Award

Occupational Health

STUDENT LOANS COMPANY

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16 Apr 2026 at 09:32

Summary of the contracting process

The Student Loans Company, a body governed by public law and headquartered in Darlington, UK, has completed the procurement process for the provision of occupational health services under the title "Occupational Health." This procurement falls within the services category, specifically aiming to provide company health services to SLC employees as needed. The procurement employed a limited method without prior publication for competition, citing the call-off from the existing SPS Framework Agreement and a sole supplier setup. The award was formally made to Optima Health UK Ltd, valued at £62,500, with the contract officially signed on 14 April 2026. This procurement process is covered by the GPA and is considered a below-threshold requirement, making it exempt from some directive applications.

This procurement presents a strategic opportunity for large providers of occupational health services, particularly those with a capacity to fulfil framework agreements without the necessity for competitive bidding. Optima Health UK Ltd, a large business based in Sheffield, successfully secured the contract, demonstrating the potential for similar entities to leverage framework agreements and sole supplier relationships for business growth. Companies involved in providing comprehensive health services might consider positioning themselves to enter into such frameworks, enabling sustained business with public bodies like the Student Loans Company. This procurement highlights how establishing connections with organisations governed by public law can be a significant avenue for future commercial development.

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Notice Title

Occupational Health

Notice Description

The provision of occupational health services to SLC employees as and when required

Lot Information

Lot 1

The award is a call off from the SPS Framework Agreement, contract ref SPS-02193

Procurement Information

The award is a call off from an established sole supplier framework, Occupation Health Framework Agreement SPD-02193 and is a below threshold requirement, PS62,500.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0683d3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034542-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85147000 - Company health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£62,500 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
STUDENT LOANS COMPANY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DARLINGTON
Postcode
DL1 1RW
Post Town
Darlington
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC3 Tees Valley
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC33 Darlington
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Darlington
Electoral Ward
Red Hall & Lingfield
Westminster Constituency
Darlington

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

OPTIMA HEALTH

Further Information

Notice URLs

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