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17 Jul 2026 at 08:02

Summary of the contracting process

The City of Doncaster Council is inviting bids for an Occupational Health Physician Service under an open competition procurement method. The contract aims to support the council's Occupational Health function by providing access to specialist clinical advice and health surveillance across a diverse workforce. The tender is active and falls within the 'services' procurement category, specifically under health services, with an estimated contract value between £195,000 and £234,000. Interested suppliers should note key timelines, with the tender period closing on 10 August 2026 and the enquiry period ending on 31 July 2026. The contract is scheduled to commence on 1 October 2026 and could potentially extend up to 30 September 2031 if renewal options are utilised.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in occupational health services, particularly those experienced in providing comprehensive clinical advice and statutory health support. SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to apply, aligning with Doncaster's emphasis on inclusivity. Businesses can leverage a detailed evaluation strategy outlined in the tender documents to highlight their capabilities. By engaging in this procurement, companies can expand their service delivery footprint, establish partnerships with a central government public authority, and gain a reputable client that could enhance credibility in the occupational health industry.

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Notice Title

Occupational Health Physician Service

Notice Description

City of Doncaster Council is seeking to procure a high-quality Occupational Physician Service to support the delivery of its Occupational Health (OH) function. The Service will provide access to an appropriately qualified and experienced Occupational Physician who can deliver specialist clinical advice, statutory health surveillance input, and case management support for Employees across a diverse workforce.

Lot Information

Lot LOT-0000

Renewal: 2x up to 12 month extensions available

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06cd66
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067507-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85100000 - Health services

85140000 - Miscellaneous health services

85147000 - Company health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£195,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£195,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Jul 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
10 Aug 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Oct 2026 - 30 Sep 2029 3-4 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
CITY OF DONCASTER COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
DONCASTER
Postcode
DN1 3BU
Post Town
Doncaster
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE35 Doncaster
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Doncaster
Electoral Ward
Town
Westminster Constituency
Doncaster Central

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