Planning

Occupational Health Services

ASHFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL

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11 Apr 2025 at 12:22

Planning

11 Apr 2025 at 12:21

Summary of the contracting process

Ashford Borough Council is planning a procurement process for Occupational Health Services, documented under the procurement ID "014611-2025". This procurement falls under the services category within the health industry, specifically focusing on company health services (CPV: 85147000). The procurement is in the planning stage with a document titled "Pipeline notice on Find a Tender" published on 11 April 2025. The contract period is set to begin on 1 November 2025 and end on 31 October 2030. The procurement has a total estimated value of £37,200 GBP (gross). Key dates include a future notice date on 1 August 2025. The delivery of services will be in the UKJ region of the United Kingdom.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in occupational health services, particularly those that are small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Companies with expertise in delivering high-quality health services for employees will find this contract beneficial for business growth. With a substantial contract period spanning five years, successful bidders can secure a long-term partnership with Ashford Borough Council, potentially enhancing their market presence and reputation within the public healthcare sector. The planned procurement stage indicates potential newcomers and experienced suppliers alike have time to prepare and position themselves as strong contenders.

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Notice Title

Occupational Health Services

Notice Description

Occupational Health Services procurement

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05017a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014611-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85147000 - Company health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£31,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Aug 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Nov 2025 - 31 Oct 2030 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ASHFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@ashford.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
ASHFORD
Postcode
TN23 1HU
Post Town
Tonbridge
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ45 Mid Kent
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
Ashford
Electoral Ward
Victoria
Westminster Constituency
Ashford

Further Information

Notice Documents

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