AwardedAwarded 27 October 2026

BSP-26-002 Occupational Health Services

Education Authority · Education

In brief

Education Authority awarded care and healthcare work to Blackwell Associates Limited on 27 October 2026.

The notice gives a value of £3,100,000 excluding VAT.

The contract runs for 3 years, up to 6 years with extensions, starting 1 December 2026.

The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.

Built from the notice's own fields. Always check the official notice before you bid.

What the notice says

The Education Authority intends to award a Contract for Occupational Health Services to one supplier. The Supplier shall provide services, as and when required and on a call-off basis. The range of Occupational Health services to be provided include: Core services • Pre-employment health assessments for prospective employees • Post entry employment medical services Other services • Provision of expertise to assist EA to comply with health and safety Legislation • Provision of expertise which will assist the EA to comply with disability legislation • Miscellaneous OHS Additional Requirements The anticipated Contract length will be an initial 3 years with optional extension of up to 36 months.

Who won

Winner	Value	Dates
Blackwell Associates Limited 3 bids received	£3,100,000	Awarded 8 October 2026 1 December 2026 to 30 November 2029

Values as the award notice gives them, excluding VAT where stated.

Timeline

21 July 2026Tender notice · UK4, notice 068786-2026
13 October 2026Contract award notice · UK6, notice 096438-2026
27 October 2026Contract details notice · UK7, notice 101380-2026

About the buyer

Education AuthorityLast 12 months

Procurements

134

Awards

Suppliers it has used most for care

Blackwell Associates Limited1 contract
Pearson Education Limited1 contract

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From notice 068786-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 21 July 2026, last updated 27 October 2026. We last checked for changes on 27 October 2026.