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31 Jul 2026 at 12:46

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Occupational Health System" was carried out by the Nottinghamshire and City of Nottingham Fire Authority. This procurement, classified under the industry category of 'Software package and information systems' (CPV 48000000), aimed at acquiring a system for the Occupational health and fitness team. The process was completed and is currently in the award stage, with a contract signed on 21st July 2026. The procurement method employed was limited, with no prior publication of a call for competition, and it addresses regions including UKF14, UKF15, and UKF16.

This tender offers business growth potential by providing an opportunity to deliver advanced occupational health systems to public safety authorities. Businesses specializing in software development, particularly those creating systems for health management and with experience in government contracts, would be well-placed to compete. The successful supplier was Orchid Live (CHI UK Ltd), a small to medium enterprise, which indicates that SMEs with effective solutions and competitive pricing strategies have viable opportunities to succeed in this space.

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Notice Title

Occupational Health System

Notice Description

Occupational Health System for the Occupational health and Fitness team.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Occupational Health System for the Occupational health and fitness team.

Procurement Information

Pre-market engagement undertaken and use of GCloud14 - Long and short search undertaken and contractor selected based on system capabilities, best value to NFRS.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d8db
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072727-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£120,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Jul 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Jul 20262 weeks 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
NOTTINGHAMSHIRE AND CITY OF NOTTINGHAM FIRE AUTHORITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NOTTINGHAM
Postcode
NG5 8PP
Post Town
Nottingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF16 South Nottinghamshire
Delivery Location
TLF14 Nottingham, TLF15 North Nottinghamshire, TLF16 South Nottinghamshire

Local Authority
Gedling
Electoral Ward
Calverton
Westminster Constituency
Sherwood Forest

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ORCHID LIVE (CHI

Further Information

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