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Framework Agreement for the Provision of Supplementary Health Care

AVON FIRE AUTHORITY

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14 Jan 2026 at 14:06

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for the "Framework Agreement for the Provision of Supplementary Health Care" has been completed by Avon Fire Authority in collaboration with Humberside Fire Authority. This procurement falls under the services category, specifically within health services, and is identified by the CPV code 85100000. The procurement was conducted through a limited method, described as an award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition, and adheres to the legal basis of CELEX 32014L0024. The process was initiated on 18th December 2024 and concluded with the award being signed on 1st May 2025. This framework agreement was designed to enable separate call-off contracts between each participating authority and the successful contractor within the regions of UKK1 and UKE.

The agreement presents growth opportunities for businesses specialising in health services, particularly those capable of providing supplementary healthcare solutions. Despite the limited procurement method, the requirement of high-quality service and pricing effectiveness (60:40 ratio) suggests that large organisations with an established track record in health provision services, such as the awarded supplier Westfield Contributory Health Scheme Ltd, which is based in Sheffield, will be favourably positioned. Although no bids from SMEs were recorded, the electronic submission of three bids denotes a competitiveness that businesses seeking to engage in similar future opportunities might consider emulating. This type of contract is particularly advantageous for businesses looking to establish or expand their footprint within public sector health services across regional authorities in the UK.

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Notice Title

Framework Agreement for the Provision of Supplementary Health Care

Notice Description

Provision of Supplementary Health Care Services.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of Supplementary Health Care Services. The Framework Agreement will enable separate Call Off Contracts to be agreed between each participating Authority and the Successful Contractor. This agreement can be used by Avon Fire & Rescue Service and Humberside Fire and Rescue Service only.

Procurement Information

Opportunity for this open tender was published on 18th December 2024 on Contracts Finder under Procurement Act 2015. Link to Contracts Finder (Opportunity) https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0145b8d9-469b-47c2-8927-19393a314aa3

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0605ba
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003124-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

66 - Financial and insurance services

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

66512200 - Health insurance services

85100000 - Health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£4,000,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Apr 20259 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
AVON FIRE AUTHORITY
Additional Buyers

HUMBERSIDE FIRE AUTHORITY

Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
gosia.frak@avonfire.gov.uk, rburnham@humbersidefire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
PORTISHEAD
Postcode
BS20 8JJ
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK61 North Somerset
Delivery Location
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLK1 Gloucestershire, Wiltshire and Bristol/Bath area

Local Authority
North Somerset
Electoral Ward
Portishead West
Westminster Constituency
North Somerset

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WESTFIELD CONTRIBUTORY HEALTH SCHEME

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