Occupational Health Services 2025/28

The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has completed the award stage for the "Occupational Health Services 2025/28" contract. This procurement process, aimed at providing Occupational Health advice and services, covers a broad range of locations including the UK, British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and the rest of the world. The service falls under the health services category, with specific focus on miscellaneous health services and counselling.

The procurement was conducted through a selective method via a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. The contract commenced on 30th September 2025 and will run until 31st December 2028, with the initial contract valued at £82,500 and potentially rising to £214,500 excluding VAT upon full extension. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the health services sector, particularly those offering occupational health and counselling services.

The procurement favours SMEs, although the awarded supplier, Health Partners UK, is a large-scale firm, denoting the potential competition for larger organisations with the requisite capabilities. By targeting the improvement of personnel health and compliance with statutory obligations, firms excelling in these areas could leverage this contract for substantial business expansion, particularly if they can facilitate international service delivery across the diverse geographic scope specified.