Published date: 18 March 2022
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
Health and social work services - 85000000
Location of contract
England
Value of contract
£540,000
Procurement reference
WOLVCITY001-DN603046-13734193
Published date
18 March 2022
Closing date
22 April 2022
Closing time
12pm
Contract start date
1 July 2022
Contract end date
30 June 2024
Contract type
Service contract
Procedure type
Open procedure
Any interested supplier may submit a tender in response to an opportunity notice.
Contract is suitable for SMEs?
Yes
Contract is suitable for VCSEs?
Yes
Description
The Council is seeking an Occupational Health Provider for the Provision of the Two Lots below.
Lot 1 Occupational Health Service Provision
The City of Wolverhampton Council (the Council) is seeking to engage with a professional service supplier for the provision of an Occupational Health Service (OH). The requirement is for a high quality, clinically led service that will support the Council to improve the health of the workforce and reduce sickness absence.
City of Wolverhampton Schools, local Charities and Voluntary Sector Organisations may use this contract in the future if a demand arises.
The Council has a current headcount of approximately 4000 employees. This service must be available between the hours of 08:30 and 1630 Monday to Friday
The Council is conducting this procurement with a view to putting in place a new contract to cover this requirement for a 4-year period, initially 2 years commencing 01/07/2022 then two x twelve-month extension options)
The service will provide the Council with advice, guidance, training and support for managers, and other practical solutions relating to work and health, including health and wellbeing promotion.
The service will be a strategic part of the Councils commitment to be an excellent employer, enhancing employee health and well-being and encouraging staff to live healthier lifestyles to prevent health problems occurring and an effect on performance and attendance. The service will operate as an integral part of the Councils Human Resources Department.
The Supplier will have a role in the formulation, implementation and review of the Councils Occupational Health related policies and procedures including the Councils Health and Wellbeing policies.
As this contract supports a need-based service, it is difficult to accurately predict annual quantities of referrals that will be required.
The Council is seeking a supplier that understands that the objectives of this appointment will be to:
Support the development of the Council's health and wellbeing strategy through relevant OH programmes with appropriate support.
Support the creation and maintenance of a healthy workforce.
Reduce ill health in Council personnel caused or made worse by work.
Assist Council employees who have been ill, to return to work and achieve sustained improved attendance.
Ensure that Council employees are fit to conduct their specific job roles.
Comply with all legislation and industry best practice regarding the protection of Council employees' health.
Provide robust clinical governance, supervision, and guidance to the OH staff delivering services to the Council.
Lot 2 Physiotherapy Services Provision
City of Wolverhampton Council requires a suitably experienced and professionally qualified Provider for its Physiotherapy services.
City of Wolverhampton Schools, local Charities and Voluntary Sector Organisations may use this contract in the future if a demand arises.
The successful provider will deliver Physiother
More information
About the buyer
Contact name
Chris Morgan
Address
Civic Centre
St Peters Square
Wolverhampton
WV1 1RL
United Kingdom
Telephone
+44 1902556556
Chris.morgan@wolverhampton.gov.uk
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