Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Network Rail Infrastructure Ltd
Waterloo General Offices
London
SE1 8SW
beyant.ryatt@networkrail.co.uk
Telephone
+44 1908781000
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UK - United Kingdom
Internet address(es)
Main address
https://networkrail.bravosolution.co.uk/
one.3) Communication
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
one.5) Main activity
Other activity
Rail Industry
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Pre-market Engagement- [Network Rail- Health Cash Plans]
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 75122000 - Administrative healthcare services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
This soft market testing document and questionnaire has been developed by Network Rail (NR) in advance of procuring a solution for the provision of Health Cash Plan services.
NR wishes to incentivise the market to engage with the opportunity and contribute innovation, experience and delivery capability to the delivery of this service.
In line with NR’s procurement principles, NR is committed to becoming an ‘informed’ client with excellent visibility and understanding of the market and the supply chains and customers operating within them.
At this stage, pre-procurement, NR are committed to engaging with the industry to inform and refine the overall sourcing strategy.
The purpose of this soft market testing is to:
• Understand the markets capacity and capability to deliver Candidate Management Services
• Provide potential suppliers the opportunity to give feedback to help inform the refinement of NR’s approach,
• Obtain information from the market to understand the market perspective,
The responses to this Questionnaire will be synthesised to identify key market themes, to be shared internally with key stakeholders, to both further inform the sourcing strategy and subsequent procurement process should it be commenced. This soft market testing is not itself a Call for Competition under any EU procurement process (whether pursuant to the Public Contracts regulations 2015, the Utilities Contracts Regulations 2016, the Concession Contracts Regulations 2016, or otherwise). NR does not commit itself to commencing any such sourcing process.
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 66512200 - Health insurance services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Network Rail are looking to introduce a Health Cash Plan to all employees to provide access to a wide range of health and wellbeing offerings which can be claimed back through the plan.
Network Rail requires a health cash plan that is open to all employees, and their immediate dependents. There should be different levels of cover available to suit various budgets and healthcare needs.
The scheme should offer 100% cashback on range of products (unless otherwise stipulated and up to a pre-advised maximum), including but not limited to the following:
• Dental (including dental accident)
• Optical
• Hospital benefits (inc. parental stay, specialist consultation, inpatient stay, etc.)
• Chiropody
• Alternative therapies (inc. allergy testing, holistic therapies, massage treatment, hypnotherapy, acupuncture, etc.)
• Physiotherapy, chiropractic, chiropody and podiatry treatments
• Prescriptions
• Maternity– antenatal appointments and adoption
• Personal Accident Protection
• Health screenings
Please refer to Soft Market Engagement document for more information on the intended service requirement
two.2.14) Additional information
NR is not liable for any costs, fees, or expenses incurred by any party in replying to or attending any PIN event. Any procurement of any services, supplies or works by NR will be carried out strictly in accordance with the provisions of the Procurement Regulations.
two.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice
21 April 2023
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: No
Section six. Complementary information
six.3) Additional information
To access the Soft Market Engagement document please go to our Bravo Site and select view current opportunities.https://networkrail.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.html