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Health and Disability Assessment Services

DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS

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29 Apr 2022 at 10:03

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Work and Pensions is seeking suppliers for the "Health and Disability Assessment Services" contract, classified under health and social work services. The contract is set in the Yorkshire and the Humber region of the United Kingdom and has a significant value of £1.238 billion. It has reached the award stage, having been awarded to Maximus UK Services Ltd on 29 October 2014, with the contract period running until 31 July 2023. This procurement was conducted using a selective method, specifically a competitive procedure with negotiation, highlighting the need for qualified suppliers to engage in the tendering process.

This contract presents considerable opportunities for growth, particularly for businesses in health and social services, assessment and consultancy sectors. Companies that specialize in conducting independent assessments related to health issues, possess a strong workforce of qualified healthcare professionals, and can manage comprehensive evidence-gathering processes will be well-positioned to compete. Additionally, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) may find roles within this contract, given its emphasis on partnering with local and national organisations.

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Notice Title

Health and Disability Assessment Services

Notice Description

The Contract relates to the provision of 'social and other specific services' within the meaning of Schedule 3 of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (SI 2015/102) and is critical to the provision of statutory "ESA" and Universal Credit welfare and other benefits for both DWP and Other Government Departments. The supplier will carry out an objective and independent assessment of the impact of health conditions and disabilities on claimants which is essential to the process of determining entitlement to these benefits. The supplier will carry out this assessment and provide information and advice to support the Authority's decision making processes. The key elements of the service will include: - The consideration of a claimant's health conditions or disabilities and the impact on their capability to work; - Assessing individuals against criteria prescribed by the Authority; - The delivery of functional assessments to support the above; - The gathering and consideration of evidence to support the above including, where necessary, paying appropriate fees to gather evidence; - The completion of reports, including advice, to the Authority and other Government Departments; - The referral of assessment reports and any associated evidence to the Authority; - Interpretation and advice to the Authority on technical evidence; - Follow up liaison with the Authority in relation to assessments, including the provision of relevant health professional expertise as required; - The administration and management of the service, including scheduling face-to-face assessments, ensuring they are completed within the timescales set down by the Authority; - The recruitment, training and ongoing support of healthcare professionals, including liaison with relevant professional bodies; - The development of guidance in conjunction with the Authority; - The provision of an enquiry service for individuals being assessed; - The provision of a quality control regime, including a complaints function; - The provision of management information as defined by the Authority; - Initiatives and liaison with relevant organizations to support the provision of evidence; - Liaison and working with local and national partners, including disability organisations, and health professional bodies; and - Support for Test and Learn activity

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-99116e42-20e9-48ff-aac2-b0f53e91f01b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9bdd9fa5-0a4c-4484-a853-702b9683db80
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 procedure with negotiation (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
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
£1,238,000,000 £1B-£10B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,238,000,000 £1B-£10B
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Apr 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Sep 2014Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Oct 201411 years ago
Contract Period
29 Oct 2014 - 31 Jul 2023 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
Not specified
Contact Email
emma.sloan@dwp.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1H 9DA
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
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MAXIMUS UK SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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