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TenderCancellation

22 Jul 2025 at 15:01

TenderUpdate

04 Jun 2025 at 14:07

Tender

04 Jun 2025 at 13:56

Summary of the contracting process

East Suffolk Council initiated a procurement process for Occupational Health Services, aimed at supporting their absence management policies and health initiatives. The procurement was intended to be executed through an open procedure and the industry category falls under health services. Although an active tender period was set to conclude on 8th July 2025, the procurement process was subsequently cancelled as of 22nd July 2025. This decision was due to discrepancies identified in supplier pricing templates and a need to modify the tender specification. The procurement location was based in the UK region of East of England.

This tender presented a significant opportunity for businesses in the health services sector, particularly those offering occupational health solutions and services tailored for public authorities. Although the initial process was curtailed, businesses with capabilities in face-to-face service delivery, competitive pricing strategies, and those interested in collaborating with public entities could prepare for a revised tender process, which East Suffolk Council plans to relaunch in the autumn. This opportunity would be well-suited for firms that can assure high-quality service while adhering to council specifications and procurement criteria.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Occupational Health Services.

Notice Description

East Suffolk Council is looking to procure a provider of occupational health services to work collaboratively with us, offering professional support and advice to complement our absence management policies and procedures and health and wellbeing agenda.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-052c6c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042066-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jul 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
4 Aug 2025 - 3 Jul 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
East Suffolk Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
WOODBRIDGE
Postcode
IP12 1RT
Postcode Area
Ipswich
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH6 Suffolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH63 East Suffolk
Delivery Location
TLH14 Suffolk CC

Local Authority
East Suffolk
Electoral Ward
Melton
Westminster Constituency
Suffolk Coastal

Further Information

Notice Documents

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