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WorkWell (Expansion) NST (National Support Team)

DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS

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23 Jul 2026 at 07:27

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Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process described is managed by the Department for Work and Pensions, located in London, United Kingdom. The contract, titled "WorkWell (Expansion) NST (National Support Team)," involves the delivery of training programme services under the industry category of Learning and Training Services. This selective procurement method was conducted as a call-off from a framework agreement under the Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) RM6219. The tender reached the award stage, with a contract awarded on 1st July 2026, and the process was completed by 23rd July 2026. The contract is valued at £6,600,000, set to commence on 1st July 2026 and run until 31st March 2029, encompassing services across England.

This tender presents significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs), as specified in the procurement's suitability criteria. Businesses specialising in training programmes with the capacity to operate within England could find this opportunity highly advantageous. With an active contract awarded to Social Finance Ltd., this procurement underscores the importance of possessing a track record in delivering innovative support services, which could further bolster business prospects within the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

WorkWell (Expansion) NST (National Support Team)

Notice Description

Awarded Contract - WorkWell (Expansion) NST - Call Off Contract - Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) RM6219, Learning and Training Services. Date of award: 1 July 2026

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-42f08b01-e167-47de-ae3a-b64876170c49
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b8ac22e8-adc9-4c88-8594-1609d28cd04f
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic, Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80521000 - Training programme services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£6,600,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£4,810,250 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
5 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jun 20261 months ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOCIAL FINANCE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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