CWC21138 - The Provision of Occupational Health

The Council is seeking an Occupational Health Provider for the Provision of the Two Lots below.

Lot 1 Occupational Health Service Provision

The City of Wolverhampton Council (the Council) is seeking to engage with a professional service supplier for the provision of an Occupational Health Service (OH). The requirement is for a high quality, clinically led service that will support the Council to improve the health of the workforce and reduce sickness absence. City of Wolverhampton Schools, local Charities and Voluntary Sector Organisations may use this contract in the future if a demand arises. The Council has a current headcount of approximately 4000 employees. This service must be available between the hours of 08:30 and 1630 Monday to Friday The Council is conducting this procurement with a view to putting in place a new contract to cover this requirement for a 4-year period, initially 2 years commencing 01/07/2022 then two x twelve-month extension options) The service will provide the Council with advice, guidance, training and support for managers, and other practical solutions relating to work and health, including health and wellbeing promotion. The service will be a strategic part of the Councils commitment to be an excellent employer, enhancing employee health and well-being and encouraging staff to live healthier lifestyles to prevent health problems occurring and an effect on performance and attendance. The service will operate as an integral part of the Councils Human Resources Department. The Supplier will have a role in the formulation, implementation and review of the Councils Occupational Health related policies and procedures including the Councils Health and Wellbeing policies. As this contract supports a need-based service, it is difficult to accurately predict annual quantities of referrals that will be required. The Council is seeking a supplier that understands that the objectives of this appointment will be to:

Support the development of the Council's health and wellbeing strategy through relevant OH programmes with appropriate support.

Support the creation and maintenance of a healthy workforce.

Reduce ill health in Council personnel caused or made worse by work.

Assist Council employees who have been ill, to return to work and achieve sustained improved attendance.

Ensure that Council employees are fit to conduct their specific job roles.

Comply with all legislation and industry best practice regarding the protection of Council employees' health.

Provide robust clinical governance, supervision, and guidance to the OH staff delivering services to the Council.

Lot 2 Physiotherapy Services Provision

City of Wolverhampton Council requires a suitably experienced and professionally qualified Provider for its Physiotherapy services.

City of Wolverhampton Schools, local Charities and Voluntary Sector Organisations may use this contract in the future if a demand arises.

The successful provider will deliver Physiother