Tender

Provision of an Occupational HealthPhysician

NORTHAMPTONSHIRE HEALTHCARE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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TenderUpdate

30 Apr 2026 at 10:01

Tender

29 Apr 2026 at 16:56

Planning

04 Feb 2026 at 08:38

Summary of the contracting process

The Northamptonshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is seeking to procure services for the "Provision of an Occupational Health Physician," with the process currently in the tender stage. The procurement is being carried out through an open procedure, targeting service providers capable of delivering specialist clinician advice regarding the relationship between work and health, to both employer and employee. This tender, positioned within the "Physical well-being services" industry category, is valued at £184,000 and involves the delivery of services in the UKF region. Key deadlines for interested parties include an enquiries period ending on 11th May 2026 and a submission deadline of 27th May 2026. The contract is set to commence on 1st July 2026 and will run until 30th June 2030.

This tender offers substantial business growth opportunities for companies specializing in occupational health services, particularly those with experience in the healthcare sector. SMEs are particularly encouraged to participate, given the contract’s suitability criteria. With a focus on providing three planned sessions per month along with additional optional sessions, businesses capable of offering flexible and expert advice will find this tender appealing. By participating, companies stand to enhance their portfolio and gain visibility within the public healthcare sector. The contract places a significant emphasis on quality through its award criteria, making it an excellent opportunity for businesses keen on showcasing their high service standards.

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Notice Title

Provision of an Occupational HealthPhysician

Notice Description

The Occupational Health Physician (OHP) provision is required to support the 'Nurse Led' NHFT OH team as a specialist clinician and adviser to both the NHFT employer and employee on the relationship between work and health. The OHP will assess a range of work-related health issues and provide impartial medical evidence-based advice to help NHFT reduce risks and assist with optimising productivity whilst reducing health-related costs. * NHFT require 3 planned sessions per month (3 days) with the option of further sessions as and when required. The contract is for four years

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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06160b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039722-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
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
£184,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Apr 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
27 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
23 Feb 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Jun 2026 - 30 Jun 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTHAMPTONSHIRE HEALTHCARE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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
TLF East Midlands (England), TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire

Local Authority
North Northamptonshire
Electoral Ward
Windmill
Westminster Constituency
Kettering

Further Information

Notice Documents

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