This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

TenderCancellation

12 Jun 2026 at 14:28

Tender

04 Jun 2026 at 13:56

Summary of the contracting process

The Dover Harbour Board initiated a procurement process for an Occupational Health Service, seeking a proficient supplier to deliver comprehensive occupational health services. Initially issued under an incorrect notice type, the tender was withdrawn and is to be reissued correctly. This service falls under the health services industry category, concentrating on regions in the United Kingdom. The procurement process, which was intended to be an open competition, experienced a cancellation stage on 12 June 2026, due to an administrative error. The tender will be reissued to ensure compliance with UK legislation once the notice has been published correctly.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in occupational health services to collaborate with the Dover Harbour Board, focusing on providing services like pre-employment screening, health surveillance, and drug and alcohol testing. Companies that are knowledgeable in providing high-quality health services and can support in maintaining and improving employee wellbeing stand to benefit greatly. Such an opportunity is ideal for those capable of meeting the compliance and proactive health management needs of a significant harbour operation. Participating in this tender could lead to sustained business growth given the optional two-year extension, enhancing long-term partnerships and steady work flow in the public sector under the revised procurement terms.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Occupational Health Service

Notice Description

Dover Harbour Board is seeking to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced supplier to deliver a comprehensive Occupational Health (OH) service. The provision should support the Port in maintaining a safe, healthy, and compliant working environment for all employees. The supplier must provide proactive, responsive, and high-quality services across occupational health, including pre-employment screening, health surveillance, and drug and alcohol testing. The supplier should act as a partner, working collaboratively with Dover Harbour Board to proactively identify health risks, provide expert advice, and support continuous improvement in employee wellbeing. The service should include robust reporting, clear clinical governance, and full compliance with relevant UK legislation and industry best practice.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06adb0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055814-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85100000 - Health services

85147000 - Company health services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Jun 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
18 Sep 20262 months to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jan 2027 - 1 Jan 2028 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Cancelled
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Cancelled
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DOVER HARBOUR BOARD
Additional Buyers

MISSING

Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
DOVER
Postcode
CT17 9BU
Post Town
Canterbury
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ44 East Kent
Delivery Location
TLJ4 Kent

Local Authority
Dover
Electoral Ward
Town & Castle
Westminster Constituency
Dover and Deal

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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