--- title: "FRAMEWORK AGREEMENT FOR THE PROCUREMENT OF OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH PHYSICIANS" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06a583" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06a583" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06a583.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06a583.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "GLOUCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL" published: "2026-05-27" --- # FRAMEWORK AGREEMENT FOR THE PROCUREMENT OF OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH PHYSICIANS Buyer: GLOUCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06a583 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06a583) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06a583.json) ## Summary Gloucestershire County Council is seeking to establish a framework agreement for the procurement of occupational health physicians, under Part 6 of the Procurement Act 2023. This open tender process, classified within the light touch category, aims to support the health and wellbeing of the workforce in Gloucestershire, including Gloucester City. The procurement falls under the services industry category, specifically focusing on company health services, and it covers the UKK13 region. The tender process commenced on 27 May 2026 and potential suppliers are required to submit their bids by 29 June 2026. The framework will run from 2 November 2026 for a period of two years, with possible extensions to 2030. This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in occupational health services to expand or strengthen their presence in the public sector. The framework includes several lots, both for primary occupational health provision and specific support for firefighters, with opportunities for single-provider lots and a backup pool of physicians. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as the tender is designed to foster competition and provide a level playing field. Successful bidders will have the chance to engage in long-term collaborations with Gloucestershire County Council, with the potential to secure ongoing work through individual call-offs. ## Notice Framework Agreement for the Procurement of Occupational Health Physicians - A Below Threshold Contract regulated by Part 6 of the Procurement Act 2023 within the light touch category. Gloucestershire County Council (GCC) and Gloucester City are looking to procure Occupational Health Physicians who will work with us to ensure the delivery of occupational health services and supporting the health and wellbeing of our workforces. ### Lot Information Primary Occupational Health Provision Lot 1a - Primary Occupational Health Provision for Gloucestershire County Council - On Site Occupational Health Services (where on site Occupational Health Supplier Personnel can undertake Services). Service is to for an on-site Occupational Health Physician based on the Contracting Authorities premises. Renewal: Option to extend 1+1 1b - Primary Occupational Health Provision Lot 1b - Primary OHP provision - On Site Occupational Health Services (where on site Occupational Health Supplier Personnel can undertake Services). Service is to for an on-site Occupational Health Physician based on the Contracting Authorities premises Renewal: Option to extend 1+1 Occupational Health GFRS on-call firefighter support Lot 2a - Occupational Health GFRS on-call firefighter support Renewal: Option to extend 1+1 Occupational Health GFRS on-call firefighter support - Evenings Lot 2b - Occupational Health GFRS on-call firefighter support - Evenings Renewal: Option to extend 1+1 Back up pool of Occupational Health Provision Physicians Back up pool of Occupational Health Provision Physicians for Gloucestershire County Council Renewal: Option to extend 1+1 ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049428-2026 | | Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 27 May 2026 | | Submission deadline | 29 Jun 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 2 Nov 2026 - 1 Nov 2028 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £411,664 | | Lots value | £411,664 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | GLOUCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL | | Locality | GLOUCESTER | | Post town | Gloucester | | Postcode | GL1 2TG | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | | ITL 3 | TLK73 Gloucestershire CC | | Local authority | Gloucester | | Electoral ward | Westgate | | Westminster constituency | Gloucester | | Delivery location | TLK13 Gloucestershire CC | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85147000 - Company health services ## Release History - 27 May 2026 at 09:14 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049428-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049428-2026 27th May 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents - https://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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