Our contract with our current provider is due to expire, and a new procurement exercise is necessary to continue to provide Occupational Health services to our employees. The provision of an Occupational Health service promotes employee health and wellbeing, complies with legal and regulatory obligations and supports business efficiency by reducing costs associated with sickness absence.

The decision to procure a new contract rather than extend with our current provider was to advance our offering with a requirement of an online portal, which our current provider does not have.

On the completion of the procurement exercise which was conducted in line with the council’s contract procedure rules, and the Invitation to Tender (ITT) via the e-tendering portal, the Occupational Health Services contract has been awarded to Heales Medical. The contract will take effect from 1st April 2024 and will last up to five years.