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Published 8 Dec 2021, 14:38 GMT

Official UK procurement notice

Provision of Occupational Health Services to the London Ambulance Service

Official notice

Authority: London Ambulance Service NHS Trust (Central government)

3 lotsServicesOpen procedure
Published estimate£3,500,000total for 3 lots
Submissions closed 10 Jan 2022
Lots 3see the lot list below
Contract term 3 yrsends 30 Jun 2025 · extension options published · starts 1 Jul 2022

What is being bought3 lots · detail below

Published requirement description

The London Ambulance Service (LAS) requires the provision of occupational health, employee assistance programmes and physiotherapy/MSK for use by the Trust's staff across London.<br/><br/>The tender will be conducted as a "Light Touch" procedure in accordance with Regulation 74 in Section 7 of the Public Contract Regulations 2015<br/><br/>LAS staff deliver high standards of care in often pressurised and uncontrolled environments and the preferred solution will offer a versatile approach. Providers must demonstrate an understanding of the dynamics of a blue light service and the pan-London reach of the LAS.<br/><br/>The services within the scope of this agreement have been divided into three lots.<br/><br/>Lot 1 Core Occupational Health, Fully Managed Service<br/><br/>Lot 2 Physiotherapy and Musculoskeletal (MSK) Service<br/><br/>Lot 3 Employee Assistance Programme: Psychological and Counselling Services

CPV: Advisory services provided by nurses · Blood analysis services · Counselling services · Guidance and counselling services · Guidance services · Health and social work services · Health services · Miscellaneous health services · Pathology services · Physiotherapy services · Rehabilitation services · Services provided by medical personnel · +1 more

Lots and requirements (3)Procurement structure

3 lots · all with a published value (£3,500,000 together)
Lot #1Core Occupational Health, Fully Managed ServiceRenewal 3 yrsPublished value£1,500,000

The provision of a fully managed service, for occupational health services for all of LAS's personnel across London and outlying areas including those working remotely, travelling or postings.<br/><br/>The Service shall enable The Trust to address particular health and attendance issues, meet their statutory obligations with regards to health surveillance, identify the preventative measures that can be taken to minimise the overall risk of sickness absence and to improve employee health and wellbeing in the workplace.<br/><br/>The Supplier shall provide the core requirements which shall include but not be limited to:<br/><br/>

  • Telephone Support Services; <br/>
  • Online Portal;<br/>
  • Referrals from the Trust;<br/>
  • Attendance Management Advice and Assessments;<br/>
  • Attendance Management Reports;<br/>
  • Case Conferences;<br/>
  • Ill Health Retirement;<br/>
  • Pre-Appointment & Pre-Enrolment Checks; and<br/>
  • Surveillance Services.<br/>
  • Fitness for Task and Safety Critical Work Services:(Hearing Tests; and<br/> Baseline Hearing Tests)<br/>
  • Immunisations, Vaccinations, Inoculations, Medications & Blood Tests;<br/>
  • Health Screening Services;<br/>
  • Publicity and Promotion<br/>
  • Service implementation and<br/>
  • An option to utilise a clinically lead absence management reporting and assessment service with access and uptake to this agreed with the Trust. <br/><br/>Service Availability: The Suppler shall ensure that all Services, including the necessary Supplier Personnel, be available as a minimum, fifty two (52) weeks a year, Monday to Friday between the hours of 08:00 hours to 18:00 hours, excluding Public and Bank Holidays. <br/><br/>The awarded Supplier will need to provide out of hours services for specified services i.e. after 18.00 and/or before 08.00 weekdays and weekends. These will be agreed at contract outset<br/><br/>The tender will be conducted as a "Light Touch" procedure in accordance with Regulation 74 in Section 7 of the Public Contract Regulations 2015
Contract period: 1 Jul 2022 – 30 Jun 2025 (3 yrs)
Delivery: London · Greater London and Surroundings
Extensions: Contract may be renewedVariant bids: not allowed
Lot #2Physiotherapy and Musculoskeletal (MSK) ServiceRenewal 3 yrsPublished value£600,000

The provision of Physiotherapy and Musculoskeletal (MSK) Services.<br/><br/>To provide advice and guidance to the Trust, in regard to staff experiencing musculoskeletal symptoms or undergoing medical treatment which could impact on their ability to perform their required duties or pose a significant risk to themselves or others.<br/><br/>Support the Trust and comply with relevant health and safety legislation and internal policies and procedures<br/><br/>Additional Services: Work Hardening Programmes (MSK); Non clinical sessions; Case conferences/Multidisciplinary team meetings: Fitness for task risk assessment; Risk assessments; Health Promotions.<br/><br/>The tender will be conducted as a "Light Touch" procedure in accordance with Regulation 74 in Section 7 of the Public Contract Regulations 2015

Contract period: 1 Jul 2022 – 30 Jun 2025 (3 yrs)
Delivery: London
Extensions: Contract may be renewedVariant bids: not allowed
Lot #3Employee Assistance Programme: Psychological and Counselling ServicesRenewal 3 yrsPublished value£1,400,000

The provision EAP Psychological and Counselling Services <br/><br/>This contract is for the provision of Counselling, Psychotherapy and EAP services. The Service shall enable the Trust to address particular health issues, meet their statutory obligations, identify the preventative measures that can be taken to minimise the overall risk of sickness absence and to improve employee health and wellbeing in the workplace.<br/><br/>The Supplier shall provide the EAP and Psychotherapy/Counselling requirements which shall include but not be limited to:<br/><br/>

  • Telephone Support Services; <br/>
  • Online Portal;<br/>
  • Referrals from the Trust;<br/>
  • Case Conferences;<br/>
  • Publicity and Promotion<br/>
  • Service implementation<br/><br/>The tender will be conducted as a "Light Touch" procedure in accordance with Regulation 74 in Section 7 of the Public Contract Regulations 2015
Contract period: 1 Jul 2022 – 30 Jun 2025 (3 yrs)
Delivery: London
Extensions: Contract may be renewedVariant bids: not allowed

Procedure terms & legal framework

From the official record
Procedure method
Open procedure
Legal basis
CELEX · 32014L0024 Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (Directive 2014/24/EU)
Procurement category
Services
Notice status
Closed
Procurement threshold
Unspecified in notice
Regulatory regime
Standard
Commercial structure
Stand-alone contract (no framework)
Competition type
Competitive procedure
GPA / WTO covered
Unspecified in notice
Recurring procurement
Yes
First published
8 Dec 2021, 14:38 GMT
Last source update
8 Dec 2021, 14:38 GMT
Award evaluation window
10 Jan 2022 – …
FTS notice number
2021/S 000-030537
Classification (CPV)
Advisory services provided by nursesBlood analysis servicesCounselling servicesGuidance and counselling servicesGuidance servicesHealth and social work servicesHealth servicesMiscellaneous health servicesPathology servicesPhysiotherapy services
+3 moreRehabilitation servicesServices provided by medical personnel
Delivery area
London (UKI)
Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-02fec0 Find a Tender
Contract terms
Performance terms

Performance to be measured by Key Performance Indicators within Service Level Agreement.

How it was run

Official notice
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Submission deadline
10 Jan 2022
Submission channel
{"electronicSubmission","written"}
Accepted languages
en
Bids opened
10 Jan 2022, 14:00 GMT
Detailed submission instructions & authority contactsFrom official release

Timeline

8 Dec 2021 → 5 Jul 2022 · 5 dates
  1. Notice published
    8 Dec 2021, 14:38 GMT
  2. Submission deadline
    10 Jan 2022
  3. Bids opened
    10 Jan 2022, 14:00 GMT
  4. Contract starts
    1 Jul 2022, 00:00 BST
  5. Bids must remain valid until
    5 Jul 2022, 23:59 BST

Contracting authority & participating public bodies

London Ambulance Service NHS Trust

Contracting authorityCentral GovernmentBody governed by public lawHealth 220 Waterloo Road, London, London, SE1 8SDContact name, email Published organisation website ↗

Dispute resolution & review bodies

  • The High CourtReview body LondonContact email

Official documents & specifications (1)

Official links; attachments are not copied

Tender pack and attachments

  • Technical selection criteriatenderTechnical selection criteria