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Expression of Interest (EOI): Independent Evaluation of Small and Micro Organization Healthcare Support Pilot

STOCKTON ON TEES BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Planning

14 May 2026 at 22:56

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Stockton on Tees Borough Council is initiating a procurement process for the independent evaluation of a pilot programme aimed at providing healthcare and occupational health support to small and micro-sized businesses within the UK region UKC11. This tender, titled "Expression of Interest (EOI): Independent Evaluation of Small and Micro Organization Healthcare Support Pilot," seeks to engage a suitably qualified organisation under the services category, classified as evaluation consultancy services. The process is currently in the planning stage, with interested parties required to express their interest by 29th May 2026. The planned contract period is from 1st August 2026 to 31st July 2027.

This opportunity offers significant business growth potential, particularly for organisations specialising in evaluation consultancy services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to compete, given the procurement's suitability criteria. Engaging in this project allows businesses to contribute to improving workforce health outcomes and potentially shape scalable models of support for SMEs, enhancing their experience and expanding their portfolios in public sector contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Expression of Interest (EOI): Independent Evaluation of Small and Micro Organization Healthcare Support Pilot

Notice Description

Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council are seeking Expressions of Interest from suitably qualified organisations to deliver an independent evaluation of a pilot program providing healthcare and occupational health support to small (10-49 employees) and micro-sized (9 or fewer employees) businesses. The pilot forms part of the Health and Growth Accelerator Program and aims to improve workforce health outcomes, reduce sickness absence, and test scalable models of support for SMEs.

Planning Information

Interested providers are invited to access the opportunity on the OPEN portal via the following link: https://www.open-uk.org/opportunities/overview/public/c19b1ace-4228-44ab-9144-30491df61d75 Interested providers are requested to complete and return the Expression of Interest document attached to the opportunity via the OPEN portal.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06998f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044712-2026
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

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79419000 - Evaluation consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
29 May 20266 days to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Jul 2026 - 31 Jul 2027 6-12 months
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
STOCKTON ON TEES BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
STOCKTON ON TEES
Postcode
TS17 6BJ
Post Town
Cleveland
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC3 Tees Valley
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC31 Hartlepool and Stockton-on-Tees
Delivery Location
TLC11 Hartlepool and Stockton-on-Tees
Local Authority
Stockton-on-Tees
Electoral Ward
Mandale & Victoria
Westminster Constituency
Middlesbrough and Thornaby East

Further Information

Notice Documents

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