Award

Occupational Health Services

DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS

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Award

11 Dec 2025 at 09:38

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs has recently completed the award stage of a procurement process for Occupational Health Services. This process is classified under the 'Health and safety services' industry category, with a contract value of £7,574,128. The procurement utilised a selective method via a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system, indicating a focused approach towards suppliers within a predefined group. The procurement stage has been marked as 'complete' as of 11 December 2025, following the award being activated on 10 December 2025. The contract period is scheduled to run from 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2028, applicable across multiple locations including the British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, Rest of the World, and primarily the UK.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in health and safety services, particularly those capable of providing high quality and cost-effective occupational health solutions. Companies classified as small and medium enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) are well-suited to compete, given the procurement's emphasis on flexibility and value for money. This opportunity can foster growth by aligning service offerings with the requirements of the Department, enhancing both reputation and expertise in serving governmental bodies. Additionally, the extensive geographical scope of the contract could allow businesses to expand their market reach significantly.

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Notice Title

Occupational Health Services

Notice Description

The Authority requires the provision and implementation of a cost effective, flexible, high quality and value for money Occupational Health Service to enable the Authority and other Contracting Bodies to use the Services as required.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1826ba72-36f9-4c6d-817b-20813b20e2aa
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/03123482-07a5-47ff-9b3a-dfd6c1e93869
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71317200 - Health and safety services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£7,574,128 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£7,574,128 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 3JR
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HEALTH PARTNERS

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