22_11_04 NHS Pensions Medical Services

The NHSBSA is seeking to procure a contract for NHS Pensions Medical Services on behalf of NHS Pensions which will require a supplier to medically certify applications from pension members for ill health retirement with an independent medical advisor.

The NHS Pension Scheme provides two levels of Ill Health Retirement benefits, which are dependent on the severity of the condition of a member.

The initial contract period will be 4 years with the option to extend for a further 3 years. This does not include the implementation period which is anticipated to commence in February 2024.

Interested parties must register an interest and access the procurement documents via https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome (search opportunities using system reference C213520). Follow the instructions to register an interest and once registered, Suppliers will be able to view and access the full Tender documentation.

Please note that all dates and figures in this notice are approximate and subject to change.

Any resulting contract will be considered as a contract made in England according to English Law and will be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the English Courts;

Grouping of bidders may be required to form a separate limited liability company or other legal form and/or one that takes full responsibility and/or liability and/or confirm that each takes joint and several liability.

The Contracting Authority conducted pre-tender market engagement following the publication of a Prior Information Notice (PIN) : 2023/S 000-010807. The report outlining the findings of this exercise can be found at https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome (search opportunities using system reference C213520 - Supplier Documents/PTME Report.

Additional information:

To express interest and participate in the tender, please register and apply via Atamis e-sourcing portal https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome.

Should Tenderers have any queries, or having problems using the portal, they should contact Helpdesk at:

Phone: 0800 9956035

E-mail: support-health@atamis.co.uk