--- title: "Occupational Health Services (Medical Services) - Preliminary Market Engagement Report" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04e943" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04e943" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04e943.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04e943.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "DEVON & SOMERSET FIRE & RESCUE AUTHORITY" published: "2025-09-30" --- # Occupational Health Services (Medical Services) - Preliminary Market Engagement Report Buyer: DEVON & SOMERSET FIRE & RESCUE AUTHORITY Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04e943 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04e943) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04e943.json) ## Summary The Devon & Somerset Fire & Rescue Authority is in the planning stages of procuring Occupational Health Services, focusing on medical services. This procurement involves medical questionnaires, screenings, surveillance, examinations, management referrals, medical advice, and ill-health retirements. The main procurement category is services, specifically in the health services industry, with delivery expected to take place across various regions within the UK, primarily centered in the South West. Key dates include the intended start of the contract on 1st November 2027, with the current contract extended to expire on 31st October 2027. The procurement activity is scheduled to move into tender publication by Autumn 2026, with ongoing preliminary market engagements having already been conducted. Interested suppliers had opportunities for engagement through previously scheduled meetings and document reviews. This procurement process offers significant business growth opportunities, particularly for SMEs and organisations with expertise in delivering comprehensive health services. Businesses that can provide a range of medical and health-related services, either on-site or virtually, will find the tender appealing. The framework agreement structure may also provide a stable contractual relationship over multiple years. Suppliers capable of adapting to a blended approach of service delivery, including those with capabilities for remote service provision, will likely benefit from this initiative. Additionally, there are opportunities for suppliers to influence the development of service specifications through active participation in the procurement's preliminary market engagement activities. ## Notice Medical services includes - a) Medical questionnaires, screening, surveillance and examinations, b) Management referrals, c) Medical advice, d) Ill-Health Retirement ### Planning Information Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service has concluded two stages of preliminary market engagement (a supplier questionnaire and supplier meetings). Previous PME Notices were published for these opportunities on the Find a Tender website. This notice is to provide suppliers with the opportunity to request a copy of the PME Report, which captures all of the key information gained from the PME activities. The report also includes a blank Supplier Questionnaire (which includes high level requirements and opportunities identified for improvement) and the 'Themes for Discussion' document that was provided to suppliers who took part in the Microsoft Teams meetings. Suppliers are able to request a copy by emailing - bphillips@dsfire.gov.uk There is no deadline for requesting a copy of the report. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060959-2025 | | Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 30 Sep 2025 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 14 Oct 2026 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Nov 2027 - 31 Oct 2031 | | 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 | Planned | | Lots status | Planned | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | DEVON & SOMERSET FIRE & RESCUE AUTHORITY | | Additional buyers | Missing | | Locality | EXETER | | Post town | Exeter | | Postcode | EX3 0NW | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon | | ITL 3 | TLK43 Devon CC | | Local authority | East Devon | | Electoral ward | Clyst Valley | | Westminster constituency | Exmouth and Exeter East | | Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85100000 - Health services ## Release History - 30 Sep 2025 at 14:15 - PlanningUpdate - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060959-2025 - 30 Sep 2025 at 14:11 - PlanningUpdate - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060956-2025 - 25 Jun 2025 at 09:56 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034981-2025 - 23 Apr 2025 at 12:35 - PlanningUpdate - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016510-2025 - 23 Apr 2025 at 12:29 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016504-2025 - 8 Apr 2025 at 11:32 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013628-2025 - 27 Mar 2025 at 09:37 - PlanningUpdate - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011449-2025 - 4 Mar 2025 at 14:22 - PlanningUpdate - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007862-2025 - 4 Mar 2025 at 11:39 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007804-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060959-2025 30th September 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060956-2025 30th September 2025 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034981-2025 25th June 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016510-2025 23rd April 2025 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016504-2025 23rd April 2025 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013628-2025 8th April 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011449-2025 27th March 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007862-2025 4th March 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007804-2025 4th March 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## 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-h6vhtk-04e943. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04e943.json.