Scope
Reference
CPT_24_48
Description
The National Audit Office (NAO), the UK's independent public spending watchdog, is awarding contracts to suppliers experienced in providing comprehensive Occupational Health (OH) service comprised of Health Assessment Questionnaires, Management Referrals, DSE Assessments, Immunisation Programmes, Employee Assistance Programme and Health Screening services.
These services have strategic importance and will be a key enabler of NAO performance and productivity.
The awarded service contract will be divided into the following 3 lots:
• Lot 1 Occupational Health services
• Lot 2 Employment Assistance programme
• Lot 3 Health Screening
The new contracts will run for an initial period of 3 years from Wednesday 1st April 2026 until Saturday 31st March 2029, with the option to further extend for a period of up to 2 years (by 2 periods of 12 months) until Monday 31st March 2031 at the NAO's discretion.
Lot 1. Occupational Health (OH) Services
Description
We are seeking to award a contract to a supplier who will be expected to deliver Occupational Health (OH) Services to staff based in the NAO London and Newcastle officesThe estimated value for this lot will be up to £615k inclusive of VAT
Lot 2. Employment Assistance programme
Description
We are seeking to award a contract to a supplier who will be expected to deliver Employment Assistance programme service to staff based in the NAO London and Newcastle officesThe estimated value for this lot will be up to £110k inclusive of VAT
Lot 3. Health screening services
Description
We are seeking to award a contract to a supplier who will be expected to deliver Health screening service to staff based in the NAO London and Newcastle officesThe estimated value for this lot will be up to £600k inclusive of VAT
Contract 1. Lot 1. Occupational Health (OH) Services
Lots
Lot 1. Occupational Health (OH) Services
Supplier
Contract value
- £512,500 excluding VAT
- £615,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Award decision date
5 December 2025
Date assessment summaries were sent to tenderers
5 December 2025
Standstill period
- End: 16 December 2025
- 8 working days
Earliest date the contract will be signed
16 January 2026
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2029
- Possible extension to 31 March 2031
- 5 years
Description of possible extension:
The new contracts will run for an initial period of 3 years from Wednesday 1st April 2026 until Saturday 31st March 2029, with the option to further extend for a period of up to 2 years (by 2 periods of 12 months) until Monday 31st March 2031 at the NAO's discretion.
Main procurement category
Services
Options
The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid.
The NAO reserves the right, during the term of the contract, to:
• Procure additional occupational health services, including but not limited to health screening, EAP enhancements, and specialist assessments; and
• Obtain additional professional services, such as configuration, training, and consultancy, at the rates specified in the contract.
These options may be exercised at any time during the contract period to ensure flexibility and scalability in meeting the NAO's evolving needs. This provision is included in accordance with Section 31 of the Procurement Act 2023.
CPV classifications
- 85140000 - Miscellaneous health services
- 85312300 - Guidance and counselling services
- 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Contract 2. Lot 2 Employment Assistance programme (EAP)
Lots
Lot 2. Employment Assistance programme
Supplier
Contract value
- £91,666.67 excluding VAT
- £110,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Award decision date
5 December 2025
Date assessment summaries were sent to tenderers
5 December 2025
Standstill period
- End: 16 December 2025
- 8 working days
Earliest date the contract will be signed
16 January 2026
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2029
- Possible extension to 31 March 2031
- 5 years
Description of possible extension:
The new contracts will run for an initial period of 3 years from Wednesday 1st April 2026 until Saturday 31st March 2029, with the option to further extend for a period of up to 2 years (by 2 periods of 12 months) until Monday 31st March 2031 at the NAO's discretion.
Main procurement category
Services
Options
The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid.
The NAO reserves the right, during the term of the contract, to:
• Procure additional occupational health services, including but not limited to health screening, EAP enhancements, and specialist assessments; and
• Obtain additional professional services, such as configuration, training, and consultancy, at the rates specified in the contract.
These options may be exercised at any time during the contract period to ensure flexibility and scalability in meeting the NAO's evolving needs. This provision is included in accordance with Section 31 of the Procurement Act 2023.
CPV classifications
- 85140000 - Miscellaneous health services
- 85312300 - Guidance and counselling services
- 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Contract 3. Lot 3 Health Screening (HS)
Lots
Lot 3. Health screening services
Supplier
Contract value
- £500,000 excluding VAT
- £600,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Award decision date
5 December 2025
Date assessment summaries were sent to tenderers
5 December 2025
Standstill period
- End: 16 December 2025
- 8 working days
Earliest date the contract will be signed
16 January 2026
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2029
- Possible extension to 31 March 2031
- 5 years
Description of possible extension:
The new contracts will run for an initial period of 3 years from Wednesday 1st April 2026 until Saturday 31st March 2029, with the option to further extend for a period of up to 2 years (by 2 periods of 12 months) until Monday 31st March 2031 at the NAO's discretion.
Main procurement category
Services
Options
The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid.
The NAO reserves the right, during the term of the contract, to:
• Procure additional occupational health services, including but not limited to health screening, EAP enhancements, and specialist assessments; and
• Obtain additional professional services, such as configuration, training, and consultancy, at the rates specified in the contract.
These options may be exercised at any time during the contract period to ensure flexibility and scalability in meeting the NAO's evolving needs. This provision is included in accordance with Section 31 of the Procurement Act 2023.
CPV classifications
- 85140000 - Miscellaneous health services
- 85312300 - Guidance and counselling services
- 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Information about tenders
Lot 1. Occupational Health (OH) Services
- 10 tenders received
- 3 tenders assessed in the final stage:
- 2 submitted by small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- 0 submitted by voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
- 1 supplier awarded contracts
- 2 suppliers unsuccessful (details included for contracts over £5 million)
Lot 2. Employment Assistance programme
- 7 tenders received
- 1 tender assessed in the final stage:
- 1 submitted by small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- 0 submitted by voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
- 1 supplier awarded contracts
- 0 suppliers unsuccessful (details included for contracts over £5 million)
Lot 3. Health screening services
- 9 tenders received
- 4 tenders assessed in the final stage:
- 2 submitted by small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- 0 submitted by voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
- 1 supplier awarded contracts
- 3 suppliers unsuccessful (details included for contracts over £5 million)
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Suppliers
HEALTH PARTNERS GROUP LIMITED
- Companies House: 10284664
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PJJL-4477-HTDM
The Roller Mill
Uckfield
TN22 5AA
United Kingdom
Email: tenders@healthpartners.uk.com
Website: https://www.healthpartnersgroup.com
Region: UKJ22 - East Sussex CC
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): No
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 1. Lot 1. Occupational Health (OH) Services
MEDIGOLD HEALTH CONSULTANCY LIMITED
- Companies House: 03507491
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PHMM-7835-PLTX
Medigold House
Northampton
NN4 7BF
United Kingdom
Email: tenders@medigold-health.com
Website: https://www.medigold-health.com
Region: UKF24 - West Northamptonshire
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): No
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 3. Lot 3 Health Screening (HS)
VITA HEALTH WELLNESS LIMITED
- Companies House: 02456305
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PZWV-8193-JBMW
3 Dorset Rise
London
EC4Y 8EN
United Kingdom
Email: bids@vhg.co.uk
Website: https://www.vitahealthgroup.co.uk/
Region: UKI31 - Camden and City of London
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): No
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 2. Lot 2 Employment Assistance programme (EAP)
Contracting authority
National Audit Office
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PBHM-8926-YDNL
157-197 Buckingham Palace Road
London
SW1W 9SP
United Kingdom
Email: NAO.Procurement@nao.org.uk
Region: UKI32 - Westminster
Organisation type: Public authority - central government