Hereford and Worcester Fire Authority Awards Occupational Health Services Contract

Hereford and Worcester Fire Authority has awarded a contract for the provision of occupational health support services to Heales Health Services Ltd following a competitive procurement process.

The contract is valued at £914,986.02 including VAT and will support the delivery of occupational health services across the Authority.

The agreement is scheduled to commence on 1 September 2026 and run for an initial five-year term until 31 August 2031. The Authority has included options to extend the contract by two further one-year periods, potentially taking the arrangement through to 1 September 2033.

The procurement was conducted using a Competitive Flexible Procedure under a concession arrangement and attracted strong market interest, with six tenders received and assessed.

Contract Details

Contracting Authority: Hereford and Worcester Fire Authority

Contract Title: Occupational Health Support Services

Reference: HWFRS/206

Supplier: Heales Health Services Ltd

Contract Value: £914,986.02 including VAT (£762,488.35 excluding VAT)

Award Date: 1 June 2026

Contract Period: 1 September 2026 to 31 August 2031

Extension Option: Two additional one-year extensions, potentially extending the contract to 1 September 2033

Procedure: Competitive Flexible Procedure

Special Regime: Concession

CPV Code: 85100000 – Health services

The contract will support the Authority’s occupational health requirements, helping to provide specialist health services that support workforce wellbeing and operational readiness across the organisation.

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