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Medical Screening of Childcare/Social Care Providers

OFSTED

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20 Mar 2026 at 16:17

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process managed by Ofsted, located in Canary Wharf, London, focuses on the "Medical Screening of Childcare/Social Care Providers." Classified under medical specialist services, this contract is a pivotal part of Ofsted’s regulatory responsibilities to make suitability decisions for individuals who are involved with childcare and children's social care services across various UK regions. The procurement is in the award stage as of 20th March 2026, with the direct method employed due to the specialist nature of the required service. The contract commencement is scheduled for 1st April 2026, with an anticipated duration until 31st March 2028, and potential extensions up to 24 months.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in medical assessments and services, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that meet the eligibility requirements. ORR MEDICAL LIMITED has been identified as the supplier, indicating opportunities for similar medical service providers that can efficiently deliver across multiple UK regions. The procurement process allows for potential contract renewal, thereby contributing to a sustainable business engagement through the provision of services critical to Ofsted’s operational functions.

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Notice Title

Medical Screening of Childcare/Social Care Providers

Notice Description

Ofsted's regulatory responsibilities include making robust decisions regarding the suitability of individuals who apply to provide childcare and children's social care services. Ofsted also makes suitability decisions for individuals associated with childcare and children's social care services but do not provide the care. The role of the Supplier will be to assess an individual's medical suitability for a particular role and provide a recommendation to Ofsted.

Procurement Information

This is a specialist service required by Ofsted to support one of its core functions.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0670bd
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025945-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK5 - Transparency Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85121200 - Medical specialist services

85141000 - Services provided by medical personnel

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£640,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
OFSTED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CANARY WHARF, LONDON
Postcode
E14 4PU
Post Town
East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI42 Tower Hamlets
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Tower Hamlets
Electoral Ward
Canary Wharf
Westminster Constituency
Poplar and Limehouse

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ORR MEDICAL

Further Information

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