Tender

The Provision Of Occupational Health Services

SCOTTISH BORDERS HOUSING ASSOCIATION LTD

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Tender

07 Oct 2025 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Borders Housing Association Ltd is inviting bids for the provision of Occupational Health Services, including health promotion initiatives for its personnel. This open tender is aimed at businesses that can deliver comprehensive occupational health services such as pre-employment screening, absence management, health surveillance, and inoculation programmes. Based in Selkirk, Scottish Borders, the procurement process is using an open procedure and requires electronic submission of bids via the Public Contracts Scotland portal. The tender, classified under the services category, has a total value of GBP 71,667. Interested parties need to submit their electronic bids by the deadline of 24th November 2025, with contract services commencing immediately upon award.

Competing for this contract offers substantial opportunities for businesses in the Health Services industry, particularly those with experience in delivering occupational health services to Registered Social Landlords in Scotland. Ideal candidates are expected to possess qualifications such as the Faculty of Occupational Medicine certifications or equivalent credentials in relevant fields. Additionally, businesses should be equipped with robust risk indemnity and employer liability insurance. Successful contractors will gain the potential for business growth through long-term engagement, as the service contract includes a possible extension allowing a total duration of up to five years. This tender is suited for firms capable of providing comprehensive health services and who wish to expand their operational portfolio in the public sector health service industry.

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Notice Title

The Provision Of Occupational Health Services

Notice Description

Scottish Borders Housing Association (SBHA) is seeking to procure the provision of Occupation Health Services and health promotion for its staff from suitably experienced and qualified service providers.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Scottish Borders Housing Association (SBHA) is seeking to procure the provision of Occupation Health Services from suitably experienced and qualified service providers as specified in the Specification of Requirements, including, pre-employment screening, absent management referrals/guidance, ill health retirement advice, inoculation programme, health surveillance, including vision screening and health promotion.. All communications should be via the Public Contracts Scotland portal throughout the tender process Experience is preferred which has been delivered in Scottish RSLs.

Options: Due to the nature of this service, legislation may require additional purchases and staff health requirements may vary during the lifetime of the contract.

Renewal: After initial 36 months, a further 12 months plus an option to further extend for another 12 months. Maximum 5 years.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000812260
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT540852
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£71,667 Under £100K
Lots Value
£71,667 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
24 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
5 years

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCOTTISH BORDERS HOUSING ASSOCIATION LTD
Contact Name
Paul Cartner
Contact Email
paul.cartner@bakermallett.com
Contact Phone
+44 1750724444

Buyer Location

Locality
SELKIRK
Postcode
TD7 5DT
Post Town
Galashiels
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM9 Southern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM91 Scottish Borders
Delivery Location
TLM91 Scottish Borders

Local Authority
Scottish Borders
Electoral Ward
Selkirkshire
Westminster Constituency
Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk

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