Who won: Occupational Health Services - Associated British Ports

A public sector contract from ASSOCIATED BRITISH PORTS. Below: what it involves and how to write a winning bid for it.

Buyer

ASSOCIATED BRITISH PORTS

Published

10 September 2026

Region

UKI32

About this contract

Associated British Ports (ABP) is looking to appoint an experienced Occupational Health provider to deliver a consistent, high‑quality service across its UK port locations. The contract will include responsibility for managing and delivering a wide range of occupational health services, including: • Pre‑employment medical assessments, including drug and alcohol testing • Safety‑critical medicals and ongoing health surveillance • Occupational health referrals and management support • A 24/7 absence reporting and clinical advice helpline • Onsite Essential Health MOT clinics • Physiotherapy services • Support with wellbeing campaigns and general occupational health advice The successful provider will be expected to deliver services in line with recognised professional standards and ABP’s Occupational Health Policy. Assessments will be carried out by appropriately qualified clinicians and may be delivered face‑to‑face, by video, or by telephone, depending on the service and business need. The service must be available across all ABP’s UK locations, with clinic sites located as close as reasonably possible to employees’ place of work or home to minimise travel and disruption. Th

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