Award

Occupational Health Services and Employee Assistance Programme

DOVER DISTRICT COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

23 Jan 2026 at 08:40

Tender

01 Sep 2025 at 12:57

Summary of the contracting process

Dover District Council, operating in the region of UKJ44, has successfully awarded a contract for "Occupational Health Services and Employee Assistance Programme" to Innovate Healthcare Management Group Limited. This contract, established under an open procurement method, falls within the services industry category, specifically targeting health services. The contract, valued at GBP 75,652.80, is set to run from 19th January 2026 to 18th January 2028, with potential extensions available up until January 2030. Previously, a tender notice outlined that expressions of interest were to be submitted by 26th September 2025 through the Kent Business Portal, following an open competition framework due to its below-threshold status.

This procurement offers substantial opportunities for growth, particularly for SMEs specialising in health services and related occupational health solutions. Businesses adept at providing comprehensive health management services and employee assistance programmes stand well-positioned to compete. The emphasis on both quality and cost in the bid evaluation process highlights a balanced approach, wherein companies presenting innovative, cost-effective solutions can gain a competitive edge. This contract, along with its possible extensions, provides a stable platform for service providers aiming to enhance their market presence within the public sector.

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Notice Title

Occupational Health Services and Employee Assistance Programme

Notice Description

Contract Award for Occupational Health Services and Employee Assistance Programme

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: 2 yearly extensions are available to be taken in agreement with both parties in yearly increments as set out below. 1st Extension - 1 x 12 months 1.12.2027 - 30.11.2028 2nd Extension - 1 x 12 months 1.12.2028 - 30.11.2029

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-059157
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006012-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85100000 - Health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£168,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£168,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£75,652 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
26 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
19 Jan 2026 - 18 Jan 2028 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DOVER DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@dover.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
WHITFIELD, DOVER
Postcode
CT16 3PJ
Post Town
Canterbury
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ44 East Kent
Delivery Location
TLJ44 East Kent

Local Authority
Dover
Electoral Ward
Whitfield
Westminster Constituency
Dover and Deal

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

INNOVATE HEALTHCARE MANAGEMENT GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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