Award

For the provision of Force Medical Advisors (FMA) for Humberside Police

THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR HUMBERSIDE

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Award

13 Nov 2025 at 11:18

Summary of the contracting process

The Police and Crime Commissioner for Humberside has concluded the procurement for the provision of Force Medical Advisors (FMA) tasked with the assessment of Humberside Police staff and conducting pre-recruitment checks. This completed contract falls under the health services category and is valued at £24,000. Performed without prior publication of a call for competition, the procurement method was limited, executed under the regulations to continue seamless service provision. The contract was signed on 30th October 2025 and offers a potential 12-month extension option, covering services across the UK. The supplier awarded the contract is Optima Health, a small to medium enterprise located in Sheffield.

This tender provides a valuable opportunity for companies specializing in medical consultancy and health services, particularly those experienced in public sector work or law enforcement collaboration. Businesses offering robust personnel assessment capabilities will find this contract aligns well with strategic expansion goals within the UK public safety sector. The opportunity to extend services enhances long-term business benefits and facilitates strengthened relations with regional authorities, paving the way for future engagements. SMEs like Optima Health, which successfully secured the contract, exemplify the type of agile, service-oriented businesses well-suited for such procurement processes.

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Notice Title

For the provision of Force Medical Advisors (FMA) for Humberside Police

Notice Description

This contract is for the services of Force Medical Advisors (FMA) for the assessing of Humberside Police staff and pre recruitment checks

Lot Information

Lot 1

This contract is for the services of Force Medical Advisors (FMA) for the assessing of Humberside Police staff and pre recruitment checks

Options: There is the option of a further 12 month extension

Procurement Information

The additional work has been sourced by Optima under the original contract 2421-2021, under PCR 15 regulations section 72(b), to prevent a break in services for FMA's, due to West Yorkshire not continuing with the collobaration

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e039
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073458-2025
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
£24,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

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

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR HUMBERSIDE
Contact Name
Laura Waller
Contact Email
laura.waller@humberside.police.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
COTTINGHAM
Postcode
HU16 5SN
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)
TLE12 East Riding of Yorkshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
East Riding of Yorkshire
Electoral Ward
Cottingham North
Westminster Constituency
Kingston upon Hull North and Cottingham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

OPTIMA HEALTH

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