Planning

Project 00346 - Occupational Health PME

ANCHOR HANOVER GROUP

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07 Apr 2026 at 08:12

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

07 Apr 2026 at 06:44

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Anchor Hanover Group, a public authority operating under sub-central government jurisdiction, is in the planning stage of procurement for Project 00346 - Occupational Health PME. The procurement process is designed to engage an Occupational Health Provider capable of supporting the health and wellbeing of 10,000 colleagues across England. Classified under the "Company health services" industry category, the contract includes the management of referrals, clinical assessments, and reporting requirements. Interested suppliers should note the pre-market engagement due date on 14th April 2026, with potential future notices expected by 1st May 2026. The planned contract period runs from 1st August 2026 to 31st July 2028, with the procurement being above threshold and suitable for SMEs and VCSEs.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for growth to businesses specialising in occupational health services, particularly those that provide comprehensive, integrated service models. Organisations with strong capabilities in clinical assessments, data governance, and service delivery innovations are well-suited to compete. This contract encourages collaborative partnerships, making it ideal for businesses aiming to expand their service capacity and improve health management systems. Effective suppliers will have the opportunity to enhance their market presence by demonstrating high service levels and engaging in proactive information management.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Project 00346 - Occupational Health PME

Notice Description

Anchor is seeking an Occupational Health Provider (OHP) capable of delivering a comprehensive, clinically robust service to support the health, wellbeing, and safe management of approximately 10,000 colleagues across England. The provider must offer a fully integrated Occupational Health service built around timely management referrals, expert clinical assessments, and high-quality reporting to enable informed decision-making related to colleague welfare, legal compliance, rehabilitation and return to work. Key requirements include: - End-to-end referral management, utilising the supplier's OHIO system for electronic administration, triage, appointment booking, and secure report access. - A full suite of clinical pathways, including OHA and OHP consultations (telephonic, video, and face-to-face), neurodiversity workplace needs assessments (non-diagnostic), musculoskeletal and psychological assessment pathways, workstation and functional capability assessments, and GP/Specialist liaison where required. - Clear, actionable reporting to management on fitness for work, necessary adjustments, rehabilitation options, redeployment, or ill-health dismissal considerations. - Specific and proportionate equipment/software recommendations, including rationale, alternatives, configuration needs, compatibility considerations and indicative costs. - Strong compliance and data governance, including adherence to confidentiality standards, data protection legislation, and secure record retention. - High service level performance, including appointment availability and reporting deadlines (typically within 7-10 working days for appointments and 1-7 working days for reports), with associated service credits where SLAs are not met. - Proactive management information, with regular monthly MI packs covering referral volumes, diagnostics, outcomes, KPIs, cancellations/DNAs, and financial reporting, supported by quarterly review meetings and an annual contract review. Overall, Anchor is looking for a provider that offers reliable capacity, high clinical standards, robust governance, transparent performance monitoring, and a collaborative partnership approach that supports the organisation in managing attendance, reducing work-related ill health, and improving colleague wellbeing. If you are intersted, you can find the PME here (Please note, the deadline for the PME is the 14/04/2026): https://anchor.my.salesforce-sites.com/ProSpend__CS_ContractPage?SearchType=Projects&uid=a1MSj000009JsHG

Planning Information

This pre‑market engagement aims to gather insight from qualified Occupational Health (OH) providers to help shape an upcoming procurement process. The purpose is to understand current market capabilities, innovative service delivery models, and best‑practice approaches that support colleague wellbeing, early intervention, and effective case management.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067c83
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031257-2026
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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85147000 - Company health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£146,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Apr 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 May 20263 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Jul 2026 - 31 Jul 2028 2-3 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
ANCHOR HANOVER GROUP
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRADFORD
Postcode
BD1 2ST
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
Not specified
Local Authority
Bradford
Electoral Ward
City
Westminster Constituency
Bradford West

Further Information

Notice Documents

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