Healthcare & Social Services Assessment for Occupational Health Referrals

BOURNEMOUTH UNIVERSITY

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09 Jun 2026 at 10:38

Summary of the contracting process

Bournemouth University has awarded a contract titled "Healthcare & Social Services Assessment for Occupational Health Referrals" to provide occupational health services for its staff. The procurement process for this contract was conducted using a direct method, classified as "Below threshold - without competition," indicating a light-touch regime approach. The contract covers services such as employment assessments, health surveillance medicals, management referrals, and ongoing occupational health advice, with the award going to Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust. The procurement falls under the industry categories of health services and social services and targets the United Kingdom, specifically Poole. The contract began on 7th April 2026 and will end on 6th April 2028, with a contract value of £57,600.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for growth for businesses specialising in occupational health and services within the healthcare sector, particularly those capable of delivering comprehensive health assessments and advisory services. Bournemouth University's partnership with Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust demonstrates an inclination towards engaging with large-scale providers, yet it showcases a potential demand for qualified professionals in occupational health services. Businesses that can offer targeted expertise in health surveillance and management referrals, especially those within the regional vicinity, would find competitive prospects in similar future tenders.

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Notice Title

Healthcare & Social Services Assessment for Occupational Health Referrals

Notice Description

Contract to provide occupational health service for BU staff, using appropriately qualified and competent staff covering: * Triage of On-employment assessments & baseline assessment * Health Surveillance Medicals as identified by the Customers Risk Assessment, with fitness certificates provided to the customer. * Management referrals as and when required to be triaged by the nursing team to ensure dealt with by appropriate professional. * Ongoing Occupational Health Advice during normal working hours

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b0b5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054197-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85100000 - Health services

85320000 - Social services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£57,600 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Apr 20262 months ago
Contract Period
6 Apr 2026 - 6 Apr 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BOURNEMOUTH UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
POOLE
Postcode
BH12 5BB
Post Town
Bournemouth
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK63 Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Electoral Ward
Talbot & Branksome Woods
Westminster Constituency
Bournemouth West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DORSET HEALTHCARE UNIVERSITY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

Further Information

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