Scope
Reference
25.PD.18B
Description
Provision of Occupational Health Services to University Employees.
Contract 1. Occupational Health
Supplier
Contract value
- £550,000 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Award decision date
17 February 2026
Earliest date the contract will be signed
2 March 2026
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 May 2026 to 30 April 2028
- Possible extension to 30 April 2031
- 5 years
Description of possible extension:
Contract allows for 3 x 12 month extensions subject to agreement between the parties that performance and service still meets the University's requirements and expectations.
Main procurement category
Services
Options
The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid.
The University may elect to incorporate an Employee Assistance Program into the main contract when its current contract with a different supplier expires. Contract value is an estimate as will depend on whether optional extensions are taken up and whether EAP is incorporated, will also depend on number of employees requiring the services.
CPV classifications
- 85147000 - Company health services
Contract locations
- UKJ32 - Southampton
Information about tenders
- 10 tenders received
- 10 tenders assessed in the final stage:
- 10 submitted by small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- 0 submitted by voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
- 1 supplier awarded contracts
- 9 suppliers unsuccessful (details included for contracts over £5 million)
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - open competition
Special regime
Light touch
Supplier
HEALTH & CARE MANAGEMENT LIMITED
- Companies House: 04702271
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PPVW-8151-QQTX
Ground Floor Interchange
Croydon
CR0 2RD
United Kingdom
Email: tenders@hcml.co.uk
Region: UKI62 - Croydon
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Contract 1. Occupational Health
Contracting authority
Southampton Solent University
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PRYP-4729-BYJL
East Park Terrace
Southampton
SO14 0YN
United Kingdom
Email: finance.procurement@solent.ac.uk
Website: http://www.solent.ac.uk
Region: UKJ32 - Southampton
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government