Decision
Analysis
outcome: The recommendations for the contract were approved.
summary: The decision at stake is the approval of a contract for Occupational Health services and the Employee Assistance Programme.
topline: The Director of Public Health has decided to approve a contract for Occupational Health services and the Employee Assistance Programme.
reason_contentious: This issue may be contentious as it involves the allocation of budget resources and the selection of a specific provider.
affected_stakeholders: ["Director of Public Health", "UK Independent Medical Services Limited", "Spectrum", "Employees receiving services"]
contentiousness_score: 5
political_party_relevance: There are no mentions or implications of political parties or political influence on the decision.
URL: https://barnet.moderngov.co.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=9628
Decision Maker: Director of Public Health
Outcome: Recommendations Approved
Is Key Decision?: No
Is Callable In?: No
Purpose:
Content: 1. To approve a direct award of contract via the Framework for the provision of Occupational Health services and the Employee Assistance Programme to UK Independent Medical Services Limited (with Spectrum as a sub-provider for Employee Assistance Programme services) for an initial period of three years (commencing 1 January 2025), with the option to extend for up to extend for two years, subject to satisfactory performance and available budget. 2. To note and approve that funding for this contract is available within the approved directorate/ Service budget and no additional funding is required. The charges relating to Occupational Health will come out of the relevant directorate budget as it is a pay as you go service with no upfront cost. The charges relating to the Employee Assistance Programme charges will be covered by the Health and Safety (Safety, Health, and Wellbeing – SHaW) resources budget. The total contract value is forecasted to be up to £88,000 per year.
Date of Decision: May 16, 2025