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title: "Provision of Occupational Health Services"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000768250"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "ORKNEY ISLANDS COUNCIL"
published: "2025-07-29"
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# Provision of Occupational Health Services

Buyer: ORKNEY ISLANDS COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000768250

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## Summary

Orkney Islands Council has recently completed the procurement process for the provision of Occupational Health Services, awarding the contract to TAC Healthcare. This procurement was initiated through an open procedure, emphasising services tailored to general public services within the healthcare industry category. The authority’s priority centers around offering advice to its employees, rather than direct treatment. Located in Kirkwall, UKM65, Orkney Islands, this contract covers a region renowned for its expansive island geography. The contract value is set at £425,000, commencing with a 36-month initial period, signed on 19th July 2025. The procurement process witnessed the tender stage active as of 20th August 2024, with bid submissions concluding on 20th September 2024, marking a significant progression for the council. Rosemary Colsell, serving as the point of contact, ensures seamless communication throughout the project.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in occupational health services, especially those adept at providing healthcare advice and health surveillance. Large healthcare providers capable of delivering quality methodology and cost-efficient services stand a great chance in this procurement landscape. The open procedure highlights inclusivity in participation, particularly offering a platform for businesses skilled in electronic submissions and providing occupational health expertise, including qualified occupational health physicians and nurses. With TAC Healthcare from Aberdeen excelled as the supplier, similar large-scale firms equipped with efficient project methodologies and competitive pricing strategies can aim to capture future procurement opportunities from Orkney Islands Council, fostering further regional business development and collaborative ventures within the local healthcare sector.

## Notice

Orkney Islands Council (the Authority) has a requirement for the provision of a formal Occupational Health Service with the clear priority duty of the contractor being to provide advice to the Authority and/or employees rather than the provision of treatment.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

This Specification sets out Orkney Islands Council (the Authority) requirements for the provision of a formal Occupational Health Service with the clear priority duty of the contractor being to provide advice to the Authority and/or employees rather than the provision of treatment. Orkney is located off the northern coast of the Scottish mainland and covers 100,000 hectares spread over approximately 70 islands, 19 of which are inhabited by a population of approximately 22,400. The Authority was established as a Unitary Authority in 1974 and is the islands largest employer with 2,770 employees (1,709 Full Time Equivalents). The Authority currently provides a full range of statutory and non-statutory services to the community through 4 services: Education, Leisure and Housing (including UHI Orkney); Strategy, Performance and Business Solutions; Neighbourhood Services and Infrastructure; Enterprise and Sustainable Regeneration and Orkney Health and Care. Additionally, the Authority also operates Orkney Ferries as an arms-length Company, with a separate management board, which for the purposes of this tender should be considered as part of the Authority. The current Council Occupational Health service is provided on a 'pay as you go' basis and is provided through a local independent Occupational Health Doctor and a combination of ad hoc service provision via TAC Healthcare based in Aberdeen.. The contract duration and contract value are based on an initial contract period of 36 months with an authority held option to extend by a further 2 x 12 month periods.

Renewal: This is a continuing requirement with a new procurement exercise due to commence in spring summer 2029

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL535656 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Sep 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Jul 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | July 2029 |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £425,000 |
| Lots value | £425,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £425,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ORKNEY ISLANDS COUNCIL |
| Locality | KIRKWALL |
| Post town | Kirkwall |
| Postcode | KW15 1NY |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM2 Highlands and Islands |
| ITL 3 | TLM20 Highlands and Islands |
| Local authority | Orkney Islands |
| Electoral ward | Kirkwall East |
| Westminster constituency | Orkney and Shetland |
| Delivery location | TLM65 Orkney Islands |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | TAC HEALTHCARE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85100000 - Health services
- 85140000 - Miscellaneous health services
- 85147000 - Company health services

## Release History

- 29 Jul 2025 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL535656
- 20 Aug 2024 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG512470

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG512470&idx=5
  17th September 2024 - Orkney Islands Council - Substance Misuse Policy
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG512470&idx=4
  20th August 2024 - Compliance Statement
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG512470&idx=3
  20th August 2024 - Structure and Format of Proposal
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG512470&idx=1
  20th August 2024 - Invitation to Tender Documentation
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG512470&idx=2
  20th August 2024 - Pricing Schedule
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG512470
  Provision of Occupational Health Services - Orkney Islands Council (the Authority) has a requirement for the provision of a formal Occupational Health Service with the clear priority duty of the contractor being to provide advice to the Authority and/or employees rather than the provision of treatment.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL535656
  Provision of Occupational Health Services - Orkney Islands Council (the Authority) has a requirement for the provision of a formal Occupational Health Service with the clear priority duty of the contractor being to provide advice to the Authority and/or employees rather than the provision of treatment.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.orkney.gov.uk
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- http://www.scotcourts.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000768250

## Provenance

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