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NCC1515 Occupational Health

NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

23 Apr 2026 at 09:11

Award

15 Jan 2026 at 14:35

Tender

11 Sep 2025 at 11:40

Summary of the contracting process

Northumberland County Council, situated in Morpeth, is involved in a procurement process for the provision of occupational health services, including support for the Northumberland Fire and Rescue Service. The contracting process, identified as NCC1515, has reached the award and contract stage, with the award date being 23rd April 2026. The process followed an open competitive flexible procedure, tailored to light-touch contracts, and the final agreement spans the UKC21 region across the United Kingdom. The signatory date for the contract occurred on 31st March 2026, with a contract duration set until 31st March 2029 and an option for a 12-month extension. The industry category relevant to this procurement is services, specifically health and social work services, and the procurement period began on 1st April 2026, with potential extensions reaching until 31st March 2030.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses in the health services sector, particularly those focused on occupational health provision. With a competitive contract value exceeding £2.4 million, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), especially those offering specialised medical services or possessing streamlined operational models, are encouraged to engage. The procurement process was initiated with a well-defined tendering procedure, inviting numerous bids, including final stage bids from SMEs. This presents an excellent growth prospect for businesses capable of delivering quality and comprehensive health services, alongside value-adding non-core services like business continuity and social value enhancement. Businesses with competencies in delivering efficient, accessible, and robust occupational health services stand to benefit significantly from this contract.

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Notice Title

NCC1515 Occupational Health

Notice Description

Northumberland County Council require the provision of occupational health services, including for the Northumberland Fire and Rescue Service

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: The contracting authority has the option to extend this contract by a further 12 months

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-059891
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036926-2026
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
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

85100000 - Health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,800,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£2,800,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
£2,800,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
£2,485,320 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Apr 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
7 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Jan 20263 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MORPETH
Postcode
NE61 2EF
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC42 Northumberland
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Northumberland
Electoral Ward
Morpeth Kirkhill
Westminster Constituency
North Northumberland

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

UK INDEPENDENT MEDICAL SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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