constraint, the Contracting Authority may extend the period of the Contract on more than one occasion.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of a Medical Advisory Service to the Scottish Public Pensions Agency. The contract will not be divided into lots as Contract Management arrangements for this would be onerous for both the Contracting Authority and the Economic Operator in relation to the complexity, size and scope of the requirement.. 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: The Contracting Authority may, by giving notice to the Economic Operator, extend the period of the Contract to a date falling no later than 31 March 2027. Subject to that constraint, the Contracting Authority may extend the period of the Contract on more than one occasion.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR446523 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| 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 | 21 Apr 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Dec 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Apr 2022 |
| Contract period | 1 Apr 2022 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | SPPA may re-let this Contract at the end of the initial 3 year period and a contract notice will be published circa 9 months prior to the end of the initial period. If not, the extension period will be used and a contract notice will be published circa 9 months prior to the end of the final extension period. |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £375,000 |
| Lots value | £375,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £325,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SCOTTISH PUBLIC PENSIONS AGENCY |
| Locality | GALASHIELS |
| Post town | Galashiels |
| Postcode | TD1 3TE |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM9 Southern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM91 Scottish Borders |
| Local authority | Scottish Borders |
| Electoral ward | Leaderdale and Melrose |
| Westminster constituency | Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | HEALTH PARTNERS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services
- 85100000 - Health services
- 85140000 - Miscellaneous health services
- 85147000 - Company health services

## Release History

- 21 Apr 2022 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR446523
- 1 Nov 2021 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV431679

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV431679&idx=1
  1st November 2021 - SPPA Invitation to tender
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV431679&idx=2
  1st November 2021 - Instructions to tenders
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV431679&idx=3
  1st November 2021 - SPD Scotland Document
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV431679&idx=4
  1st November 2021 - Schedule 1 Specification
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV431679&idx=5
  1st November 2021 - Annex A to Schedule 1
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV431679&idx=6
  1st November 2021 - Schedule 2 Pricing Schedule
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV431679&idx=7
  1st November 2021 - Schedule 3 Declaration
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV431679&idx=8
  1st November 2021 - Terms and Conditions
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV431679
  Provision of a Medical Advisory Service for Scottish Public Pension Agency - Provision of a Medical Advisory Service to support the Contracting Authority's activities in administering the National Health Service (NHS) and Teachers' pension schemes in Scotland and determining the Local Government Pension Scheme (Scotland)'s (LGPS) Internal Disputes Resolution Procedure (IDRP)'s appeals. For the period 01 April 2022 to 31 March 2025. The Contracting Authority may, by giving notice to the Economic Operator, extend the period of the contract to a date falling no later than 31 March 2027. Subject to that constraint, the Contracting Authority may extend the period of the Contract on more than one occasion.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR446523
  Provision of a Medical Advisory Service for Scottish Public Pension Agency - Provision of a Medical Advisory Service to support the Contracting Authority's activities in administering the National Health Service (NHS) and Teachers' pension schemes in Scotland and determining the Local Government Pension Scheme (Scotland)'s (LGPS) Internal Disputes Resolution Procedure (IDRP)'s appeals. For the period 01 April 2022 to 31 March 2025. The Contracting Authority may, by giving notice to the Economic Operator, extend the period of the contract to a date falling no later than 31 March 2027. Subject to that constraint, the Contracting Authority may extend the period of the Contract on more than one occasion.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/hse40.pdf
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx
- http://www.sppa.gov.uk/
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000669497
- https://cyberassessment.gov.scot/
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk

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