Planning

Provision of an Occupational Health Physician

NORTHAMPTONSHIRE HEALTHCARE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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Planning

04 Feb 2026 at 08:38

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Northamptonshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is initiating a tender process for the "Provision of an Occupational Health Physician" within the healthcare services industry. The contract is aimed at selecting a suitably qualified and experienced provider to deliver occupational health services on a sessional basis, specifically covering three days per month. The current procurement stage is Planning, with key details highlighting the expression of interest deadline on 23rd February 2026. Services will be carried out in Kettering, UK, with contract execution expected to commence on 1st April 2026. The procurement process aligns with UKPGA 2023/54 standards, and the estimated contract value is £184,000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for SMEs, particularly those offering physical well-being services and with expertise in occupational health. Businesses capable of furnishing qualified health physicians to manage diverse healthcare specialisms, including manual and administrative roles, would be well-suited to compete for this contract. By partnering with a public authority like Northamptonshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, businesses can expand their client base within the public sector, showcasing their capacity to provide specialised healthcare services in line with the tender specifications.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of an Occupational Health Physician

Notice Description

Northamptonshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust wishes to invite interested parties ("Suppliers") to participate in a tender exercise to establish a Contract for the Provision of an Occupational Health Physician (OHP). The suitably qualified and experienced provider of an Occupational Health Physician will be required to provide the services described in the Tender Specification via the in-house Occupational Health Service on a sessional basis, covering 3 days per month. The service is managed by the Occupational Health Team Manager on a day-to-day basis and provides a service to the Authority's employees working across a wide range of Healthcare Specialisms', professions and roles: including manual and administrative services.

Planning Information

Expression of interest should be addressed to nhftpurchasing.quotestenders@nhft.nhs.uk & copied to nhftpurchasing@nhft.nhs.uk for the attention of Head of Procurement Expression of interest will close at Noon on Monday 23rd February 2026. Northamptonshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust wishes to invite interested parties ("Suppliers") to participate in a tender exercise to establish a Contract for the Provision of an Occupational Health Physician (OHP). The suitably qualified and experienced provider of an Occupational Health Physician will be required to provide the services described in the Tender Specification via the in-house Occupational Health Service on a sessional basis, covering 3 days per month. The service is managed by the Occupational Health Team Manager on a day-to-day basis and provides a service to the Authority's employees working across a wide range of Healthcare Specialisms', professions and roles: including manual and administrative services.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06160b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009732-2026
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

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

98330000 - Physical well-being services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£184,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Feb 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
23 Feb 20262 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 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
NORTHAMPTONSHIRE HEALTHCARE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
nhftpurchasing@nhft.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
KETTERING
Postcode
NN15 7PW
Post Town
Northampton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF25 North Northamptonshire
Delivery Location
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Local Authority
North Northamptonshire
Electoral Ward
Windmill
Westminster Constituency
Kettering

Further Information

Notice Documents

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