Award

Occupational Health Services for University Students

BIRMINGHAM CITY UNIVERSITY

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

TenderCancellation

15 Aug 2025 at 08:54

Award

14 Jul 2025 at 15:05

Tender

14 Apr 2025 at 13:34

Summary of the contracting process

Birmingham City University sought to procure Occupational Health Services for its students, aiming to provide professional and confidential health screening and inoculation services. The process employed an open procurement method in accordance with the Procurement Act 2023. This tender, categorised under hospital and related services, was initially active but later marked as complete with the award cancelled due to a material change in specification. The primary location for these services was specified as Birmingham, with relevant regions across the United Kingdom. The final notice of cancellation was issued on 15 August 2025, following a signed contract on 7 July 2025 with OHWorks Ltd.

This tender presented significant opportunities for firms specialising in student health services to expand their client base and showcase their expertise in delivering quality healthcare solutions. Businesses with strong capabilities in health screening, immunisation, data protection, and technical support would have been well-positioned to compete for this contract, which required robust performance management and reporting systems. The open procedure allowed for broad participation, enabling SMEs to present competitive offers, especially those with innovative service approaches and value-added propositions. The cancellation suggests an opportunity for market players to refine their offerings and prepare for future procurement opportunities in the educational sector.

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Notice Title

Occupational Health Services for University Students

Notice Description

Birmingham City University award for the provision of the Occupational Health for Students. A Professional and Confidential Student Health Screening and Inoculation Service using the Open procedure in accordance with the requirements of the Procurement Act 2023 (PA23) . The University reserves the right to refine any specific award criteria during the Procurement Process (in accordance with section 24 of the Act)

Lot Information

Lot 1

Birmingham City University (BCU) award for the provision of the Occupational Health for Students. A Professional and Confidential Student Health Screening and Inoculation Service using the Open procedure in accordance with the requirements of the Procurement Act 2023 (PA23) . The University reserves the right to refine any specific award criteria during the ProcurementProcess (in accordance with section 24 of the Act)

Renewal: The contract will be for 3 years with the option for a further 2 year, and 1 year extension subject to satisfactory performance.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-050299
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049001-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85110000 - Hospital and related services

85120000 - Medical practice and related services

85140000 - Miscellaneous health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£7,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£7,500,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£4,100,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
12 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2025 - 30 Jun 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BIRMINGHAM CITY UNIVERSITY
Additional Buyers

MISSING

Contact Name
Tina Lewis
Contact Email
tina.lewis@bcu.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1213317677

Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B4 7BD
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLG31 Birmingham, TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Nechells
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

OHWORKS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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