Further competition from ESPO framework 985_19 Lot 1 General Occupational Health Services - Provision of Occupational Health Services

The Council proposes to establish a contract for a period of up to 5 years (an initial 3 years plus up to a maximum of 2 additional years) for external occupational health services. The following core services are required:

• Pre-placement fitness to work medical assessments • Management referral of complex cases to determine fitness to return to work • Commissioning of external medical reports if/when required • Ill health retirement determinations regarding the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) and completion of Teachers Pension Agency ill health application forms • Health surveillance for staff deemed at risk of occupational exposure - the majority of which will be hand/arm vibration medicals and audio testing • Attendance at case conference and/or Employment Tribunal if required • Provide relevant advice and guidance for any emerging health matters to assist the Council in supporting their workforce