Planning

Market Engagement Invitation - Occupational Health Services

INCOMMUNITIES LIMITED

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Planning

23 Jan 2026 at 12:17

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Incommunities Limited, a sub-central public authority based in Bradford, United Kingdom, is currently in the planning stage for a procurement process titled "Market Engagement Invitation - Occupational Health Services." This tender focuses on the health services industry, aiming to support the wellbeing of approximately 1,000 employees. The engagement exercise seeks feedback on a draft specification as part of the procurement strategy development. Key dates include the deadline for market engagement responses, which is set for 17:00 GMT on 11th February 2026, and the contract period anticipated to commence from 1st June 2026, to 31st May 2030. The planning stage is intended to gather information from potential suppliers via the Delta eSourcing platform.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in Occupational Health Services, particularly those that can cater to the public sector's unique requirements. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with robust capabilities in providing health and wellbeing support, as well as expertise in reducing sickness absence and enhancing organisational wellbeing benefits, could find this an attractive opportunity. The initiative will likely foster business growth through collaboration with a well-established housing authority, expanding service offerings to a new client base within the Yorkshire region.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Market Engagement Invitation - Occupational Health Services

Notice Description

Incommunities is seeking to award a contract for the provision of Occupational Health Services, supporting the health and wellbeing of approximately 1,000 colleagues. Incommunities' core purpose is to provide high-quality homes, services, and support our customers. We manage more than 22,000 homes across Yorkshire - predominately within the Bradford district - and we are proud to work collaboratively with our customers, communities, and local partners to achieve this. We employ around 1,000 colleagues. Over the next four years, we will be focusing on improving key performance indicators related to sickness absence, strengthening our organisation-wide approach to wellbeing, and streamlining our wellbeing benefits and support services to ensure maximum return on investment. The current Occupational Health (OH) service is delivered through an external service provider

Planning Information

Incommunities are undertaking preliminary market engagement for Occupational Health Services. The purpose of this engagement exercise is to gain feedback on the draft specification which will provide Incommunities with valuable information to ensure the service and the specification are fit for purpose. Incommunities also hopes to identify any suitable suppliers available in the market and to assist in the development of a procurement strategy. Next Steps We are seeking information from providers on Occupational Health Services. Suppliers interested in contributing to this engagement are invited to complete a questionnaire. The deadline for market engagement responses is by 17:00 hours on Wednesday 11th February. Should you wish to participate, please upload your completed questionnaire via the Delta eSourcing Response Manager before the deadline. Suppliers can access the relevant information and questionnaire on the Delta eSourcing platform (https://www.delta-esourcing.com/). Contract Reference: 1008812205 Access Code: R9487XNHG9 Please Note - This is a preliminary market engagement exercise being used to collate information only and not a formal procurement.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060d3c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006155-2026
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
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
11 Feb 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 May 2026 - 31 May 2030 4-5 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
INCOMMUNITIES LIMITED
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@incommunities.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BRADFORD
Postcode
BD17 7BN
Post Town
Bradford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE41 Bradford
Delivery Location
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Local Authority
Bradford
Electoral Ward
Shipley
Westminster Constituency
Shipley

Further Information

Notice Documents

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