Scope
Reference
DN788294
Description
Dover District Council wishes to select and appoint a suitable Provider for the provision of Occupational Health Service and Employee Assistance Programme.
The Contract is anticipated to commence 1st December 2025 for the OH and 1st February 2026 for the EAP and will continue for 2 years with the option to extend for a further 2 years in yearly increments.
Expressions of interest will only be accepted via the Kent Business Portal. The completed ITT response is to be submitted electronically via the Kent Business Portal by no later than 12:00 hours on 26th September 2025
Total value (estimated)
- £168,000 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 December 2025 to 30 November 2027
- Possible extension to 30 November 2029
- 4 years
Description of possible extension:
2 yearly extensions are available to be taken in agreement with both parties in yearly increments as set out below.
1st Extension - 1 x 12 months 1.12.2027 - 30.11.2028
2nd Extension - 1 x 12 months 1.12.2028 - 30.11.2029
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 85100000 - Health services
Contract locations
- UKJ44 - East Kent
Participation
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
19 September 2025, 12:00pm
Tender submission deadline
26 September 2025, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Expressions of interest will only be accepted via the Kent Business Portal www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk . Completed Response Documents are to be submitted electronically via the Kent Business Portal by no later than 12.00 hrs on the 26th September 2025.
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Award criteria
Bids will be evaluated as follows:-
Cost 50%
Quality 40% with a further 10% for demonstration/presentation from the top 3 ranked bidders from the initial price/quality evaluation
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - open competition
Contracting authority
Dover District Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PWJX-1894-TZPX
Council Offices, White Cliffs Business Park
Whitfield, Dover
CT16 3PJ
United Kingdom
Email: procurement@dover.gov.uk
Region: UKJ44 - East Kent
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government