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Provision of Occupational Health Services

Orkney Islands Council

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

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29 Jul 2025 at 10:47

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Tender

20 Aug 2024 at 15:12

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by the Orkney Islands Council involves the provision of occupational health services under an open procedure. The Council, based in Kirkwall, UKM65, seeks a contractor to furnish formal occupational health advice rather than treatment services. Classified under CPV 85100000 for health services, this project is in the award stage, with TAC Healthcare as the chosen supplier. The service area is the Orkney Islands, a region with 19 inhabited islands and a community supported by the largest local employer, the Council itself. The contract, valued at £425,000, was signed on 19 July 2025, spanning a duration of 36 months with an option to extend by 24 months. Interested businesses had to submit tenders by electronic means, with deadlines for submission ending on 20 September 2024, ensuring prompt processing of bids for an award by 20 September 2024.

This tender presents a robust growth opportunity for businesses specialising in occupational health services, particularly those equipped to offer strategic advice and compliance with health regulations. Companies with expertise in providing workplace health solutions, including health surveillance and vocational screening, align with the procurement requirements. Such businesses should possess the necessary authorisations and memberships in occupational medicine associations. Given its regional significance, firms that can demonstrate capability in managing broad-scale health services and have previous experience dealing with local government structures or large-scale employers like the Orkney Islands Council are well-suited to compete. Additionally, entities proficient in electronic invoicing and payment systems compliant with the National Occupational Standards would find a competitive edge. The ongoing requirement reiterates a need for reliable and adaptable service providers capable of evolving with legislative and organisational demands through to 2029.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Occupational Health Services

Notice Description

Orkney Islands Council (the Authority) has a requirement for the provision of a formal Occupational Health Service with the clear priority duty of the contractor being to provide advice to the Authority and/or employees rather than the provision of treatment.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This Specification sets out Orkney Islands Council (the Authority) requirements for the provision of a formal Occupational Health Service with the clear priority duty of the contractor being to provide advice to the Authority and/or employees rather than the provision of treatment. Orkney is located off the northern coast of the Scottish mainland and covers 100,000 hectares spread over approximately 70 islands, 19 of which are inhabited by a population of approximately 22,400. The Authority was established as a Unitary Authority in 1974 and is the islands largest employer with 2,770 employees (1,709 Full Time Equivalents). The Authority currently provides a full range of statutory and non-statutory services to the community through 4 services: Education, Leisure and Housing (including UHI Orkney); Strategy, Performance and Business Solutions; Neighbourhood Services and Infrastructure; Enterprise and Sustainable Regeneration and Orkney Health and Care. Additionally, the Authority also operates Orkney Ferries as an arms-length Company, with a separate management board, which for the purposes of this tender should be considered as part of the Authority. The current Council Occupational Health service is provided on a 'pay as you go' basis and is provided through a local independent Occupational Health Doctor and a combination of ad hoc service provision via TAC Healthcare based in Aberdeen. Additional information: The contract duration and contract value are based on an initial contract period of 36 months with an authority held option to extend by a further 2 x 12 month periods.

Renewal: This is a continuing requirement with a new procurement exercise due to commence in spring summer 2029

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04922e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043749-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85100000 - Health services

85140000 - Miscellaneous health services

85147000 - Company health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£425,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£425,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£425,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jul 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Sep 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Jul 20251 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
July 2029

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Orkney Islands Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
KIRKWALL
Postcode
KW15 1NY
Postcode Area
Kirkwall
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM2 Highlands and Islands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM20 Highlands and Islands
Delivery Location
TLM65 Orkney Islands
Local Authority
Orkney Islands
Electoral Ward
Kirkwall East
Westminster Constituency
Orkney and Shetland

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TAC Healthcare

Further Information

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