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Occupational Health Services & Employee Assistance Programmes

POST OFFICE LIMITED

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Post Office Limited, titled "Occupational Health Services & Employee Assistance Programmes," falls under the services category, specifically personnel services except placement and supply services (CPV code 79630000). This contract focuses on occupational health and employee assistance programs across the UK, with a contract period of 1440 days. The process is currently at the award stage, with the contract awarded to OH Assist LTD t/a Optima Health. The contract, valued at GBP 1,800,000, was signed on 30th June 2020 and involves complex service requirements, including dedicated mental health support. Notably, this tender involves specific legal considerations making contractor changes unfeasible due to economic and technical reasons.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in occupational health services, mental health support, and employee assistance programs. Companies with expertise in providing integrated health services to large organisations will find this procurement particularly relevant. Given the long term and critical nature of the services required, firms that can deliver comprehensive and uninterrupted support would be well-suited to compete in similar tenders. The continuation and expansion of such contracts can lead to sustained business growth and increased presence in the public sector health services market.

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Notice Title

Occupational Health Services & Employee Assistance Programmes

Notice Description

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04db61
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003605-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79630000 - Personnel services except placement and supply services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,800,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Jun 20205 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
POST OFFICE LIMITED
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@postoffice.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
EC2V 7ER
Post Town
Central 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
City of London
Electoral Ward
Bassishaw
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

OH ASSIST LTD T/A OPTIMA HEALTH

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