Tender

DHSC: Re-Procurement of Employers' Organisation Services Contract

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE

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Tender

24 Dec 2024 at 13:08

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) is seeking to re-procure an Employers' Organisation Services Contract, aimed at supporting workforce policy development within DHSC for the entire NHS in England. This contract, classified under the health services category, will consist of eight distinct work programmes covering various aspects of workforce policy. The procurement process is in the tender stage, with interested parties required to apply via the Atamis e-sourcing portal by 18th February 2025. The contract is valued at £42,000,000 and will run from 1st January 2026 until 1st January 2031. The delivery addresses are located in London, SW1H 0EU, United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in health and government supporting services, particularly those experienced in workforce policy, education, international recruitment, and staff engagement. The competitive procedure with negotiation means that firms with robust strategies and innovative approaches to workforce issues will be well-suited to compete. Though the contract does not specifically target SMEs or VCSEs, larger organisations capable of fulfilling the extensive requirements detailed across the annual work programmes will find considerable potential for business growth.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

DHSC: Re-Procurement of Employers' Organisation Services Contract

Notice Description

To support workforce policy development within DHSC by feeding in a unified employer voice from across the whole NHS in England, The Contract will consist of 8 work programmes covering workforce policy which will be agreed on an annual basis. The proposed work programmes are as follows: Work Programme 1: Pay and Contracts Work Programme 2: Education, skills, and redesign of workforce Work Programme 3: International Recruitment Work Programme 4: Workforce Supply and Retention Work Programme 5: Pensions and total reward Work Programme 6: Employment services Work Programme 7: Staff Experience Work Programme 8: Staff Engagement including Social Partnership Forum (SPF) Communications is an overarching deliverable across all work programmes The aims of this contract are to: Support the NHS with the development, implementation and delivery of workforce policies Build and maintain networks with NHS senior workforce leaders Execute the deliverables detailed in Work Programmes 1-9 inclusive on an annual basis Respond and action any ad hoc requirements of DHSC i.e., any changes in legislation or to reflect any changes in ministerial/DHSC priority over the course of the year. Additional information: To express interest and participate in the tender, please register and apply via Atamis e-sourcing portal https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome. Should Tenderers have any queries, or having problems using the portal, they should contact Helpdesk at: Phone: 0800 9956035 E-mail: support-health@atamis.co.uk

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-657121fe-2be4-4f89-b31f-6d8cf92eb2f7
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b633860f-31d9-42c9-babf-59a6977b8c16
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive procedure with negotiation (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

75130000 - Supporting services for the government

85100000 - Health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£42,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Dec 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
18 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jan 2026 - 1 Jan 2031 Over 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 OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE
Contact Name
Joe Smith
Contact Email
joe.smith1@dhsc.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1H 0EU
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
Not specified
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Further Information

Notice Documents

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