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Provision of Occupational Health Consultancy

COUNTESS OF CHESTER HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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16 Apr 2026 at 11:40

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Provision of Occupational Health Consultancy" was carried out by the Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, located in Chester, UK. This contract falls under the health services industry category and was awarded under urgent circumstances due to the unexpected retirement of the current supplier. The procurement method used was limited, without prior publication of a call for competition, as per the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. The procurement stage is recorded as an award, with the contract starting on 17 March 2026 for a duration of six months, with an option to extend for another six months. The value of the contract stands at £44,264.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses specialising in health consultancy services, specifically those offering occupational health expertise. Companies with the capability to provide consultant services to NHS trusts can benefit significantly from this contract. Given the high-demand nature and urgent circumstances of the tender, large healthcare organisations or established consultancy firms with the infrastructure to meet immediate occupational health needs and collaborate effectively with NHS bodies are well-suited to compete for such opportunities. The involvement of the Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust highlights potential collaborations and partnerships in the healthcare sector.

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Notice Title

Provision of Occupational Health Consultancy

Notice Description

Provision of a Consultant Occupational Health Physician service to the Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of a Consultant Occupational Health Physician service to the Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust (and any agreed external clients) Hours: Two PAs per week Responsible to: Occupational Health & Wellbeing Nurse Manager Accountable to: Deputy Chief People Officer (Culture & Organisational Development)

Options: 6 month option to extend

Procurement Information

This contract has been awarded under the urgent circumstances provision of the Provider Selection Regime (PSR). This contract has been awarded under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 do not apply to this award Due to the urgency of an unexpected even the COCH needed to make an urgent award for the OH Pysician requirement. COCH current supplier unexpectedly took early retirement, therefore it was not possible for COCH not to have a service.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06841a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034655-2026
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
£44,264 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Mar 20261 months 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
COUNTESS OF CHESTER HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CHESTER
Postcode
CH2 1UL
Post Town
Chester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD6 Cheshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD63 Cheshire West and Chester
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)

Local Authority
Cheshire West and Chester
Electoral Ward
Upton
Westminster Constituency
Chester North and Neston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WIRRAL UNIVERSITY TEACHING HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

Further Information

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