Provision of Medical Advice Services to the Department for Education for Ill health pension applications (Teachers' Pension Scheme)

Tender description

The Department for Education (DfE) is seeking to engage the services of a supplier to provide recommendations to their Scheme Administrator on the eligibility for ill health retirement benefits of members of the Teachers' Pension Scheme (TPS). Ill health recommendations will be made in a timely manner and in accordance with the Teachers' Pensions Regulations 2010 and 2015 based on the scheme member's application and accompanying evidence from medical practitioners and employers. Based on historical data, there are likely to be around 1,000 cases each year (including appeals). The successful supplier shall also attend and facilitate meetings with the department to discuss performance against specified standards, and other matters relating to the contracted service. The successful supplier must treat all information about pension scheme members as confidential and meet General Data Protection Regulations in its handling of data.