--- title: "Student Occupational Health Contract" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05957e" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05957e" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05957e.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05957e.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF PLYMOUTH" published: "2025-09-08" --- # Student Occupational Health Contract Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF PLYMOUTH Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05957e [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05957e) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05957e.json) ## Summary The University of Plymouth has announced a planned procurement process for a Student Occupational Health Contract. This tender, categorised under health and social work services, medical equipment, and education and training services, aims to provide occupational health services to support up to 1,800 new learners annually. The procurement process is at the planning stage, with deadlines for expressing interest set for 22nd September 2025, and the tender period closing by 24th October 2025. This open procedure requires submissions via electronic means, allowing businesses interested in this opportunity to participate openly. The contract is valued at £2,000,000 and spans locations including Plymouth, Exeter, and Truro in the United Kingdom, starting from 1st November 2025 and ending by 31st March 2030, with a potential one-year extension. This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses capable of delivering large-scale occupational health services. Firms experienced in processing health clearances and managing similar substantial contracts will find this an excellent opportunity to expand their engagements with educational institutions. The University seeks a single supplier contract, making it an attractive venture for organisations looking to secure a comprehensive service provision agreement. Companies with a strong track record in health services, especially those with expertise in ensuring on-time occupational health clearances for a large volume of students, are well-suited to compete in this tendering process. Aligning with the University’s needs, successful suppliers will play a crucial role in ensuring learners are fit to practice safely within various healthcare settings. ## Notice The University of Plymouth is seeking potential suppliers to provide occupational health (OH) services for learners on professional health and social care courses. This provision must support up to 1,800 new learners annually, the majority between March and September. Numbers are distributed approximately as follows: Plymouth (1,730), Exeter (30), and Truro (40). These numbers may fluctuate based on commissioning and recruitment. The Faculty of Health delivers a diverse range of health and social care education programmes. A significant component of these programmes involves learners gaining practical experience in various healthcare settings, including in-patient facilities (wards and theatres), out-patient services, and patients' / service users' homes. Learners work alongside qualified professionals, participating in the assessment and treatment of patients / service users. As such, we are required to ensure that our learners are 'safe' to be in these environments, presenting no health risks of any description to the public. Equally, we must ensure that as well as being professionally qualified they are 'fit to practise' as staff in the NHS and other independent health care providers. Approximately 1,800 new entrants enrol in the Faculty's programmes annually. All learners are required to complete an occupational health screening form during the admissions process. Based on these forms, the provider will conduct interviews (as needed) to evaluate learners' suitability for the programme and identify any necessary adjustments. The provider's responsibilities include: Scheduling follow-up appointments. Notifying the Faculty of missed appointments. Reporting any issues that could impact a learner's ability to undertake practical training. Learners returning after a short break from the programme require repeat screening and referrals can occur at any stage in a learner's training. Of particular importance is the requirement to provide clear and unambiguous recommendations regarding the suitability of learners to enter practice and any limitations/adjustments which may be required to ensure the safety of the learner and the patients/service users. These recommendations must align with the professional requirements of the learners' training programmes and will be reviewed by the Faculty to determine their feasibility for implementation. The University of Plymouth intends to award a single supplier contract for the provision of occupational health services. Where an organisation fulfils the criteria and would like to participate and be invited for the tender opportunity, it shall respond via the tendering portal by message before the by 22nd September 2025, 12:00. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054519-2025 | | Notice type | UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 8 Sep 2025 | | Submission deadline | 24 Oct 2025 | | Future notice date | 26 Sep 2025 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Nov 2025 - 31 Mar 2030 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £2,000,000 | | Lots value | £2,000,000 | | 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 | UNIVERSITY OF PLYMOUTH | | Locality | PLYMOUTH, DEVON | | Post town | Plymouth | | Postcode | PL4 8AA | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon | | ITL 3 | TLK41 Plymouth | | Local authority | Plymouth | | Electoral ward | Drake | | Westminster constituency | Plymouth Sutton and Devonport | | Delivery location | TLK South West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products - 80 - Education and training services - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 33000000 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products - 80000000 - Education and training services - 85000000 - Health and social work services ## Release History - 8 Sep 2025 at 09:00 - Planning - UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054519-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054519-2025 8th September 2025 - Planned procurement notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - http://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Supplier/Documents/Folder/105808 - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents - https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/about-us/university-structure/service-areas/procurement ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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