Tender

Access to Work Holistic Assessments

DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS

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14 Jun 2017 at 11:27

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18 Nov 2016 at 20:15

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Work and Pensions is seeking to establish contracts for "Access to Work Holistic Assessments" under the Access to Work Programme, with a budget of £15 million. This procurement falls within the health and social work services industry and covers service delivery across England, Wales, and Scotland. The current procurement stage is in the award phase, and the contract period commences from June 5, 2017, to June 4, 2021. The initial tender deadline was December 9, 2016, and this process is being conducted under the open procurement method, specifically the light touch regime as stipulated in the Public Contracts Regulations 2015.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses focused on social service delivery and assessment, particularly those that are small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Companies specialising in facilitation and support for individuals with disabilities may find this contract aligns with their services, allowing them to expand their capabilities and foster growth by engaging in this critical public sector initiative.

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Notice Title

Access to Work Holistic Assessments

Notice Description

The Department for Work and Pensions wishes to establish contracts with two seperate suppliers to deliver Holistic Assessment services under the Access to Work Programme on a national basis. Services will be delivered throughout England, Wales and Scotland. The Assessments must take into account a customer's disability, explore relevant factors that may create workplace barriers and produce a report that identifies options with regard to overcoming them. This is a notice for social and specific services in accordance with Directive 2014/24/EU Article 74. The procurement of Access to Work Holistic Assessment Services Contract falls under Schedule 3 of the Public Contract Regulations 2015 (Regulations) (Health, Social and Related Services Category) This procurement is being conducted under the "light touch regime" and therefore is subject to limited regulation and will be conducted in accordance with Regulations 74 to 76 of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6bf7b179-adca-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8d7d6543-450b-4dd7-a5da-0a5f7202f0db
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£15,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 May 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
9 Dec 2016Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
4 Jun 2017 - 3 Jun 2023 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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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