Provision of Occupational Health Services
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Orkney Islands Council has recently completed the procurement process for the provision of Occupational Health Services, awarding the contract to TAC Healthcare. This procurement was initiated through an open procedure, emphasising services tailored to general public services within the healthcare industry category. The authority’s priority centers around offering advice to its employees, rather than direct treatment.
Located in Kirkwall, UKM65, Orkney Islands, this contract covers a region renowned for its expansive island geography. The contract value is set at £425,000, commencing with a 36-month initial period, signed on 19th July 2025. The procurement process witnessed the tender stage active as of 20th August 2024, with bid submissions concluding on 20th September 2024, marking a significant progression for the council.
Rosemary Colsell, serving as the point of contact, ensures seamless communication throughout the project. This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in occupational health services, especially those adept at providing healthcare advice and health surveillance. Large healthcare providers capable of delivering quality methodology and cost-efficient services stand a great chance in this procurement landscape.
The open procedure highlights inclusivity in participation, particularly offering a platform for businesses skilled in electronic submissions and providing occupational health expertise, including qualified occupational health physicians and nurses. With TAC Healthcare from Aberdeen excelled as the supplier, similar large-scale firms equipped with efficient project methodologies and competitive pricing strategies can aim to capture future procurement opportunities from Orkney Islands Council, fostering further regional business development and collaborative ventures within the local healthcare sector.
Orkney Islands Council (the Authority) has a requirement for the provision of a formal Occupational Health Service with the clear priority duty of the contractor being to provide advice to the Authority and/or employees rather than the provision of treatment.
This Specification sets out Orkney Islands Council (the Authority) requirements for the provision of a formal Occupational Health Service with the clear priority duty of the contractor being to provide advice to the Authority and/or employees rather than the provision of treatment. Orkney is located off the northern coast of the Scottish mainland and covers 100,000 hectares spread over approximately 70 islands, 19 of which are inhabited by a population of approximately 22,400. The Authority was established as a Unitary Authority in 1974 and is the islands largest employer with 2,770 employees (1,709 Full Time Equivalents). The Authority currently provides a full range of statutory and non-statutory services to the community through 4 services: Education, Leisure and Housing (including UHI Orkney); Strategy, Performance and Business Solutions; Neighbourhood Services and Infrastructure; Enterprise and Sustainable Regeneration and Orkney Health and Care. Additionally, the Authority also operates Orkney Ferries as an arms-length Company, with a separate management board, which for the purposes of this tender should be considered as part of the Authority. The current Council Occupational Health service is provided on a 'pay as you go' basis and is provided through a local independent Occupational Health Doctor and a combination of ad hoc service provision via TAC Healthcare based in Aberdeen.. The contract duration and contract value are based on an initial contract period of 36 months with an authority held option to extend by a further 2 x 12 month periods.
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