Award

Occupational Health Support Services

HEREFORD AND WORCESTER FIRE AUTHORITY

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

01 Jun 2026 at 14:56

Tender

26 Mar 2026 at 08:54

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the Hereford and Worcester Fire Authority, a sub-central government public authority located in Worcester, United Kingdom. The process is for the provision of "Occupational Health Support Services," classified under the health services category. This competitive flexible procedure was conducted openly and is at the award stage, with the contract award notice published on 1 June 2026. The services will be offered in both the United Kingdom and Ireland, starting from 1 September 2026 for up to seven years, including potential renewals. The contract is valued at £762,488.35, and involves a standstill period concluding on 10 June 2026.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses within the health services industry, particularly those capable of providing comprehensive occupational health support. Small and medium-sized enterprises, like Heales Health Services Ltd, can leverage their expertise in health services to gain foothold with public sector clients. The open procurement method ensures a competitive process, rewarding suppliers that can deliver quality service at a competitive price, as the award criteria prioritise 60% quality and 40% price. Businesses that are innovative in delivering tailored health solutions could benefit greatly from participating in such tenders.

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Notice Title

Occupational Health Support Services

Notice Description

Provision of Occupational Health Support Services

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067475
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051533-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85100000 - Health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£95,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£95,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
£762,488 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Jun 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
27 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 May 20263 days ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HEREFORD AND WORCESTER FIRE AUTHORITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
WORCESTER
Postcode
WR3 8SP
Post Town
Worcester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG12 Worcestershire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Wychavon
Electoral Ward
North Claines & Salwarpe
Westminster Constituency
Droitwich and Evesham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HEALES HEALTH SERVICES

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