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title: "Occupational Health Service"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06adb0"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "DOVER HARBOUR BOARD"
published: "2026-06-12"
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# Occupational Health Service

Buyer: DOVER HARBOUR BOARD  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06adb0

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## Summary

The Dover Harbour Board initiated a procurement process for an Occupational Health Service, seeking a proficient supplier to deliver comprehensive occupational health services. Initially issued under an incorrect notice type, the tender was withdrawn and is to be reissued correctly. This service falls under the health services industry category, concentrating on regions in the United Kingdom. The procurement process, which was intended to be an open competition, experienced a cancellation stage on 12 June 2026, due to an administrative error. The tender will be reissued to ensure compliance with UK legislation once the notice has been published correctly.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in occupational health services to collaborate with the Dover Harbour Board, focusing on providing services like pre-employment screening, health surveillance, and drug and alcohol testing. Companies that are knowledgeable in providing high-quality health services and can support in maintaining and improving employee wellbeing stand to benefit greatly. Such an opportunity is ideal for those capable of meeting the compliance and proactive health management needs of a significant harbour operation. Participating in this tender could lead to sustained business growth given the optional two-year extension, enhancing long-term partnerships and steady work flow in the public sector under the revised procurement terms.

## Notice

Dover Harbour Board is seeking to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced supplier to deliver a comprehensive Occupational Health (OH) service. The provision should support the Port in maintaining a safe, healthy, and compliant working environment for all employees. The supplier must provide proactive, responsive, and high-quality services across occupational health, including pre-employment screening, health surveillance, and drug and alcohol testing. The supplier should act as a partner, working collaboratively with Dover Harbour Board to proactively identify health risks, provide expert advice, and support continuous improvement in employee wellbeing. The service should include robust reporting, clear clinical governance, and full compliance with relevant UK legislation and industry best practice.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055814-2026 |
| Notice type | UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Sep 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2027 - 1 Jan 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Cancelled |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Cancelled |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DOVER HARBOUR BOARD |
| Additional buyers | Missing |
| Locality | DOVER |
| Post town | Canterbury |
| Postcode | CT17 9BU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent |
| ITL 3 | TLJ44 East Kent |
| Local authority | Dover |
| Electoral ward | Town & Castle |
| Westminster constituency | Dover and Deal |
| Delivery location | TLJ4 Kent |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85100000 - Health services
- 85147000 - Company health services

## Release History

- 12 Jun 2026 at 14:28 - TenderCancellation - UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055814-2026
- 4 Jun 2026 at 13:56 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052888-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055814-2026
  12th June 2026 - Procurement termination notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052888-2026
  4th June 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/portofdover/aspx/Home

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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