Tender

Occupational Health Service - SOFT MARKET TESTING (FEB25)

CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Tender

20 Feb 2025 at 11:40

Summary of the contracting process

Cheshire West and Chester Borough Council is currently in the tender stage of their procurement process, exploring options for their Occupational Health service. This process, titled "Occupational Health Service - SOFT MARKET TESTING (FEB25)", falls under the Health services industry category (CPV 85100000). The primary location for delivery is the United Kingdom. The soft market testing is intended to gather information to assist the council with research and preparation for a potential future procurement opportunity, as the current contract for the service expires on 31 August 2025, with an option to extend for one additional year. Interested providers are required to respond by 12 noon on Monday, 3 March 2025, via The Chest platform. The contract period is projected to start on 1 September 2025 and end on 31 August 2027, with an estimated value of £400,000.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in occupational health services to engage with a local government body and potentially secure a substantial contract. The process is particularly well-suited for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as indicated by the procurement's suitability criteria. Participating in the soft market testing stage will allow businesses to influence the scope and requirements of the future formal tender, thereby aligning their services more closely with the council’s needs. Organisations with expertise in providing comprehensive health services and a capacity to scale their operations will find this opportunity particularly beneficial for business growth and expanding their portfolio within the public sector.

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Notice Title

Occupational Health Service - SOFT MARKET TESTING (FEB25)

Notice Description

Occupational Health re-tender 2025 PLEASE NOTE: THIS IS A SOFT MARKET TEST ONLY TO ASSIST THE COUNCIL WITH RESEARCH AND PREPARATION AND TO GAIN AN UNDERSTANDING OF THE MARKET AND IS NOT A FORMAL TENDER. THIS MAY LEAD TO A PROCUREMENT OPPORTUNITY IN THE NEAR FUTURE Cheshire West and Chester Council is exploring options for its Occupational Health service, the current contract for which expires on 31 August 2025 with option to extend for one further year. Providers are invited to respond to the soft market testing request for information to support a decision on next steps. THERE IS AN ATTACHMENT WITH FULL DETAILS WITHIN THE CHEST (Project Reference DN764535). PLEASE RESPOND VIA THE CHEST BY 12 NOON MONDAY 3RD MARCH 2025

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d8648ca0-5e22-40a4-b766-cc397b6ae721
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/59bd2ca5-b7bc-48d8-9369-0fa8cf65d845
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85100000 - Health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£400,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
3 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2025 - 31 Aug 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ELLESMERE PORT
Postcode
CH65 0BA
Post Town
Chester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD6 Cheshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD63 Cheshire West and Chester
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Cheshire West and Chester
Electoral Ward
Central & Grange
Westminster Constituency
Ellesmere Port and Bromborough

Further Information

Notice Documents

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