---
title: "Force Medical Advisor (FMA)"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-82ddf4b5-61c3-434b-bbdd-7d155d505eb8"
canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-82ddf4b5-61c3-434b-bbdd-7d155d505eb8"
markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-82ddf4b5-61c3-434b-bbdd-7d155d505eb8.md"
json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-82ddf4b5-61c3-434b-bbdd-7d155d505eb8.json"
source: "Contracts Finder"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "7 FORCES PROCUREMENT"
published: "2020-12-23"
---

# Force Medical Advisor (FMA)

Buyer: 7 FORCES PROCUREMENT  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-82ddf4b5-61c3-434b-bbdd-7d155d505eb8

[View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-82ddf4b5-61c3-434b-bbdd-7d155d505eb8)  
[Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-82ddf4b5-61c3-434b-bbdd-7d155d505eb8.json)

## Summary

The Police and Crime Commissioner for multiple regions in the United Kingdom, represented by 7 Forces Procurement, is seeking a Force Medical Advisor (FMA) through an open tender process. This procurement, classified under health services (CPV code 85100000), aims to enhance the wellbeing of police officers and support the effective delivery of policing. The tender is currently active, with submissions due by 1 February 2021. The FMA role is expected to commence on 1 June 2021 and extend until 31 May 2024, covering various locations across East of England, including Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Hertfordshire, Essex, Kent, Norfolk, and Suffolk.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for healthcare providers offering occupational health services, especially those focusing on the public sector. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, as the tender has been marked suitable for this category. Competing firms will need to demonstrate expertise in managing work-related health issues and promoting staff wellbeing. Winning this contract could foster long-term partnerships with police authorities, contributing to business growth and service expansion within the public health sector.

## Notice

The Police and Crime Commissioner for Bedfordshire ,The Police and Crime Commissioner for Cambridgeshire ,The Police and Crime Commissioner for Hertfordshire ,The Police and Crime Commissioner for Essex, The Police and Crime Commissioner for Kent, The Police and Crime Commissioner for Norfolk, The Police and Crime Commissioner for Suffolk require the services of a dedicated Occupational Health Physician, referred to as a Force Medical Advisor (FMA) The aim of the FMA is to maximise the Officer and staff resources available for the effective delivery of policing, by efficiently contributing to a reduction in sickness absence and ill health retirements, through * Ensuring Officers and staff are medically fit for duties. * Contributing to the maintenance of staff wellbeing (physical and mental). * Fulfilling organisational duty of care by providing advice to managers to assist in managing work related health issues. The requirement is split into 5 Lots; Lot 1 Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire Lot 2 Hertfordshire Lot 3 Essex Lot 4 Kent Lot 5 Norfolk, Suffolk

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/81f7fc0a-634e-4d59-92c5-2bfb7f07cfd1 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Dec 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Feb 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 May 2021 - 31 May 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | 7 FORCES PROCUREMENT |
| Locality | IPSWICH |
| Post town | Ipswich |
| Postcode | IP5 3QS |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH6 Suffolk |
| ITL 3 | TLH63 East Suffolk |
| Local authority | East Suffolk |
| Electoral ward | Martlesham & Purdis Farm |
| Westminster constituency | Suffolk Coastal |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85100000 - Health services
- 85140000 - Miscellaneous health services
- 85147000 - Company health services

## Release History

- 23 Dec 2020 at 16:00 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/81f7fc0a-634e-4d59-92c5-2bfb7f07cfd1

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/81f7fc0a-634e-4d59-92c5-2bfb7f07cfd1
  23rd December 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=35841&B=BLUELIGHT
  Additional data
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/32209
  User / Company

## Notice URLs

- http://www.suffolk.police.uk

## Provenance

This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-82ddf4b5-61c3-434b-bbdd-7d155d505eb8. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-82ddf4b5-61c3-434b-bbdd-7d155d505eb8.json.