Scope
Reference
ssq_589
Description
The Department requires the expertise of a medical service supplier whose clinical advisors will provide advice on whether applications for ill health retirement under the Teachers' Pension Scheme (TPS) meet the criteria set out in the regulations.
A successful service provider will be responsible for reviewing all new ill health applications, including serious ill health applications, as well as first-stage and second-stage appeals. They will also provide a written medical assessment of a member's current health and/or life expectancy, and make associated medical recommendations on a member's eligibility, or continued eligibility, for an ill health pension, as determined by the relevant legislation.
Our existing contract runs out on 31 March 2026. We anticipate the new contract will be awarded at the beginning of December 2025 to allow sufficient transition/ implementation time before 1 April 2026.
Total value (estimated)
- £2,200,000 excluding VAT
- £2,640,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 15 December 2025 to 31 March 2029
- Possible extension to 31 March 2030
- 4 years, 3 months, 17 days
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 85000000 - Health and social work services
- 75122000 - Administrative healthcare services
Engagement
Engagement deadline
2 June 2025
Engagement process description
An online pre-market engagement event is being held via Teams on Tuesday, 17th June 2025 at 1415hrs, where the Department will share details and request feedback on the following:
1.Service overview
2. Service requirements
3. Commercial overview of the procurement process along with anticipated timescale
If you are interested in participating in the Market Engagement Event, please send your EOI via the Jaggaer e-procurement portal using the following access link:
Jaggaer Portal - https://education.app.jaggaer.com/web/login.html
(ssq_589 - Medical Services Assessment)
To send your EOI follow these steps:
1. Log into your existing Jaggaer account or register with Jaggaer.
2. Once logged in, go to "PPQ Open to All Suppliers".
3. From the list, select ssq_589 (Medical Services Assessment).
4. To express your interest in the event, click the "Express Interest" button in the top right corner.
5. To send/receive correspondence related to the event, click the "Messages" button.
Participation
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Publication date of tender notice (estimated)
2 June 2025
Contracting authority
Department for Education
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PDZG-3487-DPVD
Sanctuary Buildings, 20 Great Smith Street
London
SW1P3BT
United Kingdom
Email: bea.bell@education.gov.uk
Region: UKI32 - Westminster
Organisation type: Public authority - central government