Scope
Reference
PS116
Description
Birmingham City University (BCU) invites you to tender for the provision of the Occupational Health for Students. A Professional and Confidential Student Health Screening and Inoculation Service using the Open procedure in accordance with the requirements of the Procurement Act 2023 (PA23) .
The University reserves the right to refine any specific award criteria during the Procurement Process (in accordance with section 24 of the Act).
Total value (estimated)
- £7,500,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 July 2025 to 30 June 2028
- Possible extension to 30 June 2031
- 6 years
Description of possible extension:
The contract will be for 3 years with the option for a further 2 year, and 1 year extension subject to satisfactory performance.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 85110000 - Hospital and related services
- 85120000 - Medical practice and related services
- 85140000 - Miscellaneous health services
Contract locations
- UKC - North East (England)
- UKD - North West (England)
- UKE - Yorkshire and the Humber
- UKF - East Midlands (England)
- UKG - West Midlands (England)
- UKH - East of England
- UKI - London
- UKJ - South East (England)
- UKK - South West (England)
Participation
Legal and financial capacity conditions of participation
Potential Bidders should also be able to demonstrate if offered award of contract the following insurance levels:
Insurance Minimum Level of Insurance
Public Liability Insurance - £10M for each and every incident
Product Liability Insurance - £10m for each and every incident
Professional Indemnity Insurance - £5M for each and every
incident
Bidders, and those connected persons and sub contractors involved in delivery of the contract should not be excluded suppliers for mandatory exclusions on the debarment list
within the UK. Employer's Liability Insurance - Minimum statutory limit (£10M) as laid down by legislation.
Bidders are required to complete a PSQ as part of the process.
TUPE considerations will apply as part of this award.
Technical ability conditions of participation
Please refer to section 10 of the specification Appendix A referring to accreditations and qualifications.
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
30 April 2025, 12:00pm
Tender submission deadline
12 May 2025, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
All tenders must be submitted electronically via the e-procurement tool Delta.
https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/login.html
Access Code : GU3JH5N353
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
2 June 2025
Award criteria
Name | Description | Type | Weighting |
---|---|---|---|
Quality | Award Criteria QUALITY (TECHNICAL) CRITERIA OVERALL WEIGHTING 60% - SUB CRIETIA WEIGHTING 100% Quality will account for a 60% of the total available for the tender evaluation, as per the award criteria... |
Quality | 60% |
Price | Price | 40% |
Other information
Payment terms
30 days from invoice
Description of risks to contract performance
• Student numbers could fluctuate depending on demand- depending on projected numbers intake differs from cohort to cohort and demand from NHS
• Student vaccination requirements may differ- in different cohort, some students have not had their childhood vaccinations
• Managing Transition between suppliers to ensure smooth transition
• Starting contract at the start of the new academic year, September 2025. OH requirements start through admissions in July/ August with HQ release to students
• Ensuring student data confidentiality when transferred between suppliers and existing students.
• Management of TUPE and ensuring staff who require stay employed
Applicable trade agreements
- Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
- Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP)
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Documents
Associated tender documents
https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/login.html
Suppliers must register with the e-procurement portal Delta to get access to the opportunity and document set.
Access Code : GU3JH5N353
Contracting authority
Birmingham City University
- UK Register of Learning Providers (UKPRN number): 10007140
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PMDM-3781-JGCD
Joseph Priestley Building
Birmingham
B47BD
United Kingdom
Contact name: Tina Lewis
Email: Tina.lewis@bcu.ac.uk
Region: UKG31 - Birmingham
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government