Scope
Reference
DS501-25
Description
Occupational Health Services (Medicals) includes -
a) Medical questionnaires, screening, surveillance and examinations,
b) Management referrals,
c) Medical advice,
d) Ill-Health Retirement
The following is an indication of the highest volume areas of service requirements:
• Routine Medical Examinations - 450 per year
• Management Referrals - 210 per year
• New Recruit Medical Examinations - 150 per year
• Pre-Employment Questionnaires - 80 per year
• Hand and Vibration Checks - 30 per year
• Ill-Health Retirement Referrals - 15 per year
The services are currently delivered using a blended approach of services delivered at one of our three on-site clinics (Plymouth, Exeter and Taunton) and remote/virtual. On-site clinics are currently open four days per week (the total number of days across all three sites (two days are at the Exeter clinic)). The aim is to reduce to three clinic days in 2026 (the fourth day was added temporarily to clear a backlog of routine medicals).
The current contract is due to expire on 31st October 2027. The Invitation to Tender (for replacing this contract) is planned for publication in Autumn 2026. A framework agreement may be used to procure these services.
Details of the current contract can be found via this link - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033724-2022
Suppliers who may be interested in this opportunity can prepare by registering on our e-tendering portal where this opportunity is likely to be tendered in due course. The e-tendering portal is located at:
https://sell2.in-tend.co.uk/blpd/home
The e-tendering portal is free to use. Suppliers can find guidance on using the e-tendering portal via: https://bluelightcommercial.police.uk/media/2284/sell2bluelight-in-tend-full-supplier-guide.pdf
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 November 2027 to 31 October 2031
- Possible extension to 31 October 2034
- 7 years
Main category
Services
CPV classifications
- 85100000 - Health services
Contract locations
- UKK - South West (England)
Participation
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Publication date of tender notice (estimated)
14 October 2026
Procedure
Special regime
Light touch
Contracting authority
Devon & Somerset Fire & Rescue Authority
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PNLD-1131-HTWN
Service Headquarters
Exeter
EX3 0NW
United Kingdom
Email: procurement@dsfire.gov.uk
Region: UKK43 - Devon CC
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government