Award

Supply of Occupational Health Services for Students

UNIVERSITY OF DERBY

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

11 Mar 2026 at 15:58

Tender

14 Oct 2025 at 10:56

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Derby is the contracting authority overseeing the procurement of occupational health services for students, supporting their onboarding into Health, Social Care, and Education programmes. This process is part of a larger initiative set to begin contractually on April 1, 2026, for three years, with a potential one-year extension, aimed at delivery within the UKF region of the United Kingdom. The procurement follows an open procedure, concluding with the award phase as of March 11, 2026, with a gross contract value of £1,500,000. The award to KAYS MEDICAL LIMITED recognises their role as a supplier, with the supplier selection having occurred during the submission period which closed on November 21, 2025.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses in the health and social work services sector, especially Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs), to expand their portfolio by partnering with esteemed institutions like the University of Derby. The open procedure ensures a competitive environment, fostering growth through enhanced quality services in academia. Suitable businesses should be prepared for compliance with statutory employment protection regulations and aim to offer superior service quality to successfully compete, given the 70% weight on quality criteria. The possibility of contract renewal further enhances long-term business growth prospects.

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Notice Title

Supply of Occupational Health Services for Students

Notice Description

The University of Derby is seeking to appoint a provider to deliver Occupational Health Services for Students, as part of the onboarding process for Health, Social Care and Education programmes at the University of Derby. Provision is required across the academic year(August to July) The commencement date of the Contract is 1 April2026 for three years in duration, with the option to extend for a further one year.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: The Contract may be extended by one year after the initial term.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05cc27
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021933-2026
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
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,500,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
£1,500,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Mar 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
21 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Feb 20261 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
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF DERBY
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
DERBY
Postcode
DE22 1GB
Post Town
Derby
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF11 Derby
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Derby
Electoral Ward
Allestree
Westminster Constituency
Mid Derbyshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

KAYS MEDICAL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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