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Occupational Health Services

Southampton Solent University

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

TenderCancellation

30 Apr 2026 at 13:41

UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice
Award

18 Feb 2026 at 12:19

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

25 Sep 2025 at 11:28

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Southampton Solent University initiated a procurement process for the provision of Occupational Health Services for its employees, classed under the public authority sub-central government category. Situated in Southampton, the procurement commenced with a tender notice published on 25th September 2025. The procurement method was an open competition below the threshold, following a "light touch" regime. The tender aimed for services starting from 1st December 2025, with a submission deadline for quotations set at 17th October 2025. Although initial contracts were awarded, a subsequent cancellation occurred, as published in a notice on 30th April 2026, due to suppliers' inability to meet the liability limits as stated in the tender documents.

This tender created substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in occupational health services, particularly those that can offer flexible service models including "pay as you go" or fixed annual fees. The open competition nature of the tender process provides a fair chance for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to participate. The inclusion of options such as the Employee Assistance Programme presents further growth opportunities for service providers that can fulfil additional requirements. Businesses capable of adapting to unforeseen legal changes and providing comprehensive health services are well-positioned to benefit from such procurement contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Occupational Health Services

Notice Description

Provision of Occupational Health Services to University Employees.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: The University may wish to opt for an all inclusive fixed fee based on annual anticipated volume. If the successful supplier offers an Employee Assistance Programme then this may also be included in the contract. Additional services may be required if for example there are any changes to legal requirements. The University reserves the right to ask for best and final offers in the event that it becomes apparent that changes to the specification come to light that may not have been previously considered.

Renewal: The contract may be extended for three (3) periods of twelve (12) months after the initial contract period subject to performance and agreement between the parties.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05a1d0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039921-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
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
£240,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£240,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£550,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Apr 20263 months ago
Submission Deadline
17 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Feb 20266 months ago
Contract Period
1 May 2026 - 30 Apr 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Southampton Solent University
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SOUTHAMPTON
Postcode
SO14 0YN
Postcode Area
Southampton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ32 Southampton
Delivery Location
TLJ32 Southampton
Local Authority
Southampton
Electoral Ward
Bargate
Westminster Constituency
Southampton Itchen

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HEALTH & CARE MANAGEMENT LIMITED

Further Information

Notice Documents

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