Occupational Health Services Market Engagement

The University of Gloucestershire is conducting a market engagement exercise to shape its future procurement strategy for Occupational Health Services. The university currently operates two separate occupational health services: (1) a student service providing health screening, immunisations, occupational health assessments, and placement clearances for approximately 1,400 healthcare and 300 education students enrolled in placement-based programmes; and (2) a specialist occupational health service for approximately 1,000 university staff, delivering independent professional advice on fitness for work, workplace adjustments, rehabilitation, and return-to-work planning. The university seeks to understand: market interest in providing accessible, locally-based occupational health services for both staff and students; whether providers can deliver both services under a single contract; and the advantages, challenges, and delivery model options available. The successful approach must ensure impartial, responsive, and accessible services that support informed decision-making by managers and HR while promoting a proactive and preventative approach to employee health and wellbeing. This is an information-gathering exercise only and does not constitute a formal procurement or commitment to any future contractual arrangement.