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Occupational Health Services (Medical Services) - Preliminary Market Engagement Report

DEVON & SOMERSET FIRE & RESCUE AUTHORITY

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PlanningUpdate

30 Sep 2025 at 14:15

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
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30 Sep 2025 at 14:11

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Planning

25 Jun 2025 at 09:56

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
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23 Apr 2025 at 12:35

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
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23 Apr 2025 at 12:29

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Planning

08 Apr 2025 at 11:32

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
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27 Mar 2025 at 09:37

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
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04 Mar 2025 at 14:22

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

04 Mar 2025 at 11:39

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Devon & Somerset Fire & Rescue Authority is in the planning stages of procuring Occupational Health Services, focusing on medical services. This procurement involves medical questionnaires, screenings, surveillance, examinations, management referrals, medical advice, and ill-health retirements. The main procurement category is services, specifically in the health services industry, with delivery expected to take place across various regions within the UK, primarily centered in the South West. Key dates include the intended start of the contract on 1st November 2027, with the current contract extended to expire on 31st October 2027. The procurement activity is scheduled to move into tender publication by Autumn 2026, with ongoing preliminary market engagements having already been conducted. Interested suppliers had opportunities for engagement through previously scheduled meetings and document reviews.

This procurement process offers significant business growth opportunities, particularly for SMEs and organisations with expertise in delivering comprehensive health services. Businesses that can provide a range of medical and health-related services, either on-site or virtually, will find the tender appealing. The framework agreement structure may also provide a stable contractual relationship over multiple years. Suppliers capable of adapting to a blended approach of service delivery, including those with capabilities for remote service provision, will likely benefit from this initiative. Additionally, there are opportunities for suppliers to influence the development of service specifications through active participation in the procurement's preliminary market engagement activities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Occupational Health Services (Medical Services) - Preliminary Market Engagement Report

Notice Description

Medical services includes - a) Medical questionnaires, screening, surveillance and examinations, b) Management referrals, c) Medical advice, d) Ill-Health Retirement

Planning Information

Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service has concluded two stages of preliminary market engagement (a supplier questionnaire and supplier meetings). Previous PME Notices were published for these opportunities on the Find a Tender website. This notice is to provide suppliers with the opportunity to request a copy of the PME Report, which captures all of the key information gained from the PME activities. The report also includes a blank Supplier Questionnaire (which includes high level requirements and opportunities identified for improvement) and the 'Themes for Discussion' document that was provided to suppliers who took part in the Microsoft Teams meetings. Suppliers are able to request a copy by emailing - bphillips@dsfire.gov.uk There is no deadline for requesting a copy of the report.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04e943
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060959-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Sep 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
14 Oct 20268 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Nov 2027 - 31 Oct 2031 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEVON & SOMERSET FIRE & RESCUE AUTHORITY
Additional Buyers

MISSING

Contact Name
Bridget Phillips
Contact Email
procurement@dsfire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
EXETER
Postcode
EX3 0NW
Post Town
Exeter
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK43 Devon CC
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
East Devon
Electoral Ward
Clyst Valley
Westminster Constituency
Exmouth and Exeter East

Further Information

Notice Documents

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