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Published 29 Aug 2024, 15:20 BST

Official UK procurement notice

NHS Workforce Alliance Occupational Health, Employee Assistance Programmes and Eye Care

Official notice

Authority: Leeds and York Partnership NHS Foundation Trust (Central government)·Consortium: 2 public authorities

Framework agreement4 lotsServicesOpen procedure

Sectors: Health & Social Care (85) Delivery: UKYorkshire & Humber (UKE42)

Framework ceiling (notional)£100,000,000total for 4 lots · framework ceiling, not attributable revenue

Submissions closed 8 Nov 2024awarded 14 Apr 2025

Lots 4see the lot list below

What is being bought4 lots · detail below

Published requirement description

North of England Commercial Procurement Collaborative, as the Authority on behalf of NHS Workforce Alliance, intends to put in place a framework agreement for the provision of occupational health, employee assistance programmes and eye care services for use by NHS organisations. The NHS procurement organisations which are part of NHS Workforce Alliance are NHS Commercial Solutions, East of England NHS Collaborative Procurement Hub, NHS London Procurement Partnership (LPP), NHS North of England Commercial Procurement Collaborative (NOE CPC) and Crown Commercial Service (CCS) These organisations are working together to award a framework agreement for the provision of these services for use by NHS organisations. The aim is to provide access to a range of high-quality occupational health related services, in addition to eyecare services designed to meet the needs of the NHS that may cover, but will not be limited to Full-Service Providers, Occupational Health Services, Individual services within Occupational Health (i.e. Physiotherapy services, health screening services, counselling services, coaching services and vaccinations services), Employee Assistance Programmes and Eyecare Services.

CPV: Health services

How this framework works

From the published notice

Bids received: 9 bids received · 16 suppliers appointed
Electronic auction: Participating Authorities reserve the right to undertake electronic auctions in the awarding of call-offs under this framework agreement.

Lots and requirements (4)Procurement structure

4 lots · all with a published value · same evaluation weights on every lot

Lot #1Occupational Health and Employee Assistance Programmes, Fully ManaCancelledPublished value£60,000,000

Lot 1 is for the provision of an end to end fully managed service which combines a number of, or all of the services covered under Lot 2 Occupational Health Services and Lot 3 Employee Assistance Programmes. The below-listed Authorities (plus those entities listed at Section II.2.11 and Section VI.3) are eligible to access the resulting framework – subject to NOE CPC approval. AGH SOLUTIONS LTD (AIREDALE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST) AIREDALE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST BARNSLEY FACILITIES SERVICES LIMITED (BARNSLEY HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST) BARNSLEY HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST BRADFORD DISTRICT CARE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST BRADFORD TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST CALDERDALE AND HUDDERSFIELD NHS FOUNDATION TRUST CALDERDALE AND HUDDERSFIELD SOLUTIONS LIMITED (CALDERDALE AND HUDDERSFIELD NHS FOUNDATION TRUST) CHESTERFIELD ROYAL HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST DERBYSHIRE COMMUNITY HEALTH SERVICES NHS FOUNDATION TRUST DERBYSHIRE SUPPORT AND FACILITIES SERVICES LIMITED (CHESTERFIELD ROYAL HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST) DONCASTER AND BASSETLAW TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST HARROGATE AND DISTRICT NHS FOUNDATION TRUST HARROGATE HEALTHCARE FACILITIES MANAGEMENT LTD (T/A HARROGATE INTEGRATED FACILITIES LTD) HULL UNIVERSITY TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS TRUST HUMBER TEACHING NHS FOUNDATION TRUST LEEDS AND YORK PARTNERSHIP NHS FOUNDATION TRUST LEEDS COMMUNITY HEALTHCARE NHS TRUST LEEDS TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS TRUST LEICESTERSHIRE PARTNERSHIP NHS TRUST LINCOLNSHIRE COMMUNITY HEALTH SERVICES NHS TRUST LINCOLNSHIRE PARTNERSHIP NHS FOUNDATION TRUST LOCALA COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS CIC MANX CARE MID YORKSHIRE HOSPITALS NHS TRUST NHS SOUTH YORKSHIRE INTEGRATED CARE BOARD NORTHERN CARE ALLIANCE / BUSINESS SERVICES ORGANISATION NORTHERN LINCOLNSHIRE AND GOOLE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST NOTTINGHAM UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS NHS TRUST NOTTINGHAMSHIRE HEALTHCARE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST ROTHERHAM DONCASTER AND SOUTH HUMBER NHS FOUNDATION TRUST SHEFFIELD CHILDREN'S NHS FOUNDATION TRUST SHEFFIELD HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST SHEFFIELD TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST SHERWOOD FOREST HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST SOUTH WEST YORKSHIRE PARTNERSHIP NHS FOUNDATION TRUST THE NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST THE ROTHERHAM NHS FOUNDATION TRUST UNITED LINCOLNSHIRE HOSPITALS NHS TRUST UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF DERBY AND BURTON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF LEICESTER NHS TRUST YORK AND SCARBOROUGH TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST YORK TEACHING HOSPITAL FACILITIES MANAGEMENT (YORK AND SCARBOROUGH TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST) YORKSHIRE AMBULANCE SERVICE NHS TRUST A full list of current NHS PiP members is available at all times on the below websites. noecpc.nhs.uk/current-members ↗ www.commercialsolutions-sec.nhs.uk ↗ www.lpp.nhs.uk ↗ www.eoecph.nhs.uk ↗ NOE CPC member bodies as listed at: www.noecpc.nhs.uk/current-members ↗ and any additional new NOE CPC members including wholly owned companies and subsidiaries, may utilise this framework agreement during the contract term. See section II.2.11 for list of entities eligible to use this framework. Additional information: Additional CPV Codes: 85111810 - Blood analysis services 85121240 - ENT or audiologist services 85140000 - Miscellaneous health services 85141000 - Services provided by medical personnel 85141200 - Services provided by nurses 85141220 - Advisory services provided by nurses 85142100 - Physiotherapy services 85160000 - Optician services 85312300 - Guidance and counselling services 85312310 - Guidance services 85312320 - Counselling services 85312500 - Rehabilitation services

Delivery: UK, Yorkshire & Humber

Extensions: The entities eligible to utilise any resulting agreement(s), subject to the approval of NOE CPC include any other NHS/Public Sector bodies located in England, Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland, including any of the Crown Dependencies and NHS Collaborative Procurement Organisations. A full list of eligible entities can be found here: https://www.noecpc.nhs.uk/pages/eligible-entitiesVariant bids: not allowed

85100000 Health services

Lot #2Occupational Health ServicesCancelledPublished value£20,000,000

Lot 2 shall provide a compliant route for Buyers to procure Occupational Health Services, with regional and/or national coverage, providing Occupational Health advice and services. For further information of eligible entities please see Lot 1 – Section II.2.11. Additional information: Additional CPV Codes: 85111810 - Blood analysis services 85121240 - ENT or audiologist services 85140000 - Miscellaneous health services 85141000 - Services provided by medical personnel 85141200 - Services provided by nurses 85141220 - Advisory services provided by nurses 85142100 - Physiotherapy services 85160000 - Optician services 85312300 - Guidance and counselling services 85312310 - Guidance services 85312320 - Counselling services 85312500 - Rehabilitation services

Delivery: UK, Yorkshire & Humber

Extensions: See Lot 1 - section II.2.11Variant bids: not allowed

85100000 Health services

Lot #3Employee Assistance ProgrammesCancelledPublished value£12,000,000

Lot 3 is for the provision of Employee Assistance Programmes, providing confidential support for a range of work related or personal matters that may impact on workplace performance, mental health and wellbeing and seek to resolve, manage and prevent those issues where possible. For further information of eligible entities please see Lot 1 – Section II.2.11. Additional information: Additional CPV Codes: 85312300 - Guidance and counselling services 85312310 - Guidance services 85312320 - Counselling services 85312500 - Rehabilitation services

Delivery: UK, Yorkshire & Humber

Extensions: See Lot 1 - Section II.2.11Variant bids: not allowed

85100000 Health services

Lot #4Eye Care ServicesCancelledPublished value£8,000,000

Lot 4 is for the provision of Corporate Eye Care Services The service shall enable the Buyers to fulfil their legislative requirements and maintain a duty of care as a responsible employer through the provision of eye examinations and adequate spectacles or eyewear for safety purposes. For further information of eligible entities please see Lot 1 – Section II.2.11. Additional information: Additional CPV Codes: 85160000 - Optician services

Delivery: UK, Yorkshire & Humber

Extensions: See Lot 1 - Section II.2.11Variant bids: not allowed

85100000 Health services

What it takes to win
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How this buyer will score bids.
The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).

Evaluation split and conditions of participation as published; the tender pack may add more

How bids were scored · same split on all 4 lots

Quality: 50%Price: 40%Social value: 10%

Published sub-criteria (3)

Technical: 50%
price: 40%
Social Value: 10%

Published award criteria (3)

Technical: 50%
Social Value: 10%
Price: 40%

What this means for your bid

Price carries 40 of 100 points: a 10% discount moves about 4 points. The method statement decides this lot, not the discount.
“NHS Workforce Alliance Occupational Health, Employee Assistance…” is a framework: the contest is a place on its panel, not a single contract.

Price arithmetic assumes straight proportional scoring; the tender pack may use another formula.

Procedure terms & legal framework

From the official record · publisher note attached

Procedure method: Open procedure
Legal basis: CELEX · 32014L0024 Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (Directive 2014/24/EU)
Procurement category: Services
Notice status: Awarded
Procurement threshold: Unspecified in notice
Regulatory regime: Standard
Commercial structure: Framework agreement
Who may use this agreement: Not stated in the notice; call-off rights may be limited to the establishing authority
Competition type: Competitive procedure
GPA / WTO covered: Yes (GPA)
Recurring procurement: No (one-off requirement)
First published: 29 Aug 2024, 15:20 BST
Last source update: 23 Feb 2026, 12:49 GMT
Award evaluation window: 8 Oct 2024 – …
Authority reference: RM6386
FTS notice number: 2026/S 000-016050
Classification (CPV): Health services
Delivery area: UKYorkshire & Humber (UKE42)
Official registry OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04966c Find a Tender

Contract terms

Electronic trading: e-invoicing allowed · electronic ordering · electronic payment

Review and risk notes

Review procedure: NOE CPC will incorporate a minimum 10 calendar standstill period at the point information on the award of contract is communicated to tenderers, in accordance with Regulation 87 of the Public Contract Regulations 2015. Any tenderer wishing to appeal the decision to award the contract, or after the award of the contract appeal the award of the contract, shall have the rights set out in Part 3 of the Public Contract Regulations 2015. Bidders should note that the NOECPC retain absolute discretion as to whether to accept any offer following evaluation. The NOE CPC is not bound in any way to accept any and reserves the right to make no further contract award under this procurement process. The NOE CPC shall not be held liable for any liability or cost or expense incurred by any bidder in relation to this project whatsoever, including, without limitations, in relation to the preparation of their tender and any subsequent clarification or any legal or other expenses.

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How it was run

Official notice

Run through: Atamis legacy domain (health-family.force.com) · Who buys & how to bid on Atamis

Supplier login requiredLanguage: EN

Access & registration note: Legacy Salesforce domain still used in notices — use the current Atamis portal · this portal address is a legacy domain; the operator has migrated

Tender documents are also served through a separate tool: https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome ↗

Appointment period ends: 8 Nov 2024, 12:00 GMT
Submission channel: {"electronicSubmission","written"}
Accepted languages: en
Bid validity: 180 days from the deadline
Bids opened: 8 Oct 2024, 12:00 BST

Detailed submission instructions & authority contactsFrom official release

health-family.force.com/s/Welcome ↗

Timeline

7 Oct 2024 → 23 Feb 2026 · 4 dates

Next notice expected
7 Oct 2024, 00:00 BST
Bids opened
8 Oct 2024, 12:00 BST
Admission / appointment period endsperiod end, not a bid countdown
8 Nov 2024, 12:00 GMT
Notice published247 days ago
23 Feb 2026, 12:49 GMT

Notice history

5 events · 3 releases on Find a Tender · since 8 Oct 2024

Status changed to active
8 Oct 2024, 15:25 BST
Procurement method changed
8 Oct 2024, 15:25 BST
Deadline published: 8 Nov 2024, 12:00 GMT
8 Oct 2024, 15:25 BST
Status changed to complete
23 Feb 2026, 12:49 GMT
Buyer details updated
23 Feb 2026, 12:49 GMT

Commercial outcome & contract awards

Published awards, contracts and bid statistics, not a forecast

Suppliers appointed 16admitted to the panel · see the list ↓

Bids received 9

Contracts signed 20latest 14 Apr 2025

26 suppliers are admitted to this framework without individual award values or dates, see the supplier list below.

Contracts

All 20 of these contracts carry the same published figure, £1, the framework's maximum for the whole notice, not each contract's own value. They are not eleven separate sums.

Contract 016050-2026-1
Signed
14 Apr 2025
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Contract 016050-2026-10
Signed
14 Apr 2025
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Contract 016050-2026-11
Signed
14 Apr 2025
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Contract 016050-2026-12
Signed
14 Apr 2025
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Contract 016050-2026-13
Signed
14 Apr 2025
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Contract 016050-2026-14
Signed
14 Apr 2025
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Contract 016050-2026-15
Signed
14 Apr 2025
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Contract 016050-2026-16
Signed
14 Apr 2025
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Contract 016050-2026-17
Signed
14 Apr 2025
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Contract 016050-2026-18
Signed
14 Apr 2025
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Contract 016050-2026-19
Signed
14 Apr 2025
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Contract 016050-2026-2
Signed
14 Apr 2025
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Contract 016050-2026-20
Signed
14 Apr 2025
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Contract 016050-2026-21
Signed
14 Apr 2025
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Contract 016050-2026-22
Signed
14 Apr 2025
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Contract 016050-2026-23
Signed
14 Apr 2025
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Contract 016050-2026-24
Signed
14 Apr 2025
Value
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Contract 016050-2026-25
Signed
14 Apr 2025
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Contract 016050-2026-26
Signed
14 Apr 2025
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Contract 016050-2026-3
Signed
14 Apr 2025
Value
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Bid statistics published by the authority

Bids	SME	VCSE	Valid bid range
9bids	—	—	—

Contracting authority & participating public bodies

2 public bodies on the notice

Leeds and York Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Contracting authorityCentral GovernmentBody governed by public lawHealth 2150 Century Way, Leeds, Yorkshire & Humber, LS15 8ZBContact name, email

Consortium members and other public bodies

Leeds and York Partnership NHS Foundation Trust, trading as North of England NHS Commercial Procurement Collaborative ("NOE CPC")Contracting authorityCentral purchasing bodyMediation bodyBody governed by public lawHealth Sheffield, UKContact name, email Published organisation website ↗

Dispute resolution & review bodies

High CourtReview body London
The High CourtReview body London

Framework contractors & participating bidders

16 commercial parties on the notice

CNLR Horizons LtdFramework contractor London, London
Duncan and Todd Limited T/A Smart Employee EyecareFramework contractor Aberdeen, Scotland
Heales Health Services Ltd.Framework contractor Hitchin, East of England
Health AssuredFramework contractor Manchester, North West
Jacob and JoeFramework contractor Leicester, East Midlands
Medigold Health Consultancy LtdFramework contractor Northampton, East Midlands
Nation occupational health ltdFramework contractor Manchester, North West
Optima Health (Working on Wellbeing Ltd)Framework contractor Sheffield, Yorkshire & Humber
People Asset Management LimitedFramework contractor Warrington, North West
SME HCI Ltd (trading as Vivup)Framework contractor London, London

Show 6 more suppliers

Samreen Uppal LimitedFramework contractor Leicester, East Midlands
Sugarman Health and Well Being LtdFramework contractor London, London
TAC Healthcare Group LimitedFramework contractor Beaconsfield, South East
THE VALIDIUM GROUP LIMITEDFramework contractor London, London
UK Independent MedicalFramework contractor Houghton Le Spring, North East
Vita Health GroupFramework contractor London, London

Official documents & specifications (2)

Official links; attachments are not copied

Tender pack and attachments

Economic and financial selection criteriatenderEconomic and financial selection criteria
Technical selection criteriatenderTechnical selection criteria

What is being bought4 lots · detail below

How this framework works

Lots and requirements (4)Procurement structure

What it takes to winiHow this buyer will score bids.The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).

Procedure terms & legal framework

How it was run

Timeline

Notice history

Commercial outcome & contract awards

Contracting authority & participating public bodies

Framework contractors & participating bidders

Official documents & specifications (2)

What it takes to win
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How this buyer will score bids.
The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).