---
title: "Provision of occupational health services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-055cdd"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "WEST SUFFOLK COUNCIL"
published: "2026-01-28"
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# Provision of occupational health services

Buyer: WEST SUFFOLK COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-055cdd

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## Summary

West Suffolk Council, located in Bury St Edmunds, has completed a procurement process for the provision of occupational health services, scheduled from July 2026 to June 2028 with potential extension to June 2029, depending on satisfactory performance. The procurement falls under the health services category, specifically targeting the region UKH14 in the United Kingdom. The process used a direct procurement method below the threshold, meaning the contract was awarded without competition. The supplier selected for this contract is GIPPING OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH LIMITED, an SME based in Needham Market, indicating a strategic partnership for delivering these services.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs) operating within the health services industry, to understand the attractiveness of public sector contracts. Although the current contract did not involve competition, it highlights the importance of maintaining strong relationships with local government bodies and ensuring service quality to benefit from potential renewals. Companies looking to expand their portfolio in public sector health services may find opportunities by positioning themselves for future tenders in the region, particularly if they can meet specific regional and SME suitability criteria.

## Notice

Provision of occupational health services for West Suffolk Council from 2025-2029.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007606-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Jul 2025 |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2026 - 30 Jun 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £54,757 |
| Contracts value | £54,757 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | WEST SUFFOLK COUNCIL |
| Locality | BURY ST EDMUNDS |
| Post town | Ipswich |
| Postcode | IP33 3YU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH6 Suffolk |
| ITL 3 | TLH64 West Suffolk |
| Local authority | West Suffolk |
| Electoral ward | Minden |
| Westminster constituency | Bury St Edmunds and Stowmarket |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | GIPPING OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85100000 - Health services

## Release History

- 28 Jan 2026 at 13:37 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007606-2026
- 1 Sep 2025 at 07:40 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052642-2025
- 10 Jul 2025 at 11:49 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038926-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007606-2026
  28th January 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052642-2025
  1st September 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038926-2025
  10th July 2025 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gipping.co.uk/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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