Award

Occupational Health Services

STAFFORDSHIRE UNIVERSITY

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Award

26 Aug 2025 at 12:04

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the provision of Occupational Health Services at the University of Staffordshire has been awarded to TP Health Ltd T/A Optima Health. This contract, valued at £800,000, is aimed at delivering services to the School of Health, Education, Policing and Sciences for four years, with an option to extend by an additional year. The procurement falls under the Company Health Services category, with the location specified as the UKG3 region. The process is at the Award stage as of 26th August 2025, with the contract having been signed on 1st July 2025. The procurement method was limited, directly awarding under a framework without prior publication, allowing continued service provision by a familiar supplier.

This tender creates opportunities for businesses specialising in occupational health services, particularly those experienced in working within the education sector. SMEs like TP Health Ltd T/A Optima Health are well-suited to excel in such contracts, especially when capable of providing continuity and specialist services to educational establishments. Businesses that can offer competitive pricing and efficient service delivery stand to benefit, particularly those looking to establish or expand their presence in the West Midlands region of the United Kingdom.

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Notice Title

Occupational Health Services

Notice Description

Provision of Occupational Health Services for Students within the School of Health, Education, Policing and Sciences for a period of 4 years with an option to extend by a further year

Lot Information

Lot 1

The University of Staffordshire is awarding a contract to TP Health Ltd T/A Optima Health under the ESPO Occupational Health Services Framework Agreement for the provision of services to the School of Health, Education, Policing and Sciences

Procurement Information

This is a permitted direct award under a framework agreement The supplier has previously provided the service and a renewed contract offers continuity of service to our students

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-058dbe
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051254-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85147000 - Company health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£800,000 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jun 20257 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
STAFFORDSHIRE UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
Liz Salter
Contact Email
liz.salter@staffs.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1785353316

Buyer Location

Locality
STOKE-ON-TRENT
Postcode
ST4 2DE
Post Town
Stoke-on-Trent
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG23 Stoke-on-Trent
Delivery Location
TLG3 West Midlands

Local Authority
Stoke-on-Trent
Electoral Ward
Hanley Park, Joiner's Square & Shelton
Westminster Constituency
Stoke-on-Trent Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TP HEALTH LTD T/A OPTIMA HEALTH

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