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CSP25461 - Occupational Health Services

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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14 Oct 2025 at 08:14

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process overseen by UK Research and Innovation, based in Swindon, has concluded for the provision of Occupational Health Services, tagged as contract CSP25461. This procurement, conducted without competition due to technical reasons, was finalised with a direct procurement method. Cambridge University Hospitals has been awarded the contract, focusing on health and safety services within the services category. The contract commenced on 13th October 2025 and will run until 31st March 2026. This process is registered as complete under the legal basis indicated by the legislation 2023/54, and the contract encompasses a gross value of £24,000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in occupational health services, particularly those capable of delivering technical and specialised services in the public sector. Although the competitive bidding was bypassed for specific technical reasons, businesses with unique capacities in similar niches might find inspiration for identifying future opportunities with UK Research and Innovation or similar public authorities. Companies that can demonstrate unique technical capabilities and a track record in specialised health services would be well-positioned to engage in direct procurement opportunities like this one once they arise. The contract is an exemplary model for those looking to comprehend non-competitive procurement processes in the central government services sector.

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Notice Title

CSP25461 - Occupational Health Services

Notice Description

***** THIS IS A CONTRACT DETAILS NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded without competition due to an absence of competition for technical reasons. UK Research & Innovation require specialist occupational health services.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05aed9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065005-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71317200 - Health and safety services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£20,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
12 Oct 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION
Additional Buyers

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LTD

Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
commercial@ukri.org, coreservices@uksbs.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN2 1FL
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK71 Swindon
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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