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

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 Mòr 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.

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.