Occupational Health Physician Services - Further Competition via ESPO Framework 985B_23 Occupational Health Services

STAFFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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15 Jun 2026 at 10:47

Summary of the contracting process

Staffordshire County Council has completed a procurement process for Occupational Health Physician Services under the ESPO Framework 985B_23, specifically aimed at supply services of medical personnel. The tender addressed the need for a part-time Occupational Health Physician to support the council’s in-house occupational health unit located in Stafford, within the UKG24 region. The procurement falls under the services category, and the contract was signed on 31st May 2026, with Optima Health UK Ltd as the supplier. The procurement method was limited, conducted as an award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition, corresponding to a call-off contract structure from a pre-established framework, which does not require a prior notice due to its scope.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in occupational health services or medical staffing solutions. Enterprises with the capability to provide flexible, high-quality medical personnel on a part-time basis will find this type of contract conducive to business growth. The emphasis on quality and physician day rate as award criteria suggests that firms offering competitive pricing without sacrificing service quality would be well-suited to engage in similar future opportunities. Additionally, businesses capable of operating within the framework agreements might find strategic entry points into public sector contracts through such limited procurement methods.

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Notice Title

Occupational Health Physician Services - Further Competition via ESPO Framework 985B_23 Occupational Health Services

Notice Description

The County Council has an in-house occupational health service led by an Occupational Health (OH) Nurse Manager with access and support from a Contracted Occupational Health Physician (OHP) for 0.5 days (1x 3.45 hour clinical session per week or 1 full 7.30 day per fortnight) with flexibility to commission additional sessions with 2 weeks' notice. The contract for the OHP expires on 31st May 2026.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The requirement of this agreement is for an OH doctor to support the Occupational Health Unit here at Staffordshire County Council. It is expected that the requirement is for one full day every fortnight or half day per week, depending on demand.

Options: The initial term is 01/06/2026 to 31/05/2028 with unequivocal options to extend to 31/05/2029 & 31/05/2030.

Procurement Information

This is a call-off contract from a pre-established framework agreement, meaning that a prior notice was not required.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b4d7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056115-2026
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

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

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

79625000 - Supply services of medical personnel

85147000 - Company health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 May 20263 weeks 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
STAFFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
STAFFORD
Postcode
ST16 2LP
Post Town
Stoke-on-Trent
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG24 Staffordshire CC
Delivery Location
TLG24 Staffordshire CC

Local Authority
Stafford
Electoral Ward
Forebridge
Westminster Constituency
Stafford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

OPTIMA HEALTH

Further Information

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