Coming up· published 4 Aug 2026
Occupational Health Services (Medical Services) - Preliminary Market Engagement Report
Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Authority · East Devon, South West
Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Authority is planning Occupational Health Services (Medical Services) - Preliminary Market Engagement Report. It is a framework for other health and social care in East Devon.
Source: Find a Tender, published 4 Aug 2026. Details are refreshed every 30 minutes.
Key dates
2025
Pipeline notice updated
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice · 14:22
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Pipeline notice updated
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice · 13:47
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Tender notice expected
Date given in the buyer's earlier notice
Next
2027
Contract starts
2031
Contract ends
4 years after it starts
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- Pipeline notice publishedUK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice · 11:39View notice
- Pipeline notice updatedUK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice · 09:37View notice
- Pipeline notice publishedUK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice · 11:32View notice
- Pipeline notice updatedUK1 - Pipeline Notice · 12:35View notice
- Pipeline notice publishedUK1 - Pipeline Notice · 12:29View notice
- Pipeline notice publishedUK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice · 09:56View notice
- Pipeline notice updatedUK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice · 14:15View notice
- Pipeline notice updatedUK1 - Pipeline Notice · 14:11View notice
- Pipeline notice publishedUK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice · 08:45View notice
About this tender
In brief
Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Authority is planning Occupational Health Services (Medical Services) - Preliminary Market Engagement Report. It is a framework for other health and social care in East Devon. The buyer has published an early notice. It gives providers time to prepare before the tender opens. The contract runs from 1 November 2027 to 31 October 2031. It lasts 4 years.
The buyer marks it as suitable for SMEs and VCSEs. Find a Tender published it on 4 August 2026. The notice number is 073773-2026. The OCDS ID is ocds-h6vhtk-04e943.
Summary of the contracting process
The Devon & Somerset Fire & Rescue Authority is in the planning stages of procuring Occupational Health Services, focusing on medical services. This procurement involves medical questionnaires, screenings, surveillance, examinations, management referrals, medical advice, and ill-health retirements. The main procurement category is services, specifically in the health services industry, with delivery expected to take place across various regions within the UK, primarily centered in the South West.
Key dates include the intended start of the contract on 1st November 2027, with the current contract extended to expire on 31st October 2027. The procurement activity is scheduled to move into tender publication by Autumn 2026, with ongoing preliminary market engagements having already been conducted. This procurement process offers significant business growth opportunities, particularly for SMEs and organisations with expertise in delivering comprehensive health services.
The framework agreement structure may also provide a stable contractual relationship over multiple years. Suppliers capable of adapting to a blended approach of service delivery, including those with capabilities for remote service provision, will likely benefit from this initiative.
The notice in full
Medical services includes - a) Medical questionnaires, screening, surveillance and examinations, b) Management referrals, c) Medical advice, d) Ill-Health Retirement
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
- Framework
- Category
- Services
- Contract period
- 1 Nov 2027 to 31 Oct 2031 (4 years)
- Suitable for
- Small and medium sized businesses (SMEs); Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs)
Procedure
- Notice type
- UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
- Current stage
- Planning
- Stages so far
- Planning
- Published on
- Find a Tender Service
Not stated in the notice: procurement method, awardee scale.
Values
Not stated in the notice: tender value, lots value, awards value, contracts value.
Status
- Tender
- Planned
- Lots
- Planned
Not stated in the notice: awards, contracts.
References
- Find a Tender notice
- 073773-2026
- Open Contracting ID
- ocds-h6vhtk-04e943
- CPV code
- 85100000 - Health services
- CPV division
- 85 - Health and social work services
Location
- Local authority
- East Devon
- Town
- Exeter
- Postcode
- EX3 0NW
- Electoral ward
- Clyst Valley
- Constituency
- Exmouth and Exeter East
- Delivery area
- North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
- Region
- South West
- Sub-region
- Devon CC
- Area
- Devon
- Country
- England
Buyer
Contracting authority
- Organisation
- Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Authority
- Category
- Services
- Address
- Exeter, EX3 0NW · South West · England
Not stated in the notice: contact, phone.
Documents and links
- UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice, 04 Aug 2026find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073773-2026
- UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice, 28 Jul 2026find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071046-2026
- UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice, 30 Sep 2025find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060959-2025
- UK1 - Pipeline Notice, 30 Sep 2025find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060956-2025
- UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice, 25 Jun 2025find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034981-2025
- UK1 - Pipeline Notice, 23 Apr 2025find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016510-2025
- UK1 - Pipeline Notice, 23 Apr 2025find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016504-2025
- UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice, 08 Apr 2025find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013628-2025
- UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice, 27 Mar 2025find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011449-2025
- UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice, 04 Mar 2025find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007862-2025
- UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice, 04 Mar 2025find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007804-2025
- Legislation.gov.uklegislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- OCDS record ocds-h6vhtk-04e943 (JSON)find-tender.service.gov.uk/api/1.0/ocdsReleasePackages/ocds-h…
Questions about this tender
When will the Occupational Health Services (Medical Services) - Preliminary Market Engagement… tender open?
Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Authority has not yet given a date for the tender notice. An early notice is the time to answer any market engagement questions and gather the evidence a bid will need.
How long is the Occupational Health Services (Medical Services) - Preliminary Market Engagement… contract?
The contract runs from 1 November 2027 to 31 October 2031 (4 years).
Who is the buyer for Occupational Health Services (Medical Services) - Preliminary Market Engagement…?
Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Authority, based in East Devon, South West.
How do I bid for Occupational Health Services (Medical Services) - Preliminary Market Engagement…?
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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What to do next
- Read the early notice in full.
- Answer any market engagement questions.
- Gather your evidence and case studies now.
- Check your policies are up to date.
- Watch for the tender notice.
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