Crawley Borough Council - Occupational Health Services Competition under ESPO framework (985B_23) - AWARD

Crawley Borough Council has awarded a contract for Occupational Health Services to Heales Health Services Ltd. The procurement, conducted under the ESPO framework (985B_23), falls within the industry category of Company Health Services (CPV 85147000). With a focus on delivering services primarily across the United Kingdom, including the Channel Islands and other territories, the contract starts on 1 August 2025 and is set to run for three years, concluding on 31 July 2028, with a potential extension for two additional years. The award stage of this process was finalised on 15 July 2025, following a mini competition tender process, ensuring a robust selection criteria based on performance and Council discretion.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in occupational health services, particularly those capable of providing comprehensive solutions on a wide geographic scale including international locations. Since the procurement process was conducted without specific preferences towards SMEs or VCSEs, well-established companies with sufficient resources and expertise are likely to find the contract scope favourable. With the Council's established procurement framework, this contract offers a stable engagement allowing firms to expand their service footprint, ensuring opportunities for long-term collaboration and development in this niche health service sector.