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title: "Occupational Health Services and Employee Assistance Programme"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-059157"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DOVER DISTRICT COUNCIL"
published: "2026-01-23"
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# Occupational Health Services and Employee Assistance Programme

Buyer: DOVER DISTRICT COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-059157

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## Summary

Dover District Council, operating in the region of UKJ44, has successfully awarded a contract for "Occupational Health Services and Employee Assistance Programme" to Innovate Healthcare Management Group Limited. This contract, established under an open procurement method, falls within the services industry category, specifically targeting health services. The contract, valued at GBP 75,652.80, is set to run from 19th January 2026 to 18th January 2028, with potential extensions available up until January 2030. Previously, a tender notice outlined that expressions of interest were to be submitted by 26th September 2025 through the Kent Business Portal, following an open competition framework due to its below-threshold status.

This procurement offers substantial opportunities for growth, particularly for SMEs specialising in health services and related occupational health solutions. Businesses adept at providing comprehensive health management services and employee assistance programmes stand well-positioned to compete. The emphasis on both quality and cost in the bid evaluation process highlights a balanced approach, wherein companies presenting innovative, cost-effective solutions can gain a competitive edge. This contract, along with its possible extensions, provides a stable platform for service providers aiming to enhance their market presence within the public sector.

## Notice

Contract Award for Occupational Health Services and Employee Assistance Programme

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: 2 yearly extensions are available to be taken in agreement with both parties in yearly increments as set out below. 1st Extension - 1 x 12 months 1.12.2027 - 30.11.2028 2nd Extension - 1 x 12 months 1.12.2028 - 30.11.2029

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006012-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Sep 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 19 Jan 2026 - 18 Jan 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £168,000 |
| Lots value | £168,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £75,652 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DOVER DISTRICT COUNCIL |
| Locality | WHITFIELD, DOVER |
| Post town | Canterbury |
| Postcode | CT16 3PJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent |
| ITL 3 | TLJ44 East Kent |
| Local authority | Dover |
| Electoral ward | Whitfield |
| Westminster constituency | Dover and Deal |
| Delivery location | TLJ44 East Kent |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | INNOVATE HEALTHCARE MANAGEMENT GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85100000 - Health services

## Release History

- 23 Jan 2026 at 08:40 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006012-2026
- 1 Sep 2025 at 12:57 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052818-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006012-2026
  23rd January 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052818-2025
  1st September 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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