Tender

Access to Work Mental Health Support Services (MHSS)

DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS

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Tender

24 Nov 2017 at 16:24

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Work and Pensions is conducting a tender process for the "Access to Work Mental Health Support Services (MHSS)" aimed at delivering mental health support across England, Wales, and Scotland under the Access to Work Programme. This initiative falls within the miscellaneous health services category and is valued at £28,400,000. The tender is currently active, with a submission deadline set for 18 December 2017. The contract is expected to commence on 30 July 2018 and run until 29 July 2022. The procurement is classified under the Light Touch Regime, specifically addressing social and health-related services.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in mental health services and support, particularly those classified as small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Companies that can provide innovative solutions to enable individuals with mental health issues to thrive in the workplace will be well-positioned to compete. Engaging in this tender could lead to sustained contracts with a major government department, thereby bolstering the successful bidder's capability and reputation in the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Access to Work Mental Health Support Services (MHSS)

Notice Description

The Department for Work and Pensions wishes to establish two (2) contracts, each with a different supplier, to deliver Mental Health Support Services under the Access to Work Programme on a national basis (excluding Northern Ireland). In respect of each contract, Services are to be delivered throughout England, Wales and Scotland. The service is to provide a DWP support measure for customers with a mental health issue or condition and the service aims to enable more people with mental health issues/conditions to stay in, advance and flourish in work. Full details of the required service are set out in the Specification. This is a notice for social and specific services in accordance with Directive 2014/24/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council Article 74 and regulation 75 of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. The procurement of Access to Work Mental Health Support Service Contract falls under Schedule 3 of the Public Contract Regulations 2015 (Regulations) (Health, Social and Related Services Category) (known commonly as the "Light Touch Regime"). Additional information: The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at: https://dwp.bravosolutions.co.uk Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via: https://dwp.bravosolutions.co.uk Electronic communication requires the use of tools and devices that are not generally available. Unrestricted and full direct access to these tools and devices is possible, free of charge, at: https://dwp.bravosolutions.co.uk

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-11a7bfdf-ed19-44ee-93d1-73666dedde25
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e211a351-93cf-4c7c-92c5-40866233e5e7
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85140000 - Miscellaneous health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£28,400,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Nov 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
18 Dec 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
29 Jul 2018 - 29 Jul 2022 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1H 9NA
Post Town
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England), TLL Wales, TLM Scotland
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Further Information

Notice Documents

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