--- title: "Student Occupational Health Contract" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06a5dc" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06a5dc" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06a5dc.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06a5dc.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF PLYMOUTH" published: "2026-05-27" --- # Student Occupational Health Contract Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF PLYMOUTH Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06a5dc [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06a5dc) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06a5dc.json) ## Summary The University of Plymouth is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process for a Student Occupational Health Contract. This tender falls under the industry category of 'services' with classifications in health and social work services, medical equipment, pharmaceuticals, and personal care products, and education and training services. Located in Plymouth, Devon, the contract is aimed at supporting up to 1,800 new learners annually, with most learners enrolled from March to September. The procurement timeline indicates that future notice will be provided by 30 September 2026, with the contract period scheduled to begin on 1 March 2027, ending on 31 March 2030, and a possibility for renewal until 2032. The gross value is estimated at £2,000,000 GBP. Megan Worth at the University of Plymouth is the contact point for this project. This procurement process provides a significant opportunity for businesses in the health services sector, particularly those specialising in occupational health provisions. Companies capable of offering comprehensive occupational health assessments, including medical screenings, are well-suited to compete for this contract. The contract involves a critical service that requires the facilitation of health clearance for students, ensuring they present no health risks to the public while being trained in healthcare settings. This initiative could catalyse growth for businesses able to meet the demanding requirements of the university's healthcare programmes and adapt to the fluctuating number of learners. Additionally, SMEs with innovative solutions for efficient health evaluations, flexible scheduling, and compliance with professional healthcare training requirements could find this tender an opportunity to expand their client base and establish a strong partnership with an educational institution. ## 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. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049555-2026 | | Notice type | UK1 - Pipeline Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 27 May 2026 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 30 Sep 2026 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Mar 2027 - 31 Mar 2030 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £2,000,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | 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 | Not specified | ## 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 - 27 May 2026 at 10:44 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049555-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049555-2026 27th May 2026 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - 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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