Occupational Health Services Contract for University of Portsmouth
Summary
The University of Portsmouth has published a contract notice for Occupational Health Services. The contract, valued at £250,000 excluding VAT, is with Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust and covers the period from March 18, 2026, to August 31, 2026. This notice is an extension while the university reviews its overall OH provision.
What changed
This notice details a contract for Occupational Health Services awarded by the University of Portsmouth to Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust. The contract, valued at £250,000 (excluding VAT) and running from March 18, 2026, to August 31, 2026, is an extension to cover initial health clearance and ongoing support for healthcare students undertaking clinical placements. The university is undertaking this extension while it reviews its broader occupational health provision for both students and staff, with a view to a full retender before the end of 2026.
This is primarily an informational notice regarding a procurement exercise. Regulated entities involved in providing similar services or educational institutions managing student health clearance should note the scope and duration of this contract. While no immediate compliance actions are required for external parties based on this notice, it signals a review of OH provision by the University of Portsmouth, which may lead to future tendering opportunities or changes in service requirements.
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Contract
Occupational Health Services
- University of Portsmouth Higher Education Corporation UK7: Contract details notice - Procurement Act 2023 - view information about notice types
Notice identifier: 2026/S 000-024556
Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-066d70
Published 18 March 2026, 12:28pm
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Scope Contract 1. Occupational Health Provision Procedure Supplier Contracting authority
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Description
The University of Portsmouth requires a comprehensive Occupational Health (OH) service to provide both initial health clearance and ongoing support to healthcare students undertaking programmes that include clinical placements. This service encompasses pre-placement OH screening, required vaccinations, and the management of any health-related issues arising while students are engaged in practical training.
Due to significant growth in healthcare-related programmes, the number of students requiring OH assessment and support has increased over recent academic years, resulting in a service provision of substantial value. A reliable and continuous OH service is essential to ensure students are cleared within appropriate timeframes to commence their placements. Any interruption or delay in service delivery would risk students being unable to attend placements, which would negatively impact their progression.
The service operates on an annual cycle aligned to the academic year. Planning typically begins in April, with operational activity commencing in July to prepare for student enrolment in September. Service delivery continues throughout the year, providing both initial screening and the ongoing management of health issues that emerge during placement activity.
The requirement is delivered via annual Service Level Agreements (SLAs), based on actual student numbers for each academic cohort.
The University is placing this extension while we review our OH provision across the University for both Students and Staff with a view of retendering before the end of 2026.
Contract 1. Occupational Health Provision
Supplier
Contract value
- £250,000 excluding VAT
- £300,000 including VAT Below the relevant threshold
Date signed
18 March 2026
Contract dates
- 18 March 2026 to 31 August 2026
- 5 months, 14 days
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
Company health services
Contract locations
- UKJ - South East (England)
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - unknown
Special regime
Light touch
Supplier
Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PBDT-9319-TTHZ Queen Alexandra Hospital Southwick Hill Road
Cosham
PO6 3LY
United Kingdom
Email: provider.tenders@porthosp.nhs.uk
Region: UKJ31 - Portsmouth
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): No
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Contract 1. Occupational Health Provision
Contracting authority
University of Portsmouth Higher Education Corporation
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PWYV-2655-NPMQ University House
Portsmouth
PO1 2UP
United Kingdom
Contact name: Amy Hands
Email: procurement@port.ac.uk
Website: http://www.port.ac.uk /
Region: UKJ31 - Portsmouth
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government
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