Published date: 3 July 2019
Last edited date: 3 July 2019
This notice was replaced on 30 July 2019
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Awarded contract (published 30 July 2019)
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Contract summary
Industry
Administrative healthcare services - 75122000
Health services - 85100000
Location of contract
North West
Value of contract
£40,000 to £60,000
Procurement reference
SP/19/1080
Published date
3 July 2019
Closing date
8 July 2019
Contract start date
1 September 2019
Contract end date
31 August 2021
Contract type
Service contract
Procedure type
Open procedure (below threshold)
Any interested supplier may submit a tender in response to an opportunity notice.
This procedure can be used for procurements below the relevant contract value threshold.
Contract is suitable for SMEs?
Yes
Contract is suitable for VCSEs?
Yes
Description
Lancaster University are looking for an Occupational Health Service (OHS) Provider that will deliver a cost effective OHS, which maximises value for money for Lancaster University ("LU") through the delivery of a timely, effective, modern and quality service for its campus and a small number of staff overseas. The OHS will be made available to all 3500 [approx.] staff. Overseas staff are likely to represent around 3% of the workforce.
The range of duties undertaken by University staff are multiple and varied; and include, but are not restricted to, the following:
- Desk associated work
- Customer facing work, with risk of exposure to upset and/or violent people
- Physical work e.g. maintenance, estate management and cleaning
- Work outdoors in all seasons
- Staff working or coming into contact with hazardous substances including biohazards
- Shift workers
- Staff working with Ionising Radiation
The initial contract duration will be 2 years, with two further year long extensions subject to supplier performance.
Contract value is estimated at £40,000 - £60,000 p.a., however this is subject to budgetary constraints and outlay is not guaranteed.
NB: In order to allow us adequate time to respond to clarifications fully, please try to submit any queries prior to 28th June 2019. We will still answer any clarifications submitted after this date, but would appreciate your co-operation in asking any questions prior to the date outlined.
To apply, please consult our free e-tendering site, In Tend at: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/lancaster/aspx/Home
About the buyer
Contact name
Laura Ross
Address
University House
LANCASTER
LA14YW
England
Telephone
01524 592 537
Website
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