Provision of Occupational Health Service and Health Surveillance Service to West College Scotland

West College Scotland, based in Paisley, awarded a contract for the provision of Occupational Health Service and Health Surveillance Service, under the title "Provision of Occupational Health Service and Health Surveillance Service to West College Scotland". The procurement, classified under the services category (CPV 85147000), was carried out using an open procedure as part of the London Universities Purchasing Consortium (LUPC) Framework Agreement for Occupational Health Services, specifically Lot 5 dedicated to Scotland. The award date was 29th July 2025, with a contract value of £234,161.6.

The contracting authority leveraged a mini-competition process to secure these services, focusing on the educational sector, with the scope including West College Scotland and its associated campuses located in the region of UKM83. This contract presents a substantial opportunity for businesses involved in the healthcare services sector, especially those specialising in occupational health. The award was made to Heales Health Services Ltd., an SME, indicating that small and medium enterprises with expertise in providing health surveillance and occupational health services are well-suited to compete in such tenders, particularly when leveraging existing framework agreements.

The focus on a mini-competition within a framework agreement highlights potential for other SMEs to engage in future opportunities that build on established procurement structures, fostering business growth within the healthcare service market.