Scope
Reference
GMCA 1361
Description
The procurement is for the provision of comprehensive Occupational Health (OH) services for Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service (GMFRS). Services must support staff health, fitness for duty, and legal compliance, tailored to the high-risk nature of fire and rescue roles.
The supplier is required to deliver a full OH solution, including digital portal access for case management and reporting. Core services include pre-employment medicals, health surveillance, management referrals, ill-health retirement assessments, and rehabilitation support. Specialist services include vaccinations, needle-stick injury response, psychiatric referrals, and 24/7 drug and alcohol testing. Infrastructure support may involve use of Agecroft Fire Station and mobile service delivery.
The contract demands performance against a robust KPI framework, regular reporting, and minimal system downtime. The supplier must provide fully qualified OH professionals and maintain high service standards. Procurement was conducted via an Open Competitive ITT process to ensure alignment.
Contract 1
Supplier
Contract value
- £2,578,464 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Date signed
2 October 2025
Contract dates
- 2 October 2025 to 31 August 2030
- Possible extension to 31 August 2032
- 6 years, 10 months, 30 days
Description of possible extension:
2 X 12
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 71317200 - Health and safety services
- 85100000 - Health services
Contract locations
- UKD - North West (England)
Key performance indicators
| Name | Reporting frequency |
|---|---|
| System specification continuously met | 1 months |
| System user data updated | 7 days |
| System available 24/7 with no loss of/interruption to service. | 1 months |
| Service function issues resolved: | 1 months |
| Any upgrades/hot-fixes to be implemented by the supplier within two weeks of request. | 1 months |
Signed contract documents
Nation Occupational Heath.pdf
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Supplier
NATION OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH LTD
- Companies House: 14528753
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PTZQ-7769-DHBT
First Floor,Swan Buildings
Manchester
M4 5JW
United Kingdom
Email: admin@nationoh.co.uk
Website: http://www.nationoh.co.uk
Region: UKD33 - Manchester
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 1
Contracting authority
Greater Manchester Combined Authority
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PXBN-3793-LCTQ
56 Oxford Street
Manchester
M1 6EU
United Kingdom
Region: UKD33 - Manchester
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government