Tender

Supply of Occupational Health Services for Students

UNIVERSITY OF DERBY

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Tender

14 Oct 2025 at 10:56

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Derby is initiating a public procurement process for the supply of Occupational Health Services for students involved in Health, Social Care, and Education programmes. The procurement, categorised under ‘Health and social work services’, is part of a tender process using an open procedure, with the deadline for tender submissions set for 21 November 2025, and the enquiry period ending on 17 November 2025. The procurement process is active and covers the United Kingdom, specifically the UKF region. The contract is scheduled to commence on 1 April 2026 for a duration of three years, with the option to extend for an additional year. The estimated contract value is £1,500,000, and stringent conditions, including the application of TUPE regulations, are highlighted.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in occupational health services to partner with a prominent educational institution, thereby enhancing their service portfolio and expanding their client base. The contract’s scope, spanning multiple academic years, presents a stable revenue stream, particularly appealing to SMEs that qualify under the open procedure. Companies equipped to meet the quality criteria, comprising 70% quality and 30% price, and who can navigate the legal and regulatory requirements, such as the TUPE regulations, would be well-positioned to benefit from this opportunity. Interested parties are encouraged to submit their proposals via the University of Derby's procurement portal in adherence to electronic submission guidelines provided in English.

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Notice Information

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 April 2026 for three years in duration, with the option to extend for a further one year. Full details will be included in the Invitation to Tender. The conditions for participation are that "Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations 2006" as amended by the "Collective Redundancies and Transfer of Undertaking (Protection of Employment) (Amendment) Regulation 2014" (TUPE) will apply to this contract. Suppliers are advised to obtain their own legal advice and carry out due diligence.

Lot Information

Lot 1

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

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05cc27
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065120-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
21 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF DERBY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@derby.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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