Occupational Health Services

THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR NORTHUMBRIA

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Award

19 Jun 2026 at 16:21

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for Occupational Health Services was conducted by the Police and Crime Commissioner for Northumbria, headquartered in Newcastle, United Kingdom. The initiative aimed to provide various health services for police staff, categorised under miscellaneous health services (CPV: 85140000). The specific procurement method was a direct award, executed without prior publication of a call for competition under the ESPO Framework for Occupational Health Services (985B-23). Key dates include the contract signing on 13th January 2026, with an overall contract value of £2,546,304. Although the tender's lot status was noted as cancelled, the contract was successfully awarded to Optima Health UK LTD.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in occupational health services, particularly those capable of handling contracts without competitive bidding processes. As the tender was awarded via a direct award procedure, businesses already engaged in frameworks like ESPO for health services may have an advantage. Large-scale organisations positioned in the UK with resources to manage comprehensive health services for public sectors can greatly benefit from such opportunities, enhancing their portfolio and strengthening ties with public procurement entities.

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Notice Title

Occupational Health Services

Notice Description

Occupational Health Services for Northumbria Police staff

Lot Information

Lot 1

Occupational Health and referral Services for Force Employees.

Options: 1 x 12 month extension available

Procurement Information

A Direct Award was administered utilising ESPO Framework for Occupational Health Services (985B-23)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b98d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058268-2026
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

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85140000 - Miscellaneous health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£2,546,304 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Jun 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Jan 20265 months 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
THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR NORTHUMBRIA
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NEWCASTLE
Postcode
NE12 8EW
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
TLC2 Northumberland, and Tyne and Wear

Local Authority
North Tyneside
Electoral Ward
Longbenton & Benton
Westminster Constituency
Newcastle upon Tyne North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

OPTIMA HEALTH

Further Information

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