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title: "Provision of an Occupational Health Service"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0592a6"
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# Provision of an Occupational Health Service

Buyer: CUMBERLAND COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0592a6

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## Summary

The public procurement process for the "Provision of an Occupational Health Service" is managed by Cumberland Council, based in Carlisle, United Kingdom. The procurement falls under the industry category of health services and is aimed at enhancing workforce attendance and promoting employee wellbeing. The tender process was conducted through an open procedure and has now reached the award stage as of 20th January 2026. The awarded supplier is UK Independent Medical Services Limited. The contract, valued at £2,870,000, is set to start on 1st April 2026 and will continue until 31st March 2030, with potential extensions up to 2033. This initiative is in alignment with the strategic priorities outlined in the Cumberland Council Plan and is key to meeting statutory health surveillance obligations and reducing sickness absence.

This contract presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in occupational health services to expand their operations while contributing to public sector objectives. The open procedure used in this procurement allows various companies, especially SMEs and those with a focus on health services, to showcase their expertise in employee wellbeing and health surveillance. Companies that cater to improving workplace health and are seeking to engage in long-term contracts will find this tender particularly appealing. The initial contract period of four years, with options for extension, provides a reliable revenue stream and a platform to build partnerships with local authorities, aiding in long-term business growth.

## Notice

Provision of Occupational Health Services for Cumberland Council. We are seeking services that will help us improve workforce attendance, meet statutory obligations around health surveillance, and identify preventative measures to reduce sickness absence. The service will also play a key role in promoting employee wellbeing and supporting the Council's strategic priorities as set out in the Cumberland Council Plan.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: There is the potential for a contract extension of 3 further periods of up to 12 months each and no more than 36 months, depending on both the success in achieving the required outcomes and availability of further funding.

### Planning Information

Cumberland Council is committed to placing health and wellbeing at the centre of everything we do.
We recognise that a healthy, supported, and resilient workforce is essential to delivering high-quality, inclusive public services that reflect the needs of our residents and communities.
Our ambition is to achieve positive outcomes in health and wellbeing, economic prosperity, and environmental sustainability across Cumberland.
The Council is currently reviewing its options for the future delivery of its Occupational Health Service (OHS), as the existing hosted service arrangements are due to conclude on 31 March 2026.
We are seeking services that will help us improve workforce attendance, meet statutory obligations around health surveillance, and identify preventative measures to reduce sickness absence.
The service will also play a key role in promoting employee wellbeing and supporting the Council's strategic priorities as set out in the Cumberland Council Plan.
An early draft of the service specification will be shared with the market shortly and will be attached to this notice once available.
The Council is committed to conducting procurement in a fair, transparent, and inclusive manner in line with the Procurement Act 2023.
As part of our preliminary market engagement, we invite all interested suppliers to attend an open session which will provide further information and aims to explore opportunities and gather initial feedback.
This session will be held on MS Teams on 9th September 2025 at 13:45 to 14:45
In addition to the group session, we will offer optional one-to-one conversations via MS Teams at the below timeslots with suppliers to better understand market capabilities and perspectives.
Date Time
Wed 10/09/2025
12 noon to 1pm
1pm to 2pm
3pm to 4pm
Thursday 11/09/2025
9am to 10am
Wednesday 24/09/2025
12 noon to 1pm
1pm to 2pm
3pm to 4pm
Thursday 25/09/2025
9am to 10am
10am to 11am
12noon to 1pm
2pm to 3pm
3pm to 4pm
4pm to 5pm
To ensure transparency, a summary of key questions and answers (FAQs) arising from these discussions will be published following the engagement.
If you wish to attend the engagement session, please email jack.hewitson@cumberland.gov.uk by 9th September 9am
To book a one-to-one meeting please email jack.hewitson@cumberland.gov.uk by 12th September 5pm
If you have any questions ahead of the meeting on 9th September please email lisa.studholme@cumberland.gov.uk
The details of the engagement session are on the Councils Portal The Chest https://www.the-chest.org.uk/ reference DN788584

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004830-2026 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Dec 2025 |
| Future notice date | 25 Sep 2025 |
| Award date | 20 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2030 |
| Recurrence | 2032-09-30 |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £4,800,000 |
| Lots value | £4,800,000 |
| Awards value | £2,870,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Pending |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CUMBERLAND COUNCIL |
| Locality | CARLISLE |
| Post town | Carlisle |
| Postcode | CA1 1RD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD1 Cumbria |
| ITL 3 | TLD13 Cumberland |
| Local authority | Cumberland |
| Electoral ward | Castle |
| Westminster constituency | Carlisle |
| Delivery location | TLD1 Cumbria |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | UK INDEPENDENT MEDICAL SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85100000 - Health services

## Release History

- 20 Jan 2026 at 13:36 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004830-2026
- 12 Nov 2025 at 16:47 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073323-2025
- 2 Sep 2025 at 16:19 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053331-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004830-2026
  20th January 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073323-2025
  12th November 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053331-2025
  2nd September 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.ukim-oh.com
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.the-chest.org.uk/

## Provenance

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