Contract notice
Section I: Contracting
authority
I.1) Name and addresses
University of Sunderland
5th Floor Edinburgh Building, Chester Road
Sunderland
SR1 3SD
UK
E-mail: tenders@sunderland.ac.uk
NUTS: UKC23
Internet address(es)
Main address: https://www.sunderland.ac.uk
I.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge at:
https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofsunderland/aspx/Home
Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be sent electronically to:
https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofsunderland/aspx/Home
Tenders or requests to participate must be sent to the abovementioned address
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
I.5) Main activity
Education
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
Occupational Health Services for Healthcare Students
Reference number: UoS/Occupational Health Services/1123
II.1.2) Main CPV code
85000000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
The University of Sunderland and its subsidiaries are looking to procure Occupational Health Services for Healthcare Students, commencing July 2024 to June 2026 (with an optional 1-year extension taking it to a possible June 2027 contract). The provider will conduct timely initial evaluations on new students to the programme and provide a full suite of health assessments, immunisation packages, fit certificates, physiotherapy, mental health assessments, suggested reasonable adjustments, and advice on Fitness to Practise within agreed timescales to new and current healthcare students. We estimate around £570k excluding VAT over 3 years, however, there are no guarantees on spend levels.By expressing your interest in the tender through InTend you will be given access to all the tender documents which outline the requirements and relevant dates, essential information, and what is required.The closing date for submission of tenders responses is - noon Thursday 18th April 2024
II.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT:
570 000.00
GBP
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
No
II.2) Description
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKC23
Main site or place of performance:
Sunderland, Tyne and Wear main campuses
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
The University of Sunderland and its subsidiaries are looking to procure Occupational Health Services for Healthcare Students, commencing July 2024 to June 2026 (with an optional 1-year extension taking it to a possible June 2027 contract).The anticipated value of the contract is approximately £190,000 ex VAT per annum, with a total value, with extension options of £570,000 ex VAT, note there are no guarantees on spend levels.By expressing your interest in the tender through InTend you will be given access to all the tender documents which outline the requirements and relevant dates, essential information, and what is required.Closing date for submission of tenders responses is - 12 noon Thursday 18th April 2024
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT:
570 000.00
GBP
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 60
This contract is subject to renewal: No
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
Yes
II.2.14) Additional information
Any commissions under this contract maybe subject to external funding from bodies such as DfE, Arts Council, Heritage Lottery Fund, LEP, etc. and the successful supplier will be expected to work with the University on any funding applications where appropriate. This list of funding bodies is not exhaustive
Section III: Legal, economic, financial and technical information
III.1) Conditions for participation
III.1.1) Suitability to pursue the professional activity, including requirements relating to enrolment on professional or trade registers
List and brief description of conditions:
III.1.2) Economic and financial standing
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
III.1.3) Technical and professional ability
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
III.2) Conditions related to the contract
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
Yes
IV.2) Administrative information
IV.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date:
18/04/2024
Local time: 12:00
IV.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
EN
IV.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date:
18/04/2024
Local time: 12:00
Place:
N/A
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement:
No
VI.2) Information about electronic workflows
Electronic ordering will be used
Electronic invoicing will be accepted
Electronic payment will be used
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
University of Sunderland
Procurement, 5th Floor, Edinburgh Building, Chester Road
Sunderland
SR1 3SD
UK
E-mail: tenders@sunderland.ac.uk
Internet address(es)
URL: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofsunderland/aspx/Home
VI.4.2) Body responsible for mediation procedures
University of Sunderland
Legal Services, 4th Floor, Edinburgh Building, Chester Road
Sunderland
SR1 3SD
UK
E-mail: legal@sunderland.ac.uk
Internet address(es)
URL: https://www.sunderland.ac.uk
VI.4.3) Review procedure
Precise information on deadline(s) for review procedures:
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
18/03/2024