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PROVISION OF OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH CONSULTANTS

HULL UNIVERSITY TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS TRUST

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05 Nov 2025 at 14:57

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust involves the provision of occupational health consultant services under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. This process uses a direct award approach without prior competition, classified under CPV code 85100000 for health services. The contract, aimed at serving staff at both Hull University Teaching Hospitals and Northern Lincolnshire & Goole NHS Foundation Trust, is set to commence on 1st November 2025, lasting for an initial term of 24 months with a potential 12-month extension. The estimated contract value is £166,056 for the initial term and could reach £253,468 with the extension. The notice announces an intention to award the contract, and stakeholders are invited to submit representations by 18th November 2025.

This tender presents a robust opportunity for businesses specialising in healthcare services, especially those with experience in occupational health consultation. As this tender uses a direct award process, businesses with an existing relationship with the NHS and a proven track record may find this opportunity particularly viable. SMEs in the healthcare sector might find this contract beneficial due to its focus on high-quality service delivery and value, with the current service provider, RPS Occupational Health Limited, having met the required standards. The contract's focus on experienced staff and excellent service delivery criteria may also attract businesses that prioritise skilled professionals and service excellence.

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Notice Title

PROVISION OF OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH CONSULTANTS

Notice Description

PSR Direct Award C for the provision of Occupational Health Consultant Services HHP

Lot Information

Lot 1

This is a notice of intention to award a contract under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023, Direct Award Process C to the current Provider - RPS Occupational Health Limited, 101 Park Drive, Milton Park, Abingdon, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom, OX14 4RY.

The contract is for the provision of Occupational Health Consultants Services HHP.

CPV Code - 85100000-0 Health Services.

The existing provider is satisfying the original contract and based on assessment of the provider against the weighted key criteria, it is considered they will satisfy the proposed contract to the required standard.

The contract will operate for an initial 24 month term from 01/11/2025 to 31/10/2027 with an option to extend for a further periods of 12 months.

The estimated contract value is PS166,056 for the initial 24 month term and up to PS253,468 if the full extension option is exercised.

Options: Option to extend contract for a period of 12 months.

Procurement Information

PSR Direct Award C<br/>This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intention to award notice. The awarding of this contract is subject to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023 - PSR Direct Award C. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Procurement Act 2023 do not apply to this award. The publication of this notice marks the start of the standstill period. Representations by providers must be made to the relevant authority (neil.dodds1@nhs.net) by midnight on 18/11/2025. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05db17
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071315-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85100000 - Health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£253,468 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Oct 20253 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HULL UNIVERSITY TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS TRUST
Contact Name
Neil Dodds
Contact Email
neil.dodds1@nhs.net
Contact Phone
+44 1723236139

Buyer Location

Locality
HULL
Postcode
HU3 2JZ
Post Town
Hull
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE1 East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE11 Kingston upon Hull, City of
Delivery Location
TLE11 Kingston upon Hull, City of

Local Authority
Kingston upon Hull, City of
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Kingston upon Hull North and Cottingham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

RPS OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH

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