EXPRESSION OF INTEREST – DELIVERY OF THE NATIONAL PLAYER HEALTH
CHECK PROGRAMME FOR INTERCOUNTY CAMOGIE PLAYERS AND LADIES’
FOOTBALLERS
SECTION 1. INTRODUCTION
The LGFA, GPA and Camogie Association are seeking proposals for the
development and delivery of the */**Apply on
the website** National player health screening programme.
The Intercounty Government funding scheme for Ladies Gaelic Football
and Camogie was launched in * with the purpose
of providing funding to support an enhanced playing and training
environment for Intercounty Camogie players and Ladies footballers.
The funding scheme is managed by the Intercounty Support Group (ISG)
comprised of an independent chairperson, scheme administrator and two
representatives each from the LGFA, the Camogie Association, GPA, and
the GAA. The ISG reports to a higher-level Steering Group that
includes representation from Sport Ireland.
As part of this scheme, a player health check pilot programme was
launched in * and has since been provided on an
annual basis to the highest-grade teams in each County. The national
player health check programme aims to identify and inform players
about their general health and performance related issues.
SECTION 2. THE BRIEF
The successful tenderer is required to:
* Manage and deliver a National Health Screening Programme to
approximately * teams each season, for two
seasons.
* Provide screening that is suitable for elite athletes that can
include, but is not limited to physical health checks, blood tests
that may include blood count, diabetes testing, liver function
testing, cholesterol testing, vitamin levels testing, iron levels
testing, thyroid function testing, Cardiac screening and health,
nutrition and lifestyle testing.
* Provide a doctor review mechanism to review each individual health
screen and provide information and recommendations as required.
* Provide a medical report with recommendations where necessary to
each player involved in the health screening. Liaise with medical
professionals if necessary.
* Provide a copy of player results to their nominated team Doctor or
GP, in the event of a significant abnormality and where it may be
unsafe for the player to train /play, inform the Team Manager (if
there is no team Doctor) in place.
* Provide information and guidance to players prior to the health
screening date informing them of the health screening process, what to
expect and any follow up actions.
* Provide health screening ideally 7 days per week and in the
evenings to accommodate players where possible. (submissions must
indicate what the provider can offer) between January and June **Apply
on the website**.
* Provide flexibility on delivery of health checks. Potential to
liaise with teams from both codes or adjacent Counties in order to
provide efficiency of service
* Identify and organise a suitable location within each County to
carry out the screening programme.
* Offer an online registration and booking system that allows
players to register and book appointment for their upcoming health
checks.
* Provide health screening for a minimum of *
players per team and a maximum of * players per
team. Should county boards wish to register additional players over
the maximum ( *) this should be managed by the
successful provider directly with the county board.
* Provide details of cancellation and rescheduling processes for
health screening dates and cancelled/ missed player appointments
including breakdown of costs.
* Ensure that booking management and delivery details are regularly
communicated to the scheme administrator, to ensure the maximum uptake
of the health screening appointments and ongoing communication on how
the booking and health screening process is proceeding.
* Ensure that this national health screening programme is compliant
with GDPR obligations and ensure that all players’ medical data and
personal information is kept safe and secure.
* Fully indemnify the LGFA, GPA & the Camogie Association against
all liabilities, losses, damages, costs and claims of any kind arising
from any error or omission however arising out of or in connection
with the provisions of this Health checks service.
* Provide ongoing monthly reports and a final analysis report to ISG
on completion of the screening.
* Make recommendations for additional ‘add-on’ testing which may
not be included in standard package. Provide full breakdown of
additional costs and benefits of enhanced testing.
SECTION 3. EXPRESSION OF INTEREST SUBMISSIONS
Submissions will be accepted from companies that can provide this
service themselves or by consortia, where the lead provider details
through the submission the complete service that will be provided, how
they will lead the entire project and manage partners in providing the
highest quality service to players and the ISG where every player
receives the same service.
Each provider is asked to submit their expression of interest (no more
than * pages)
The submission must detail:
* How your company or consortium (with one lead company assuming
overall responsibility) could implement Section 2 The brief every
point (A-Q) must be explained and addressed.
* The type of health checks that you would provide to players and
the method of delivery. You may provide a series of options to select
from.
* The qualifications and relevant experience of the designated lead
contact, and details of team members involved in the programme. As
well as contingency plans should circumstances require a change in
personnel.
* How you would work to the budget of maximum €**Apply on the
website**, * (Inc. VAT) This is inclusive of all
expenses, travel, subsistence and administration. Any quotations
exceeding this amount will not be evaluated.
* A full breakdown of notice periods, cost of cancellations and
minimum timeframes to organise clinics.
The submission must demonstrate:
* Technical and professional ability to meet the expression of
interest requirements, including at least two examples of relevant
work completed within the last 3 years.
* Quality assurance standards including procedures for maintaining
data protection and security of information.
* An understanding of the amateur sports context in which Camogie
and Ladies Football operates in the context of a health screening
programme.
* Capacity to complete work in the time frame outlined below.
* November / December * appointment and
planning meetings
* January *, book health screening programmes
and send out player information advice.
* February * – March **Apply on the
website** Deliver the screening programme.
* Provide analysis and a final report to ISG by May **Apply on the
website**
SECTION 4. AWARD CRITERIA
* Compliance with expression of interest requirements outlined in
Section 2 & 3 above. ( * points)
* Relevant qualifications of person(s) working on the programme.
( * points)
* Demonstrated merit/quality of proposed approach to a national
health screening programme for intercounty ladies camogie and football
players. ( * points)
* Total Cost. ( * points)
The ISG evaluation panel may shortlist or meet submitting
organisations at their discretion. The costs of attending such a
meeting will be borne by the submitting organisation.
The ISG evaluation panel is not obliged to accept the cheapest
quotation. All submitting organisations will be advised in writing of
the final decision. All proposals will remain strictly confidential.
SECTION 5. CONFLICT OF INTEREST
The submitting organisation should declare if any personnel that are
proposed to work on this programme, if awarded, may have a conflict of
interest and provide details of same. Should there be any conflict of
interests identified by the submitting organisation or their
personnel, all details must be provided to the ISG evaluation panel at
the time of application. In the event of any such conflict or
potential conflict, the ISG evaluation panel may at its absolute
discretion decide on the appropriate course of action and the decision
of the ISG evaluation panel will be final and binding in this regard.
A conflict of interest may include any factor, whether arising through
personal interest, current or prospective contractual obligations or
any other activity or association, which could prejudice the
submitting organisation or its agents in the delivery, of the services
required under the contract.
SECTION 6. INTELLECTUAL AND PROPERTY RIGHTS
The Camogie Association, Ladies Gaelic Football Association and the
Gaelic Players Association will jointly and severally own the data and
outcomes resulting from this programme.
SECTION 7. DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION
All applications must be received by 5pm on *th
November * by emailing your completed proposal
*. Applications will not be accepted or
considered after this date and time.
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