Accident Compensation Corporation

Vocational Medical Services (VMS) Services Contract

PLEASE NOTE - Vocational Medical Services (VMS) is now an open contract, this tender notification is for those who do not hold a VMS contract with ACC.

The purpose of this Request for Application (Proposal) is to seek applications from new suppliers for Vocational Medical Services (VMS). The current VMS (Vocational Medical Services) contract is valid until 30 June 2027 and has two further rights of renewal of 2 years (i.e. 3+2+2 years).

The VMS Contract is comprised of:

• Three medical assessment services: Vocational Rehabilitation Review (VRR) service; Initial Medical Assessment (IMA) service; and the Vocational Independence Medical Assessment (VIMA) service.
and
• One advisory service: Vocational Medical Assistance (VMA) service.

To be considered to deliver some or all services on this contract, you must be a Medical Practitioner registered with the New Zealand Medical Council and hold a current Annual Practising Certificate with vocational registration in one of the following scopes:

• General Practice, and hold a Postgraduate Certificate or Diploma in Occupational Medicine, or equivalent
• Occupational Medicine
• Rehabilitation Medicine
• Other relevant vocational scope, you must hold a Fellowship of a recognised, relevant College and hold a Postgraduate Certificate or Diploma in Occupational Medicine, or equivalent

General Practitioners (FRNZCGP) who do not hold a Postgraduate Certificate or Diploma in Occupational Medicine, or equivalent, may be considered on a case-by-case basis if they are:

• Registered under the General Practice vocational scope with the NZ Medical Council.
• Hold a current Annual Practising Certificate.
• Can demonstrate extensive experience in workplace disability management and/or occupational rehabilitation.

All Medical Practitioners applying to work on this contract must also have:

• A minimum of five (5) years general practice experience and
• Demonstrated relevant and current work experience in disability management in the workplace or in occupational rehabilitation.

More on eligibility requirements and submission process is included in the Request for Application (RFA) and Response to RFA documents enclosed in the attachments section.

Submit your application when completed by email to acchealthtenders@acc.co.nz

If you would like to know more about this service - please email the Portfolio Advisor via MedicalAssessments@acc.co.nz