Award

Provision of Occupational Health Services

THE WALTON CENTRE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

10 Apr 2025 at 15:38

Tender

13 Mar 2025 at 02:34

Summary of the contracting process

The Walton Centre NHS Foundation Trust, in collaboration with Alder Hey Children's NHS Foundation Trust, Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, and The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre NHS Foundation Trust, is in the process of awarding a contract for the provision of Occupational Health Services. This service falls under the health services industry category and is governed by the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. The intention to award notice was published on 10th April 2025, marking the beginning of the standstill period, which ends at midnight on 24th April 2025. The service will commence on 1st May 2025 for an initial term of three years, with an option to extend for an additional two years. The chosen provider, Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, was selected following a competitive process based on key criteria including quality, innovation, social value, and cost.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in occupational health services, particularly those with innovative solutions and a focus on improving access and reducing health inequalities. With an estimated contract value of £2,206,284 for the initial term and a potential total value of £3,677,140 if extended, this procurement could be a substantial growth opportunity for a capable provider. The procurement follows an open procedure, ensuring a transparent and competitive bidding environment. Businesses with strong capabilities in service integration, collaboration, and social value delivery will find this tender particularly well-suited to their strengths.

Find more tenders on our Open Data Platform.
How relevant is this notice?

D3 Tenders Premium

Win More Public Sector Contracts

AI-powered tender discovery, pipeline management, and market intelligence — everything you need to grow your public sector business.

Notice Title

Provision of Occupational Health Services

Notice Description

Provision of Occupational Health Services to Alder Hey Children's NHS Foundation Trust, Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre NHS Foundation Trust and The Walton Centre NHS Foundation Trust.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This is a Transparency - Intention to Award Notice - to inform market of the Relevant Authority's intention to Award a Contract under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023, following a competitive process.

The value of the initial 3-year contract term is expected to be: PS2,206,284.00

The lifetime value of the contract if the optional 2-year extension is exercised is expected to be PS3,677,140.00

This is an existing service and will be delivered by a new provider to 2 of the authorities listed within this notice (Alder Hey Children's NHS FT and Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital NHS FT). The winning bidder is also the existing provider of these services to the other 2 authorities named in this notice (The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre NHS FT and The Walton Centre NHS FT).
It is anticipated that the service will commence on 1st May 2025 for an initial period of 3-years with an option to extend for a further 2 years.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04ec77
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014389-2025
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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£3,000,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£2,206,284 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
28 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE WALTON CENTRE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Richard Jolley
Contact Email
richard.jolley@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
FRZAKERLEY
Postcode
L9 7LJ
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD72 Liverpool
Delivery Location
TLD7 Merseyside

Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
Fazakerley West
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Walton

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LIVERPOOL UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

View full OCDS Record for this contracting process

Download

The Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS) is a framework designed to increase transparency and access to public procurement data in the public sector. It is widely used by governments and organisations worldwide to report on procurement processes and contracts.

{
    "tag": [
        "compiled"
    ],
    "id": "ocds-h6vhtk-04ec77-2025-04-10T16:38:42+01:00",
    "date": "2025-04-10T16:38:42+01:00",
    "ocid": "ocds-h6vhtk-04ec77",
    "initiationType": "tender",
    "tender": {
        "id": "C346550",
        "legalBasis": {
            "id": "32014L0024",
            "scheme": "CELEX"
        },
        "title": "Provision of Occupational Health Services",
        "status": "complete",
        "classification": {
            "scheme": "CPV",
            "id": "85100000",
            "description": "Health services"
        },
        "mainProcurementCategory": "services",
        "description": "Provision of Occupational Health Services to Alder Hey Children's NHS Foundation Trust, Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre NHS Foundation Trust and The Walton Centre NHS Foundation Trust.",
        "value": {
            "amount": 3000000,
            "currency": "GBP"
        },
        "lots": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "description": "This is a Transparency - Intention to Award Notice - to inform market of the Relevant Authority's intention to Award a Contract under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023, following a competitive process.<br/><br/>The value of the initial 3-year contract term is expected to be: PS2,206,284.00<br/><br/>The lifetime value of the contract if the optional 2-year extension is exercised is expected to be PS3,677,140.00<br/><br/>This is an existing service and will be delivered by a new provider to 2 of the authorities listed within this notice (Alder Hey Children's NHS FT and Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital NHS FT). The winning bidder is also the existing provider of these services to the other 2 authorities named in this notice (The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre NHS FT and The Walton Centre NHS FT).<br/>It is anticipated that the service will commence on 1st May 2025 for an initial period of 3-years with an option to extend for a further 2 years.",
                "value": {
                    "amount": 3000000,
                    "currency": "GBP"
                },
                "contractPeriod": {
                    "durationInDays": 1800
                },
                "hasRenewal": false,
                "submissionTerms": {
                    "variantPolicy": "notAllowed"
                },
                "hasOptions": false,
                "status": "cancelled",
                "awardCriteria": {
                    "criteria": [
                        {
                            "name": "Quality & Innovation",
                            "type": "quality",
                            "description": "36"
                        },
                        {
                            "name": "Integration, collaboration and service sustainability",
                            "type": "quality",
                            "description": "17"
                        },
                        {
                            "name": "Improving access, reducing health inequalities and facilitating choice",
                            "type": "quality",
                            "description": "7"
                        },
                        {
                            "name": "Social Value",
                            "type": "quality",
                            "description": "10"
                        },
                        {
                            "name": "Value",
                            "type": "cost",
                            "description": "30"
                        }
                    ]
                }
            }
        ],
        "items": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "deliveryAddresses": [
                    {
                        "region": "UKD7"
                    },
                    {
                        "region": "UKD7"
                    }
                ],
                "relatedLot": "1"
            }
        ],
        "submissionMethod": [
            "electronicSubmission",
            "written"
        ],
        "submissionMethodDetails": "https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome",
        "communication": {
            "atypicalToolUrl": "https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome"
        },
        "procurementMethod": "open",
        "procurementMethodDetails": "Open procedure",
        "tenderPeriod": {
            "endDate": "2025-03-28T12:00:00Z"
        },
        "submissionTerms": {
            "languages": [
                "en"
            ],
            "bidValidityPeriod": {
                "durationInDays": 90
            }
        },
        "awardPeriod": {
            "startDate": "2025-03-31T09:00:00+01:00"
        },
        "bidOpening": {
            "date": "2025-03-31T09:00:00+01:00"
        },
        "hasRecurrence": false
    },
    "parties": [
        {
            "id": "GB-FTS-92374",
            "name": "The Walton Centre NHS Foundation Trust",
            "identifier": {
                "legalName": "The Walton Centre NHS Foundation Trust"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "Lower Lane",
                "locality": "Frzakerley",
                "region": "UKD",
                "postalCode": "L9 7LJ",
                "countryName": "United Kingdom"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "name": "Richard Jolley",
                "email": "richard.jolley@nhs.net",
                "url": "https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome"
            },
            "roles": [
                "buyer"
            ],
            "details": {
                "url": "https://www.thewaltoncentre.nhs.uk/",
                "buyerProfile": "https://www.thewaltoncentre.nhs.uk/",
                "classifications": [
                    {
                        "scheme": "TED_CA_TYPE",
                        "id": "BODY_PUBLIC",
                        "description": "Body governed by public law"
                    },
                    {
                        "scheme": "COFOG",
                        "id": "07",
                        "description": "Health"
                    }
                ]
            }
        },
        {
            "id": "GB-FTS-93926",
            "name": "The Walton Centre",
            "identifier": {
                "legalName": "The Walton Centre"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "Lower Lane",
                "locality": "Fazakerley",
                "postalCode": "L9 7LJ",
                "countryName": "United Kingdom"
            },
            "roles": [
                "reviewBody"
            ],
            "details": {
                "url": "https://www.thewaltoncentre.nhs.uk/"
            }
        },
        {
            "id": "GB-FTS-12892",
            "name": "Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust",
            "identifier": {
                "legalName": "Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust"
            },
            "address": {
                "locality": "Liverpool",
                "region": "UKD72",
                "countryName": "United Kingdom"
            },
            "roles": [
                "supplier"
            ],
            "details": {
                "scale": "large"
            }
        }
    ],
    "buyer": {
        "id": "GB-FTS-92374",
        "name": "The Walton Centre NHS Foundation Trust"
    },
    "language": "en",
    "description": "This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intention to award notice. The awarding of this contract is subject to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Procurement Act 2023 do not apply to this award. The publication of this notice marks the start of the standstill period. Representations by providers must be made to the relevant authority by midnight on 24th April 2025. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR.<br/><br/>The award criteria and weightings for this procurement was:<br/><br/>Key Criteria: Quality & Innovation - 36.00%<br/>Key Criteria: Improving Access, Reducing Health Inequalities and Facilitating Choice - 7.00%<br/>Key Criteria: Integration, Collaboration & Service Sustainability - 17.00%<br/>Key Criteria: Social Value - 10.00%<br/>Key Criteria: Value - 30.00%<br/><br/>The chosen provider was selected due to achieving the highest score across the key criteria used.<br/><br/>This decision has been made by the Authorities' evaluation team.<br/>Associate Director of People - Alder Hey Children's NHS FT<br/>Head of Employment Services - Liverpool Heart & Chest Hospital NHS FT<br/>HR Business Partner - The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre NHS FT<br/>Deputy Chief People Officer - The Walton Centre NHS FT<br/><br/>No conflicts of interest were identified.<br/><br/>Please contact Richard.Jolley@nhs.net with any written representations, ensuring the following details are referenced:<br/>Project reference: C346550<br/>Project title: Provision of Occupational Health Services<br/><br/>If no representations are received before midnight on 24th April 2025, then the standstill period will come to an end and the relevant authorities can proceed with contract award.",
    "awards": [
        {
            "id": "014389-2025-1",
            "relatedLots": [
                "1"
            ],
            "status": "active",
            "suppliers": [
                {
                    "id": "GB-FTS-12892",
                    "name": "Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust"
                }
            ]
        }
    ],
    "contracts": [
        {
            "id": "014389-2025-1",
            "awardID": "014389-2025-1",
            "status": "active",
            "value": {
                "amount": 2206284,
                "currency": "GBP"
            },
            "dateSigned": "2025-04-10T00:00:00+01:00"
        }
    ],
    "bids": {
        "statistics": [
            {
                "id": "2",
                "measure": "bids",
                "relatedLot": "1",
                "value": 4
            }
        ]
    }
}