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FRAMEWORK AGREEMENT FOR THE PROCUREMENT OF OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH PHYSICIANS

GLOUCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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27 May 2026 at 09:14

Summary of the contracting process

Gloucestershire County Council is seeking to establish a framework agreement for the procurement of occupational health physicians, under Part 6 of the Procurement Act 2023. This open tender process, classified within the light touch category, aims to support the health and wellbeing of the workforce in Gloucestershire, including Gloucester City. The procurement falls under the services industry category, specifically focusing on company health services, and it covers the UKK13 region. The tender process commenced on 27 May 2026 and potential suppliers are required to submit their bids by 29 June 2026. The framework will run from 2 November 2026 for a period of two years, with possible extensions to 2030.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in occupational health services to expand or strengthen their presence in the public sector. The framework includes several lots, both for primary occupational health provision and specific support for firefighters, with opportunities for single-provider lots and a backup pool of physicians. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as the tender is designed to foster competition and provide a level playing field. Successful bidders will have the chance to engage in long-term collaborations with Gloucestershire County Council, with the potential to secure ongoing work through individual call-offs.

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Notice Title

FRAMEWORK AGREEMENT FOR THE PROCUREMENT OF OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH PHYSICIANS

Notice Description

Framework Agreement for the Procurement of Occupational Health Physicians - A Below Threshold Contract regulated by Part 6 of the Procurement Act 2023 within the light touch category. Gloucestershire County Council (GCC) and Gloucester City are looking to procure Occupational Health Physicians who will work with us to ensure the delivery of occupational health services and supporting the health and wellbeing of our workforces.

Lot Information

Primary Occupational Health Provision

Lot 1a - Primary Occupational Health Provision for Gloucestershire County Council - On Site Occupational Health Services (where on site Occupational Health Supplier Personnel can undertake Services). Service is to for an on-site Occupational Health Physician based on the Contracting Authorities premises.

Renewal: Option to extend 1+1

1b - Primary Occupational Health Provision

Lot 1b - Primary OHP provision - On Site Occupational Health Services (where on site Occupational Health Supplier Personnel can undertake Services). Service is to for an on-site Occupational Health Physician based on the Contracting Authorities premises

Renewal: Option to extend 1+1

Occupational Health GFRS on-call firefighter support

Lot 2a - Occupational Health GFRS on-call firefighter support

Renewal: Option to extend 1+1

Occupational Health GFRS on-call firefighter support - Evenings

Lot 2b - Occupational Health GFRS on-call firefighter support - Evenings

Renewal: Option to extend 1+1

Back up pool of Occupational Health Provision Physicians

Back up pool of Occupational Health Provision Physicians for Gloucestershire County Council

Renewal: Option to extend 1+1

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a583
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049428-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
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
£411,664 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£411,664 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
29 Jun 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
2 Nov 2026 - 1 Nov 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
GLOUCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GLOUCESTER
Postcode
GL1 2TG
Post Town
Gloucester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK73 Gloucestershire CC
Delivery Location
TLK13 Gloucestershire CC

Local Authority
Gloucester
Electoral Ward
Westgate
Westminster Constituency
Gloucester

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