Tender

Occupational Health Service/Provider

NATIONAL MUSEUMS SCOTLAND

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Tender

11 May 2026 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

National Museums Scotland is seeking tenders for an Occupational Health Service/Provider under an open procedure. This service falls within the 'Recreation, culture and religion' industry category, with the primary procurement classification under health-related services. The delivery location is specified as Edinburgh and the Lothians, with regional specifications for UKM73 and UKM75 areas. The tender is currently in the active stage, with submissions due by 1st June 2026. The contract is valued at £40,000 and is designed for a duration of at least 1440 days, with potential for renewal. The process follows an electronic submission method through the Public Contracts Scotland portal.

This tender creates significant opportunities for businesses specializing in occupational health services, especially those capable of delivering both reactive healthcare management and proactive health promotion across multi-site operations. Ideal candidates are those with the capability to ensure compliance with statutory health obligations while offering practical solutions and advice. The procurement's open nature allows a diverse range of service providers to compete, promoting business growth in the health service sector. Opportunities exist particularly for businesses that can align services with the complex needs of a large public organisation like National Museums Scotland in a cost-effective and efficient manner.

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Notice Title

Occupational Health Service/Provider

Notice Description

Occupational Health Service/Provider

Lot Information

Lot 1

To appoint a single Occupational Health provider that delivers a high-quality, responsive and clinically robust service which: - Supports employee health, wellbeing and attendance - Enables informed management decision-making - Ensures compliance with statutory obligations - Provides both reactive case management and preventative OH services - Delivers practical, actionable advice aligned to operational realities across a complex, multi-site organisation

Renewal: contract will be subject to review for ongoing extension at the end of the agreed initial contract period

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000831530
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY555537
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

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

75122000 - Administrative healthcare services

85100000 - Health services

85147000 - Company health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£40,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 May 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
1 Jun 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NATIONAL MUSEUMS SCOTLAND
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH1 1JF
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM73 East Lothian and Midlothian, TLM75 City of Edinburgh

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh East and Musselburgh

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