Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
YPO
41 Industrial Park
Wakefield
WF2 0XE
Contact
Contracts Team
Telephone
+44 1924885903
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UKE45 - Wakefield
Internet address(es)
Main address
Buyer's address
one.2) Information about joint procurement
The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
one.5) Main activity
General public services
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
YPO - 001101 Occupational Health Solutions, EAP & Associated Services
Reference number
001101
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 80521000 - Training programme services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
YPO are looking for Providers to be appointed onto a Framework Agreement for the provision of Occupational Health Solutions, Employee Assistance Programmes and Associated Services. The Framework is designed to meet the needs of all public sector organisations which includes YPO’s internal requirements. YPO is the lead Public Sector Buying Organisation (PSBO) for this Framework Agreement in collaboration with London Borough of Islington (“Islington Council”) as a group of Public Sector Buying Organisations
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: Yes
two.1.7) Total value of the procurement (excluding VAT)
Value excluding VAT: £90,000,000
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Lot 1 - Occupational Health Solutions & Associated Services
Lot No
1
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 75122000 - Administrative healthcare services
- 85000000 - Health and social work services
- 85100000 - Health services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
This lot and all sub-lots will all be supported by an outcome focussed specification which will
enable the delivery of solutions to contracting authorities that are suited to their specific
needs.
The focus of an OH solution is to support increased productivity within the workplace,
ensuring employers meet their legal obligations to their employees and promoting a
healthier workforce.
Core services will include:
• Pre-employment health screening/questionnaires
• Management referrals
• Ongoing absence management
• Health surveillance
• Statutory medicals
• Ensuring organisations meet their legal obligations in respect of employee health
• Provide and promote effective return to work strategies
• Strategic advice and guidance
• Provision of an occupational health management system for use by managers
• Ability to deliver services both in person and remotely
Associated services will capture all services associated to occupational health, some
examples are:
• Neurodiversity diagnostics and workplace adjustments
• Asbestos medical assessments
• Drug and alcohol screening
• Rehabilitation services
• Workstation assessments
• Vaccination programmes
• Wellbeing training
• Wellbeing programmes
• Day 1 absence programme
• There will also be the option to include EAP as an additional service, to give organisations
the chance to procure both OH & EAP in one place
Providers will outline which associated services they can deliver within their bid submission
and will be able to update these services throughout the life of the framework.
This lot will be supported by sub-lots covering specific regions, opening up the reach of this
framework in comparison to the previous iteration and providing SME providers the ability to
provide to public sector organisations. Ability to deliver in the identified region will be a
pass/fail criteria and evidence of ability to deliver in the identified region will be required.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Social Value / Weighting: 10%
Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 50%
Price - Weighting: 40%
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
The Framework Agreement will cover the period from 1st October 2022 to 30th September 2024 with the option to extend for up to an additional 24 months. A decision to extend the framework beyond this initial term will be taken by June 2024 and will be dependent on satisfactory completion of all aspects of the contract to date, the current market conditions for this category and YPO’s contracting structures. The maximum contract period will therefore be 4 years from 1st October 2022 to 30th September 2026 (subject to an annual review, incorporating KPI performance and price negotiations following the initial fixed pricing period).
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Lot 2 - Employee Assistance Programme & Additional Service
Lot No
2
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 75122000 - Administrative healthcare services
- 85000000 - Health and social work services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Employee Assistance Programmes are considered to be a valuable employee benefit
designed to help with both professional and personal problems which could be impacting
well-being. Unlike OH solutions, EAP is employee-led and a key focus in the ability to selfrefer and the provision of a confidential service. These programmes are aimed at improving
morale and working environments, reducing stress, absence and improving overall employee
health.
Core services will include:
• 24/7 emotional support, via telephone and/or online
• Guided self-help solutions
• Session based counselling
• Information in respect of legal, financial and workplace issues
• Workplace support for managers
Additional services will capture all outcome focused services related to employee wellbeing, some examples are:
• Neurodiversity diagnostics and workplace adjustments
• Wellbeing training
• Wellbeing programmes
• Career coaching
• Critical incident/post trauma support
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 50%
Quality criterion - Name: Social Value / Weighting: 10%
Price - Weighting: 40%
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
The Framework Agreement will cover the period from 1st October 2022 to 30th September
2024 with the option to extend for up to an additional 24 months. A decision to extend the
framework beyond this initial term will be taken by June 2024 and will be dependent on
satisfactory completion of all aspects of the contract to date, the current market conditions
for this category and YPO’s contracting structures. The maximum contract period will
therefore be 4 years from 1st October 2022 to 30th September 2026 (subject to an annual
review, incorporating KPI performance and price negotiations following the initial fixed
pricing period).
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.1.3) Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system
The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement
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: 2022/S 000-010052
Section five. Award of contract
Contract No
1
Lot No
1 and 2
Title
001101 Occupational Health Solutions, EAP & Associated Services
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
5 September 2022
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 17
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
ABBOTT HEALTHCARE CONNECTIONS LIMITED
Abingdon
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
CORDELL HEALTH LTD
Wokingham
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
HEALTH ASSURED LTD
Manchester
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
HEALTH MANAGEMENT LIMITED
Leicester
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
DURADIAMOND HEALTHCARE LIMITED T/A HEALTH PARTNERS
Perth
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKM - Scotland
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
INNOVATE HEALTHCARE MANAGEMENT GROUP LIMITED
Stockport
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
KAYS MEDICAL LIMITED
Liverpool
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
THE MCL GROUP (INT) LIMITED
Southport
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
MEDIGOLD HEALTH CONSULTANCY LIMITED
Northampton
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
PEOPLE ASSET MANAGEMENT LTD
Warrington
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
SME HCI LIMITED
Romford
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
SODEXO MOTIVATION SOLUTIONS U.K. LIMITED
Milton Keynes
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
VITA HEALTH GROUP LIMITED
Suffolk
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Workplace Health and Wellbeing
Norwich
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £90,000,000
Section six. Complementary information
six.3) Additional information
YPO are purchasing on the behalf of other contracting authorities. Please see the below link for
details: https://www.ypo.co.uk/about/customers/permissible-users .
YPO will incorporate a standstill period at the point of notification of the award of the contract is
provided to all bidders. The standstill period will be for a minimum of 10 calendar days, and
provides time for unsuccessful tenderers to challenge the award decision before the contract is
entered into. The Public Contracts Regulations 2015 provide for aggrieved parties who have been
harmed or are at risk of harm by a breach of the rules to take action in the High Court (England,
Wales and Northern Ireland).
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
High Court of England and Wales
London
Country
United Kingdom