Occupational Health Service - SOFT MARKET TESTING (FEB25)

Cheshire West and Chester Borough Council is currently in the tender stage of their procurement process, exploring options for their Occupational Health service. This process, titled "Occupational Health Service - SOFT MARKET TESTING (FEB25)", falls under the Health services industry category (CPV 85100000). The primary location for delivery is the United Kingdom.

The soft market testing is intended to gather information to assist the council with research and preparation for a potential future procurement opportunity, as the current contract for the service expires on 31 August 2025, with an option to extend for one additional year. Interested providers are required to respond by 12 noon on Monday, 3 March 2025, via The Chest platform. The contract period is projected to start on 1 September 2025 and end on 31 August 2027, with an estimated value of £400,000.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in occupational health services to engage with a local government body and potentially secure a substantial contract. The process is particularly well-suited for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as indicated by the procurement's suitability criteria. Participating in the soft market testing stage will allow businesses to influence the scope and requirements of the future formal tender, thereby aligning their services more closely with the council’s needs.

Organisations with expertise in providing comprehensive health services and a capacity to scale their operations will find this opportunity particularly beneficial for business growth and expanding their portfolio within the public sector.