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Occupational Health 2025-28

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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29 Apr 2025 at 09:14

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education has awarded a contract for Occupational Health services and Employee Assistance Programmes for the period 2025-2028. This procurement, classified under the CPV category for business services, reinforces the department’s commitment to wellbeing, inclusivity, and diversity within its workforce. The procurement process was conducted through a selective method as a call-off from a framework agreement. The total contract value is £813,000, and it covers services delivered across multiple regions including the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, the rest of the world, and the United Kingdom. The tendering process is now complete, with the award activated on 27 February 2025, and the contract taking effect from 31 March 2025 through to 31 March 2028.

This contract presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses operating within the occupational health and employee assistance sectors. Companies like PAM Occupational Health Solutions Limited, which successfully secured the contract, can leverage this engagement to build their portfolio and demonstrate their capability in supporting organisational wellbeing initiatives. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are considered suitable competitors for such tenders, owing to the inclusive suitability criteria. Companies focused on expanding services within governmental contracts and enhancing employee support systems would find such tenders particularly advantageous.

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Notice Title

Occupational Health 2025-28

Notice Description

DfE is re-procuring Occupational Health services and Employee Assistance Programmes for 2025-28. This service provision fits with the department's people - wellbeing, inclusivity and diversity agenda which underpins the departments overarching objectives. Our vision is to embed wellbeing within our everyday. Our mission is to develop a culture of wellbeing that empowers our workforce to thrive, both personally and professionally. It is therefore essential that we provide an Occupational Health Service and Employee Assistance Programme provision that meets our requirements as a caring employer. We have consulted with the programme board and stakeholders from our staff networks prior to commencing this exercise.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-31cbf19f-c1e9-4b64-8a07-d2c13095d8d2
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/154b1001-b046-4284-bc61-0cf36a2f17da
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£813,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£813,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
8 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Feb 202512 months ago
Contract Period
30 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2028 3-4 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 EDUCATION
Contact Name
Molly SIMS
Contact Email
molly.sims@education.gov.uk
Contact Phone
0

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 3BT
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

PAM OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH SOLUTIONS

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