Tender

For the provision of Occupational Health Services

HUNTINGDONSHIRE DISTRICT COUNCIL

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Tender

14 Oct 2025 at 12:54

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Huntingdonshire District Council is inviting expressions of interest for the provision of Occupational Health services, under an open procurement method. This public authority, located in Cambridgeshire, seeks to award a contract starting January 2026, which may be subject to change. The tender, identified by the code C/2025/637, covers services within the Health industry category and has a monetary value of £120,000, exclusive of VAT. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage. The deadline for submission is set for 20 November 2025, with the enquiry period ending on 31 October 2025. It is a service category tender, welcoming bids from SMEs, with some level of reserved participation based in the UK.

This tender offers an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in Occupational Health services to expand their clientele and gain a prestigious client in the public sector. It is ideal for companies with SEQOHS accreditation that can deliver innovative health solutions and demonstrate a track record of providing value for money. Small and medium-sized enterprises with expertise in health screenings, sickness absence management, and compliance with the Equality Act will find this contract particularly suitable. The awarded supplier will have the chance to become a key partner for the council's staff welfare, ensuring business growth within the framework of an initial contract period from 2026 to 2028, with potential extensions subject to performance.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

For the provision of Occupational Health Services

Notice Description

Huntingdonshire District Council (HDC) is seeking expressions of interest for the provision of Occupational Health services. We are looking for a cost-effective service that provides the Council value for money. The successful bid will be expected to show a track record of delivering excellent and innovative support and guidance designed to give maximum benefit and value to HDC. Huntingdonshire District Council employs approximately 670 (Headcount) contracted staff spread over a number of sites in Huntingdon, St Ives, St Neots and Ramsey of which approximately 150 are in manual roles. The contract will commence from January 2026 (This may be subject to change) The contractor must be as a minimum SEQOHS accredited Currently the services we use include: New starter health screening, face to face or by phone Night Workers Assessment Sickness absence advice Return to work advice/phased returns Advice as to whether employees fall under the definition of the Equality Act 2010 Health checks for all staff

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Option to extend for a further 2 years (2 x 12 months), subject to supplier performance.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05cc4e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065196-2025
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
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85100000 - Health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£120,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£120,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
20 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
5 Jan 2026 - 4 Jan 2028 1-2 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
HUNTINGDONSHIRE DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@huntingdonshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
CAMBRIDGESHIRE
Postcode
PE29 3TN
Post Town
Peterborough
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH42 Cambridgeshire CC
Delivery Location
TLH12 Cambridgeshire CC
Local Authority
Huntingdonshire
Electoral Ward
Huntingdon North
Westminster Constituency
Huntingdon

Further Information

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