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title: "National Framework Agreement for Occupational Health Services"
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buyer: "COUNTESS OF CHESTER HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
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# National Framework Agreement for Occupational Health Services

Buyer: COUNTESS OF CHESTER HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-84c3343e-1883-4861-b246-5bb27e3064f1

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## Summary

The Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is seeking bids for the 'National Framework Agreement for Occupational Health Services', an initiative aimed at providing a multi-supplier framework for NHS authorities and other public sector bodies. This tender, falling under the health services category, is currently active and was published on 13 June 2019. The tender period is set to close on 12 July 2019, and it is valued at £50 million, with an open procurement method following an open procedure above threshold. The contract period will commence on 1 August 2019 and run until 31 July 2023, covering delivery addresses across the UK and other territories.

This procurement presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in health services, particularly those offering occupational health services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are well-suited to compete, as the framework aims to foster diverse supplier participation. With no further competition required after the initial call-off, successful bidders can expect secure long-term contracts, thereby enhancing stability and growth prospects in this field.

## Notice

The Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust's Commercial Procurement Service wishes to establish a framework which will allow NHS authorities and other public sector bodies to procure an Occupational Health Service from a multi supplier framework with a catalogue call-off mechanism and as such no form of further competition will be required. Further details are provided in the invitation to tender accompanying this Contract Notice, which can be viewed at www.nhssourcing.co.uk Additional information: EU Contract Notice 2019/S 112-275124

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/232c2d8d-e00e-41c2-a7fc-0d58b9817abc |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Jun 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Jul 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2019 - 31 Jul 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £50,000,000 |
| 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 | COUNTESS OF CHESTER HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | CHESTER |
| Post town | Chester |
| Postcode | CH2 1UL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD6 Cheshire |
| ITL 3 | TLD63 Cheshire West and Chester |
| Local authority | Cheshire West and Chester |
| Electoral ward | Upton |
| Westminster constituency | Chester North and Neston |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85100000 - Health services

## Release History

- 13 Jun 2019 at 08:49 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/232c2d8d-e00e-41c2-a7fc-0d58b9817abc

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/232c2d8d-e00e-41c2-a7fc-0d58b9817abc
  13th June 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- http://www.nhssourcing.co.uk
  Link to invitation to tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.coch-cps.co.uk

## Provenance

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