Planning

Provision of Occupational Health Services to Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust

LEICESTERSHIRE PARTNERSHIP NHS TRUST

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Planning

18 Dec 2025 at 15:14

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process for the provision of Occupational Health Services. This prospective contract, valued at approximately £1,000,000, reflects the strategic importance of such services to the Trust, which provides healthcare across multiple sites. The process is currently at the market engagement phase to gather supplier insights that will help shape the future tendering strategy. Businesses are invited to express their interest by 12th January 2026, with a view to an initial contract term starting 1st April 2026 and running for two years, with possible extensions. This procurement is open to public authorities and situated in the UKF22 region, primarily serving Leicester.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in Occupational Health Services, particularly those offering innovative and comprehensive solutions that enhance employee wellbeing and statutory compliance. Enterprises capable of delivering on-site, remote, or hybrid services, along with a robust digital OH platform, will be well-positioned to meet the Trust's needs. Companies offering supplementary services such as physiotherapy, psychological support, and health surveillance could also benefit from this opportunity, fostering business growth and expansion within the public health sector. This engagement will allow businesses to showcase their capabilities and potentially secure a long-term partnership with a major public health provider.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Occupational Health Services to Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust

Notice Description

LPT provides healthcare services across multiple sites and employs a diverse workforce. We require OH services to support staff health, wellbeing, and statutory compliance. Current arrangements are under review, and we are exploring options for a modern, efficient, and resilient OH service.

Planning Information

1. Introduction Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust (LPT) is undertaking early market engagement regarding the future provision of Occupational Health (OH) Services. The purpose of this exercise is to obtain supplier insights that will inform the development of our procurement strategy. Participation in this engagement is entirely voluntary and will not influence any subsequent tender evaluation. This notice does not constitute a call for competition. 2. Background LPT delivers healthcare services across multiple sites and employs a diverse workforce. The Trust requires comprehensive OH services to support employee health, wellbeing, and statutory compliance. Current contractual arrangements are under review, and we are seeking to explore options for a modern, efficient, and resilient OH service that meets the needs of our organisation. The anticipated contract will be for an initial term of two (2) years, with provisions for potential extensions subject to performance and organizational requirements. The estimated total contract value is approximately £1,000,000.00 reflecting the scale and strategic importance of these services to the Trust. 3. Purpose of Engagement - Understand market capabilities and innovations - Identify potential delivery models (on-site, remote, hybrid) - Assess risks and opportunities - Inform specification and commercial approach 4. Indicative Scope - Pre-employment screening and fitness-for-work assessments - Management referrals and sickness absence case management - Vaccinations and immunisations (e.g., Hep-B, flu) - Health surveillance (e.g., COSHH, noise, respiratory) - Digital OH case management system and reporting - Optional: Physiotherapy, psychological support, wellbeing initiatives 5. How to Participate Please express your interest by emailing Tracy.Bryan3@nhs.net by 12th January 2026 (MIDDAY) along with answers to the below questions. 6. Supplier Questionnaire Please provide responses to the following questions. Please keep responses to each question within 500 words 1. Brief overview of your organisation and OH service experience. 2. What delivery model(s) would you propose (on-site, remote, hybrid)? 3. How do you ensure compliance with SEQOHS and NHS standards? 4. Describe your digital OH solution and integration capabilities. 5. What innovations or added-value services can you offer? 6. Indicative pricing approach (activity-based, block, hybrid). 7. Key risks and challenges you foresee. 8. Any other comments or suggestions. Tick the services you are interested in providing: ☐ Core OH Services (screening, referrals) ☐ Vaccinations & Immunisations ☐ Digital OH Platform ☐ Physiotherapy / MSK Support ☐ Psychological Support ☐ Health & Wellbeing Initiatives 7. Important Notes - This is not a tender or a guarantee of future procurement. - All responses will be treated confidentially. - LPT reserves the right to use insights to shape future procurement.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f96f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084511-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85140000 - Miscellaneous health services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Dec 20251 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Feb 20262 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LEICESTERSHIRE PARTNERSHIP NHS TRUST
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
tracy.bryan3@nhs.net
Contact Phone
07825923660

Buyer Location

Locality
LEICESTER
Postcode
LE3 8RA
Post Town
Leicester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland
Delivery Location
TLF21 Leicester, TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland
Local Authority
Blaby
Electoral Ward
Glenfield Faire
Westminster Constituency
Mid Leicestershire

Further Information

Notice Documents

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