Published date: 3 July 2019

Last edited date: 3 July 2019

This notice was replaced on 30 July 2019

This notice does not contain the most up-to-date information about this procurement. The most recent notice is:

Awarded contract (published 30 July 2019)

Closed opportunity - This means that the contract is currently closed. The buying department may be considering suppliers that have already applied, or no suitable offers were made.


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

Email

l.v.ross@lancaster.ac.uk

Website

https://in-tendhost.co.uk/lancaster/aspx/Home