Prior information notice

Information

Published

Expire date: 23/01/2023

External Reference: 2023-540139

FTS Reference: 2023-000740

Prior information notice

Prior information notice

Services

This notice is for prior information only

Section I: Contracting authority

I.1)

Name and addresses

London Universities Purchasing Consortium
N/A
Shropshire House, 179 Tottenham Court Road, Fitzrovia
London
W1T 7NZ
UK
Contact person: Roy Dennis
Telephone: +44 2073072772
NUTS code:  UK -  UNITED KINGDOM
Internet address(es):
I.3)

Communication

The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at:  
https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=58833&B=LUPC
Additional information can be obtained from
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 and Wellbeing Services for Staff and Students
Reference number:  PFB5072 LU
II.1.2)

Main CPV code

85100000  -  Health services
II.1.3)

Type of contract

Services
II.1.4)

Short description

London Universities Purchasing Consortium (LUPC) is working with other purchasing consortia, HEPCW, NEUPC, NWUPC, SUPC and APUC and their respective Member Institutions to develop a new framework agreement for the provision of occupational health and wellbeing services to replace their existing agreement which is due to expire in May 2023.
Please note: this PIN is issued to engage the market. No spend will be guaranteed to awarded suppliers. This PIN is not issued as a call for competition. The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are defined as small or medium enterprises (SMEs). Selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.
II.1.5)

Estimated total value

Value excluding VAT: 10000000.00  GBP
II.1.6)

Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: no
II.2)

Description

II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

85100000  -  Health services
II.2.3)

Place of performance

NUTS code:  UK -  UNITED KINGDOM
II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

London Universities Purchasing Consortium (LUPC) is working with other purchasing consortia, HEPCW, NEUPC, NWUPC, SUPC and APUC and their respective Member Institutions to develop a new framework agreement for the provision of occupational health and wellbeing services to replace their existing agreement which is due to expire in May 2023.
Please note: this PIN is issued to engage the market. No spend will be guaranteed to awarded suppliers. This PIN is not issued as a call for competition. The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are defined as small or medium enterprises (SMEs). Selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.
The Contracting Authority intends to use EU Supply system for e-tendering (portal). Registration for this system can be found here: https://uk.eu-supply.com/login.asp?B=LUPC
Suppliers interested in the PIN and future tender can register to attend an on-line supplier engagement meeting on Tuesday 24th January 2023 at 14:00 GMT for approximately 2 hours (via TEAMS). The purpose of the meeting is to discuss the proposed scope and structure of the framework, initial thoughts about the procurement strategy and choice of procurement route and other areas to ensure maximum competition in the tender process and how we can develop the pricing schedule(s) to enable clarity, transparency and fairness, whilst supporting members to achieve best value.
REGISTRATION CLOSES: 12:00 BST, 23RD JANUARY 2023.
https://forms.office.com/e/rbK62MeY55
Participation or non-participation in this early market engagement will not disadvantage or advantage any supplier's ability to participate in any future procurement activity, including in particular any subsequent procurement process undertaken to deliver the project.
The Contracting Authority intends to use EU Supply system for e-tendering (portal). Registration for this system can be found here: https://uk.eu-supply.com/login.asp?B=LUPC
II.2.14)

Additional information

Documents attached are current service requirements are provided as a guide and may not fully reflect the future procurement.
The proposed new agreement is likely to be divided into lots. The structure of the lots have not yet been decided and will be based on this market consultation and input from our members. Details of the finalised lot structure will be set out in the Contract Notice.
II.3)

Estimated date of publication of contract notice:

10/02/2023

Section IV: Procedure

IV.1)

Description

IV.1.8)

Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)

The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement : yes
IV.2)

Administrative information

Section VI: Complementary information