Scope
Reference
PROC KB ITT 1555
Description
The University of Derby is seeking to appoint a provider to deliver Occupational Health Services for Students, as part of the onboarding process for Health, Social Care and Education programmes at the University of Derby.
Provision is required across the academic year (August to July)
The commencement date of the Contract is 1 April 2026 for three years in duration, with the option to extend for a further one year.
Full details will be included in the Invitation to Tender.
The conditions for participation are that "Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations 2006" as amended by the "Collective Redundancies and Transfer of Undertaking (Protection of Employment) (Amendment) Regulation 2014" (TUPE) will apply to this contract.
Suppliers are advised to obtain their own legal advice and carry out due diligence.
Total value (estimated)
- £1,500,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2029
- Possible extension to 31 March 2030
- 4 years
Description of possible extension:
The Contract may be extended by one year after the initial term.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 85000000 - Health and social work services
Contract locations
- UKF - East Midlands (England)
Participation
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
17 November 2025, 2:00pm
Tender submission deadline
21 November 2025, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
28 February 2026
Award criteria
| Name | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quality | Quality 70 % |
Quality | 70% |
| Price | Price 30% |
Price | 30% |
Other information
Applicable trade agreements
- Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Documents
Associated tender documents
https://www.derby.ac.uk/services/finance/procurement-suppliers-and-tendering/supplier-info/suppliers-responding-to-negotiations/
Link and guide on responding to Negotiation (Tenders) on the University of Derby's Oracle system.
PLEASE NOTE if you have not registered as a supplier on the University of Derby's Oracle portal you will need to register first before being able to access the Tender.
Technical specifications to be met
https://www.derby.ac.uk/services/finance/procurement-suppliers-and-tendering/supplier-info/prospective-suppliers/
Link for registering as a supplier on the University of Derby's Oracle portal.
PLEASE NOTE if you have already registered as a supplier you will not need to register again.
Contracting authority
UNIVERSITY OF DERBY
- Companies House: 03079282
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PBVB-7935-WGYQ
Kedleston Road
Derby
DE22 1GB
United Kingdom
Email: procurement@derby.ac.uk
Website: http://www.derby.ac.uk
Region: UKF11 - Derby
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government