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Tender

21 Jul 2026 at 14:04

Summary of the contracting process

The Education Authority, located at 40 Academy Street, Belfast, is currently in the tender stage for procuring Occupational Health Services under the title "Occupational Health Services". This open procedure seeks to engage a supplier for a contract anticipated to commence on 1st December 2026 and endure for an initial period of three years, with the possibility of an extension up to an additional 36 months. The closing date for tender submissions is 21st August 2026, with enquiries to be submitted by 14th August 2026. This procurement process, driven by the Education Authority, focuses on the services sector, particularly health and social work services, aligning with CPV codes such as 85000000 and 85100000.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in health and social work services, offering a total value of £3.72 million. Companies proficient in delivering pre-employment health assessments, medical services, and compliance support for health and safety, and disability legislation will find this opportunity aligns well with their expertise. Especially suitable for SMEs, the contract demands high-quality service delivery as emphasised by the award criteria, which are weighted 70% on quality and 30% on cost. The open procedure nature implies broad accessibility, encouraging diverse businesses to compete for growth in the public sector.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Occupational Health Services

Notice Description

The Education Authority intends to award a Contract for Occupational Health Services to one supplier. The Supplier shall provide services, as and when required and on a call-off basis. The range of Occupational Health services to be provided include: Core services * Pre-employment health assessments for prospective employees * Post entry employment medical services Other services * Provision of expertise to assist EA to comply with health and safety Legislation * Provision of expertise which will assist the EA to comply with disability legislation * Miscellaneous OHS Additional Requirements The anticipated Contract length will be an initial 3 years with optional extension of up to 36 months.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Optional extension of up to 36 months.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d010
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068786-2026
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
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

85100000 - Health services

85120000 - Medical practice and related services

85121000 - Medical practice services

85140000 - Miscellaneous health services

85147000 - Company health services

85148000 - Medical analysis services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,100,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£3,100,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Jul 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
21 Aug 20265 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Dec 2026 - 30 Nov 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
2032-09-30

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
EDUCATION AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
BELFAST
Postcode
BT1 2NQ
Post Town
Northern Ireland
Country
Northern Ireland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLN Northern Ireland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLN0 Northern Ireland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLN06 Belfast
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Belfast
Electoral Ward
Duncairn
Westminster Constituency
Belfast North

Further Information

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