Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
University of Wolverhampton
MX Building, Camp Street
Wolverhampton
WV1 1AD
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKG3 - West Midlands
Internet address(es)
Main address
Buyer's address
https://wlv.bravosolution.co.uk/
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
one.5) Main activity
Education
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
21-40 Occupational Health Services - Staff (AWARD)
Reference number
21-40
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 85147000 - Company health services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
The University has refreshed its ‘Workforce Strategy’ which outlines the need to create a work environment
that enables our staff to thrive both as individuals and teams, contributing to the University’s success. More
specifically, the University aims to encourage and promote physical, spiritual and mental health and wellbeing
for all of our staff. As part of this strategy, a key goal is to introduce pro-active measures to manage and
reduce sickness absence across the University. To this end, the University has introduced a number of health
and well-being initiatives.
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.1.7) Total value of the procurement (excluding VAT)
Value excluding VAT: £360,000
two.2) Description
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKG3 - West Midlands
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The University has refreshed its ‘Workforce Strategy’ which outlines the need to create a work environment
that enables our staff to thrive both as individuals and teams, contributing to the University’s success. More
specifically, the University aims to encourage and promote physical, spiritual and mental health and wellbeing
for all of our staff. As part of this strategy, a key goal is to introduce pro-active measures to manage and
reduce sickness absence across the University. To this end, the University has introduced a number of health
and well-being initiatives.
The Staff Occupational Health Service was previously serviced by Healthwork with one individual hired on a part
time basis (0.6 FTE). Healthwork have advised that TUPE will not apply to the contract.
The Service Provider must be able to demonstrate professionalism, flexibility and delivery of services.
Tenderers must:
- Understand the University’s business, culture and values and provide a service which supports and upholds
these;
- Foster a culture of accessibility to the service to encourage a positive intervention;
- Provide timely reports to gauge any trends;
Specifically in relation to the provision for staff Tenderers must also:
- Understand and reflect University’s priorities for reducing staff sickness absence through early intervention
and operating closely with the HR team to deliver pragmatic and appropriate advice;
- Work with the University to develop solutions and provide advice to effectively reduce staff sickness absence
levels, both short and long term;
- Provide expert clinical advice that is prompt, accurate, comprehensive and evidence based;
- Facilitate positive and open communication between employees and managers on health risk issues
requiring support.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 60
Quality criterion - Name: Price / Weighting: 40
Price - Weighting: 40
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number: 2021/S 000-009352
Section five. Award of contract
Contract No
21-40
Lot No
n/a
Title
21-40 Staff Occupational Health Services
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
29 July 2021
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 4
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 2
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 4
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
OHWorks Ltd
Canterbury
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKJ4 - Kent
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £360,000
Section six. Complementary information
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
University of Wolverhampton
Wolverhampton
Country
United Kingdom