Prior information notice
This notice is for prior information only
Section I: Contracting
authority
I.1) Name and addresses
East Ayrshire Council
Corporate Procurement Team, London Road HQ
Kilmarnock
KA3 7BU
UK
Contact person: Zoe Wilson
Telephone: +44 1563576000
E-mail: zoe.wilson@east-ayrshire.gov.uk
NUTS: UKM93
Internet address(es)
Main address: http://www.east-ayrshire.gov.uk
Address of the buyer profile: https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00223
I.1) Name and addresses
North Ayrshire Council
Cunninghame House, Friars Croft
Irvine
KA12 8EE
UK
Telephone: +44 1294310000
E-mail: procurement@North-Ayrshire.gov.uk
NUTS: UKM93
Internet address(es)
Main address: http://www.north-ayrshire.gov.uk
Address of the buyer profile: https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00337
I.1) Name and addresses
South Ayrshire Council
County Buildings, Wellington Square
Ayr
KA7 1DR
UK
Telephone: +44 3001230900
E-mail: procurement@south-ayrshire.gov.uk
NUTS: UKM94
Internet address(es)
Main address: http://www.south-ayrshire.gov.uk/procurement/
Address of the buyer profile: https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00405
I.2) Joint procurement
The contract involves joint procurement
I.3) Communication
Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Regional or local authority
I.5) Main activity
General public services
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
Pan-Ayrshire Occupational Health Services
Reference number: PS/24/01
II.1.2) Main CPV code
85147000
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II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
This framework is for the provision of occupational health and welfare services on behalf of the three Ayrshire Councils which will allow each Council to meet its statutory requirements in relation to work-related ill-health and another other relevant issues or conditions.
The Service Provider will advise each of the 3 Ayrshire Councils regarding its obligations under the provisions of Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974; the Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999 and other statutory provisions relevant to the Councils’ activities.
The Service Provider will provide each of the 3 Ayrshire Councils with Occupational Health support in the management of employee sickness absence.
The Service Provider will ensure that all information is maintained in a confidential manner compliant with the relevant statutes.
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
Yes
II.2) Description
Lot No: 1
II.2.1) Title
East Ayrshire Council
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
85147000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM93
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Occupational Health and Wellbeing Services - all as detailed in tender documents which will be published at a later date.
II.2.14) Additional information
Tenderer information sessions may be held on Teams - date/time TBC. Please send your contact details to Zoe.Wilson@east-ayrshire.gov.uk in order to be included.
Lot No: 2
II.2.1) Title
North Ayrshire Council
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
85147000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM93
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Occupational Health and Wellbeing Services - all as detailed in tender documents which will be published at a later date.
II.2.14) Additional information
Tenderer information sessions may be held on Teams - date/time TBC. Please send your contact details to Zoe.Wilson@east-ayrshire.gov.uk in order to be included.
Lot No: 3
II.2.1) Title
South Ayrshire Council
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
85147000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM94
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Occupational Health and Wellbeing Services - all as detailed in tender documents which will be published at a later date.
II.2.14) Additional information
Tenderer information sessions may be held on Teams - date/time TBC. Please send your contact details to Zoe.Wilson@east-ayrshire.gov.uk in order to be included.
Lot No: 4
II.2.1) Title
Combined Lot - All Three Councils
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
85147000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM94
UKM93
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Combined lot to provide Occupational Health and Wellbeing Services to all three Ayrshire councils - all as detailed in tender documents which will be published at a later date.
II.2.14) Additional information
Tenderer information sessions may be held on Teams - date/time TBC. Please send your contact details to Zoe.Wilson@east-ayrshire.gov.uk in order to be included.
II.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice:
01/05/2024
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
Yes
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.3) Additional information
Service providers who are interested should register their interest on PCS and also email zoe.wilson@east-ayrshire.gov.uk who will provide details of upcoming tenderer information session once arranged. Dates to be confirmed.
All interested parties should respond by 9th February 2024.
Please note participation in PIN or tenderer information session will not result in any preferential treatment at tender stage. All tenderers will be treated fairly and equally.
NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Public Contracts Scotland Web Site at https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=755579.
(SC Ref:755579)
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
23/01/2024