Award

Managing Sickness Absences in SMEs: Phase2

DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS

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AwardUpdate

16 Apr 2018 at 12:16

AwardUpdate

08 Feb 2018 at 12:38

Award

31 Jan 2018 at 12:28

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "Managing Sickness Absences in SMEs: Phase 2" is being conducted by the Department for Work and Pensions, based in Leeds, England. This initiative, part of a joint Work and Health Unit project, focuses on research and innovation services to assist small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in managing the first four weeks of employee sickness absence. The procurement is at the Award stage, with a contract value of £164,598.83 established following the completion of the tender phase, which concluded on 5th September 2017. The contract period runs from 29th November 2017 to 28th November 2018, and the procurement method employed is a selective, restricted procedure.

This tender opens up significant opportunities for businesses involved in health and social work services, particularly those with innovative solutions geared towards absentee management in the workplace. SMEs and voluntary community sector enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly well-suited to compete, given their capacity to provide diverse and tailored approaches that can effectively facilitate employee return-to-work processes. Participation in this initiative could enhance the growth potential of businesses looking to deliver impactful health management services within the SME sector.

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Notice Title

Managing Sickness Absences in SMEs: Phase2

Notice Description

The Provision of Research and Innovation Services for Managing Sickness Absences in Small and Medium Enterprises: Phase 2, a Joint Work and Health Unit initiative. The Authority is seeking to encourage an innovative and creative approach from tenderers supporting SMEs to manage the first four weeks of sickness absence within their workforce, in a way that best facilitates a return to work for their employees. Phase 1 - the Department contracted with four suppliers to develop a feasibility study into reducing sickness absences. In Phase 2, the Department will contract with 2 of the Phase 1 suppliers to research and develop their feasibility study into a working prototype.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c6a2b07f-de2c-4bfe-8727-3456dec4cc5b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/884476d4-7ea1-450d-8147-e81605a71cb9
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£82,938 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£164,598 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Apr 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
5 Sep 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Dec 20178 years ago
Contract Period
29 Nov 2017 - 28 Nov 2018 6-12 months
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
Stephen Lees
Contact Email
stephen.lees@dwp.gsi.gov.uk
Contact Phone
0113 23 27843

Buyer Location

Locality
LEEDS
Postcode
LS2 7UA
Post Town
Leeds
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE42 Leeds
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Little London & Woodhouse
Westminster Constituency
Leeds Central and Headingley

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

HEALTHY WORKING FUTURES

KINGSTON UNIVERSITY HIGHER EDUCATION

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