Open for bids· Closes 24 Oct 2028
Occupational Health and Related Services - DPS
Crown Commercial Service · Liverpool, North West
Crown Commercial Service is inviting bids for Occupational Health and Related Services - DPS, a dynamic for other health and social care in Liverpool.
Source: Contracts Finder · published 3 Feb 2026 · details refreshed every 30 minutes
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2023
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2028
Bids close
2028
Contract starts
2028
Contract ends
0 years after it starts
About this tender
In brief
Crown Commercial Service is inviting bids for Occupational Health and Related Services - DPS, a dynamic for other health and social care in Liverpool. The estimated value is £220,000,000, and the contract runs from 25 October 2028 to 27 October 2028 (0 years). Bids close on 24 October 2028.
It is run as a restricted procedure (above threshold), and the buyer marks it as suitable for SMEs and VCSEs. Published on Contracts Finder on 3 February 2026 as OCDS ID ocds-b5fd17-a3ea5c54-7cbe-439a-afec-c85f79574607.
Summary of the contracting process
The Crown Commercial Service is actively soliciting interest for its Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) titled "Occupational Health and Related Services - DPS." This procurement invites participation from suppliers to provide a range of occupational health-related services, including employee assistance programmes and eyecare services. The DPS is accessible to entities across the public sector, including the third sector, and will be governed by the Light Touch Regime under Regulations 74-77 PCR 2015.
Operating under a selective procurement method, this tender is presently at the active stage with the tender period set to conclude on 25th October 2028. The contract period will commence on 26th October 2028 and conclude on 27th October 2028. The procurement, valued at £220 million, is categorised under health services and predominantly targets locations across the United Kingdom.
This tender presents a significant opportunity for business growth, particularly for SMEs and VCSEs that specialise in health services. Organisations with capabilities in providing comprehensive occupational health solutions, such as employee assistance and eyecare programmes, are well-positioned to benefit from this DPS. The procurement process provides a structured environment for businesses to engage with a broad public sector client base, promoting long-term partnerships and service delivery expansion.
The use of a restricted procedure ensures that only qualified suppliers with the capability to meet high-quality standards partake, thereby enhancing competitive edge and market position within the health services sector.
The notice in full
CCS intends to set up a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for the provision of Occupational Health and Related Services; including occupational health, employee assistance programmes, fully managed service, eyecare services and hearing services. Available to the public sector, wider public sector and third sector. This DPS will be procured under the Light Touch Regime (LTR), and will subject to limited regulations, in accordance with Regulations 74-77 PCR 2015 and at Schedule 3 - Social and Other Specific Services.
Additional information: Please note the Closing Date, Contract Start Date and Contract End Date have been manipulated to support compatibility system issues. However please refer to the contract notice for the correct dates, timelines etc.
Lots: no lot details came through with this notice. The official notice and the tender pack have the full breakdown.
Key facts
Contract
- Service
- Other health and social care
- Procurement type
- Dynamic
- Category
- Services
- Contract period
- 25 Oct 2028 to 27 Oct 2028 (0 years)
- Suitable for
- Small and medium sized businesses (SMEs); Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs)
Procedure
- Notice type
- Tender Notice
- Procurement method
- Selective
- Procedure
- Restricted procedure (above threshold)
- Current stage
- Tender
- Stages so far
- Planning, Tender
- Published on
- Contracts Finder
Not stated in the notice: awardee scale.
Values
- Tender value
- £220,000,000
Not stated in the notice: lots value, awards value, contracts value.
Status
- Tender
- Active
Not stated in the notice: lots, awards, contracts.
References
- Open Contracting ID
- ocds-b5fd17-a3ea5c54-7cbe-439a-afec-c85f79574607
- CPV code
- 85100000 - Health services85312300 - Guidance and counselling services85312310 - Guidance services85312320 - Counselling services85312500 - Rehabilitation services
- CPV division
- 85 - Health and social work services
Location
- Local authority
- Liverpool
- Town
- Liverpool
- Postcode
- L3 9PP
- Electoral ward
- City Centre North
- Constituency
- Liverpool Riverside
- Region
- North West
- Sub-region
- Liverpool
- Area
- Merseyside
- Country
- England
Buyer
Contracting authority
- Organisation
- Crown Commercial Service
- Category
- Services
- Contact
- The Minister for the Cabinet Office acting through Crown Commercial Service
- Phone
- +44 345410222
- Address
- Liverpool, L3 9PP · North West · England
Documents and links
- Opportunity notice on Contracts Findercontractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/96aadde2-38aa-4ca0-b50e…
- Future opportunity notice on Contracts Findercontractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/13c1d8e5-28fc-4d14-9ffd…
- Official noticefind-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012743-2023
- Contract Notice Authorised Customer Listcontractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e64168db-1d7…
- Bid Pack Part 1 (General)contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/483d7c7d-853…
- Attachment 6 - Bid Pack Part 2 (Terms and Conditions)contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/1997de40-784…
- Attachment 6a - Bid Pack Part 3 (Terms and Conditions)contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/266d3552-953…
- Attachment 6b - Bid Pack Part 4 (Terms and Conditions)contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/5a9db820-a7c…
- Contract Notice rights reserved for Crown Commercial Service DPS agreementcontractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f116aee0-ed7…
- Contract Notice Transparency Information for Crown Commercial Service Framework Contractcontractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d65be89f-5e3…
- Official noticecontractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/380245db-d1a…
- Supplier Registration Servicesupplierregistration.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/dashboard
- Contract Noticefind-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027703-2024
- Official noticecontractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/edaf61c9-a3d…
- Bid Pack v2.0 updated 15-07-2025contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/38fbc0d5-75f…
- Updated 15-07-2025contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/919914f3-996…
- COTA_LINKsupplierregistration.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/dps/RM6296
- Quick Supplier Guidecontractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a469d391-72c…
- Official noticecontractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d8048a24-f5c…
- Official noticecontractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/1049eaf3-340…
- OCDS record ocds-b5fd17-a3ea5c54-7cbe-439a-afec-c85f79574607 (JSON)find-tender.service.gov.uk/api/1.0/ocdsReleasePackages/ocds-b…
Questions about Occupational Health and Related Services - DPS
When is the deadline for the Occupational Health and Related Services - DPS tender?
Bids must be submitted by 24 October 2028. The notice sets the exact time of day, so confirm it on the official notice and submit early: buyer portals normally stop accepting bids at the deadline.
How much is the Occupational Health and Related Services - DPS contract worth?
The estimated value is £220,000,000. The contract runs from 25 October 2028 to 27 October 2028 (0 years).
Who is the buyer for Occupational Health and Related Services - DPS?
Crown Commercial Service, based in Liverpool, North West. The named contact is The Minister for the Cabinet Office acting through Crown Commercial Service, on +44 345410222.
How do I bid for Occupational Health and Related Services - DPS?
Register on the buyer's portal named in the notice, download the tender pack and check every condition of participation before you start writing. The buyer has marked it as suitable for SMEs and VCSEs. Care Sync Experts writes and reviews care tender bids from £1,500 + VAT.
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