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Functional Assessment Service (FAS) 2024 [modification of contract only]

DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS

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22 Dec 2025 at 11:53

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05 Nov 2025 at 12:44

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP), located in Sheffield, England, concluded a procurement process with the award for the "Functional Assessment Service (FAS) 2024" contract, focusing on health and social work services. This selective procurement was conducted through a competitive dialogue above the threshold, with the awarding stage completed on 19th September 2023. The contract, valued at £2,769,913,640, runs from 2nd October 2023 to 6th September 2031. This notice highlights updates to existing contract documents for transparency, documenting modifications enacted by 1st January 2025, with the latest publication on 22nd December 2025.

This significant contract offers substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for large-scale enterprises proficient in health and social work services. The procurement is suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to participate alongside large corporations, given the extensive scope of services required over several years. Companies like MAXIMUS UK Services Limited, CAPITA Business Services Limited, SERCO Limited, and INGEUS UK LTD have already secured roles as suppliers, indicating a robust competitive environment and potential for valuable partnerships and service delivery expansions within the respective industry categories.

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Notice Title

Functional Assessment Service (FAS) 2024 [modification of contract only]

Notice Description

This notice does not relate to a new contract opportunity or award. The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is publishing updated contract documents for transparency purposes only, reflecting changes made to the contract up to and including 01 January 2025. Please note that the documents below replaces those within the original publication on 16 October 2023 See https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/803dffa5-fd46-4361-ac8e-e558504437d2 for linked notice.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7aa9376b-54b0-46a9-b207-71fbee264e22
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0a1b1464-d07b-4062-b948-23151d0b5ad3
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive dialogue (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£2,769,913,640 £1B-£10B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£2,769,913,640 £1B-£10B
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
7 Nov 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Sep 20232 years ago
Contract Period
1 Oct 2023 - 6 Sep 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
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
SHEFFIELD
Postcode
S1 2FD
Post Town
Sheffield
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE32 Sheffield
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Sheffield
Electoral Ward
City
Westminster Constituency
Sheffield Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
4
Supplier Names

CAPITA BUSINESS SERVICES

INGEUS

MAXIMUS UK SERVICES

SERCO

Further Information

Notice Documents

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