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23 Jul 2026 at 09:04

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Occupational Health Physicians" contract was undertaken by the Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, located at Whiston Hospital, Prescot, UK. The procurement is classified under the industry category of health services, more specifically focusing on providing additional resources in occupational health to address increased demand. This process has reached the award stage as of 23 July 2026, and the contract is active, with services commenced on 29 June 2026 and scheduled to conclude on 28 September 2026. The procurement was conducted under a below-threshold method, involving a supplier, Smart Occupational Health Ltd, based in Oldham, UK.

This contract presents substantial opportunities for businesses in the health services sector, particularly those offering occupational health solutions. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in health services, like Smart Occupational Health Ltd., could find this tender an ideal fit due to its necessity to fulfil increased demand in this area. The procurement's location within the UK, combined with a clear and active contract period, offers an chance for businesses to enhance their growth by showcasing their expertise and reliability within the NHS network. Companies capable of responding to the contract's demands efficiently could expand their visibility and service footprint in this crucial industry segment.

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Notice Title

Occupational Health Physicians

Notice Description

Additional Resource for Occupational Health Physicians to cover increased Lead Employer Demand. VAT exempt.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d187
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069495-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85100000 - Health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£45,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Jun 20261 months ago
Contract Period
28 Jun 2026 - 28 Sep 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MERSEY AND WEST LANCASHIRE TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS TRUST
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
PRESCOT
Postcode
L35 5DR
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD71 East Merseyside
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Knowsley
Electoral Ward
Whiston and Cronton
Westminster Constituency
St Helens South and Whiston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SMART OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH

Further Information

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