Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Education for the 21st Century
Mansion House
Chislehurst
BR7 5PS
Contact
Sue Allis
Telephone
+44 7511404114
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UK - United Kingdom
Companies House
07759170
Internet address(es)
Main address
one.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at
https://www.e21c.co.uk/Careers/E21C-Health-Cashback-Plan-Tender-August-2022/
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted to the above-mentioned address
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
E21C Health Cashback plan
Reference number
E21CHR1
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 66512200 - Health insurance services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
Education for the 21st Century (E21C) is a values-led academy trust, driven by a determination to create welcoming and open schools for the local community, where every person thrives, makes excellent progress, and succeeds.
E21C is tendering for a Health Cashback Plan which includes a 24-hour Employee Assistance Programme and discount platform as a benefit for our 750 staff.
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
2. Specification of services required
The following elements are a mandatory part of the Health Cashback Plan:
Dental - such as check-ups, braces, dentures, crowns, bridges, white fillings, veneers, teeth whitening and a practice's dental plan premiums
Optical - eye tests, prescription glasses, sunglasses, laser eye surgery and contact lenses.
Prescriptions - NHS prescriptions charges or the NHS cash equivalent for private prescription treatments
Physiotherapy - pain relieving and preventative treatments such as physiotherapy, chiropractic, osteopathy, acupuncture and homoeopathy.
Flu Jabs - Pharmacy or GP
Health and Wellbeing - covering alternative therapies including allergy testing, cognitive behavioural therapy, counselling fees, hypnotherapy and sports massage
Online Health Assessment and Personal Coaching - instant access to online health assessments and personal coaching tools including videos, factsheets and questionnaires
GP Anytime including Private Prescriptions - GP consultation service via phone or webcam, where a GP can also prescribe a private prescription to be delivered to a member's home or workplace
24/7 Counselling and Support Helpline - 24-hour telephone advice, guidance and support from trained counsellors, legal and medical professionals on a variety of lifestyle issues
The following elements are an optional part of the tender which we would like to offer to staff:
Discount Platform - access to a range of discounted retail products and services, offers on travel, cash back on purchases, gyms etc.
Wellbeing online App - provision of a clinically proven app that prevents, detects, and treats common mental health conditions, such as anxiety and depression. Confidential and personal to each user, with all data encrypted and secure.
Tenderers should answer the following questions as part of their tender submission:
a) What is the annual and total contract value for delivering
a. The mandatory elements of the health cashback scheme?
b. The optional elements separately ie the discount platform and wellbeing online app?
b) What is the set up, launch and ongoing marketing of the scheme?
c) What is the implementation process and any training provided?
d) Do you offer a dedicated account manager?
e) How do staff access the services?
f) Can staff pay for additional cover by direct debit?
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
36
This contract is subject to renewal
No
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: Yes
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
Section three. Legal, economic, financial and technical information
three.2) Conditions related to the contract
three.2.3) Information about staff responsible for the performance of the contract
Obligation to indicate the names and professional qualifications of the staff assigned to performing the contract
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: No
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number: 2022/S 000-021419
four.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date
5 September 2022
Local time
5:00pm
four.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
English
four.2.6) Minimum time frame during which the tenderer must maintain the tender
Tender must be valid until: 1 November 2022
four.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date
6 September 2022
Local time
9:00am
Section six. Complementary information
six.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement: No
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
Education for the 21st Century
Mansion House
Chislehurst
BR7 5PS
Telephone
+44 7511404114
Country
United Kingdom