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21 Jul 2026 at 09:29

Summary of the contracting process

Southampton Solent University is the buying organisation responsible for the procurement of an Occupational Health and Employee Assistance Program. This procurement process involves the provision of services by medical personnel and company health services. The contract was awarded to Innovate Healthcare Management Group Limited and is set to commence on 1st August 2026, ending on 31st July 2028, with potential extensions up to 31st July 2031. Categorised under services, the procurement falls within a below-threshold direct procurement method without competition, and operates under a light-touch regime. The location for service delivery is Southampton, UK, with a legal framework guided by the UK Public Contracts Regulations 2023/54.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities, particularly for businesses involved in healthcare management and occupational health services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) like Innovate Healthcare Management Group Limited, which specialise in bespoke healthcare solutions, are particularly well-placed to benefit from such contracts. The potential for contract renewal and additional service requirements offers further expansion opportunities. Businesses that can provide flexible, scalable health services, including specialist consultancy and employee assistance programs, are likely to find this contract particularly beneficial for their growth trajectory.

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Notice Title

Occupational Health and Employee Assistance Program

Notice Description

Provision of an Occupational Health Service and Employee Assistance Program.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06cf96
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068573-2026
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85141000 - Services provided by medical personnel

85147000 - Company health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£250,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Jul 20261 months ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2026 - 31 Jul 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
SOUTHAMPTON SOLENT UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SOUTHAMPTON
Postcode
SO14 0YN
Post Town
Southampton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ32 Southampton
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Southampton
Electoral Ward
Bargate
Westminster Constituency
Southampton Itchen

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

INNOVATE HEALTHCARE MANAGEMENT GROUP

Further Information

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