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DSD Medical Support Services

Department for Communities formerly the Department for Social Development DSD

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01 Jul 2021 at 16:55

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Communities (DfC), formerly known as the Department for Social Development (DSD), is engaging in a continued procurement process for the provision of medical support services, specifically Work Capability Assessments, due to the ongoing impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic. The contract variation allows for a two-year extension from 1st August 2021 to 31st July 2023, following the completion of various health assessments essential for the delivery of statutory welfare benefits to vulnerable claimants in Northern Ireland. This process falls under the health and social work services category, and the procurement method utilised is limited, indicating that the award was made without prior publication of a call for competition, citing unforeseen circumstances due to the pandemic as the rationale.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses engaged in medical support services, particularly those capable of delivering high-quality health assessments and IT solutions. Companies that specialise in disability assessment services, social security administration, and consulting for healthcare initiatives would be well-positioned to compete, particularly as DfC seeks to implement further efficiencies and service improvements during the extension period. With periodic reviews scheduled, there may also be future opportunities for new entrants as the DfC plans to engage with the market regarding the transition of health assessment services post-contract period.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

DSD Medical Support Services

Notice Description

Further to the VEAT notice issued on 10 July 2020, REF. NO 2020/S 135-333759, DfC shall enter into a Contract Variation of the Medical Support Service Contract with the incumbent supplier following a period of 10 days from the date of publication of this notice in accordance with Regulation 72(1)(c). The Contract Variation provides for an extension of two (2) years from 01.08.2021 - 31.07.2023.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Continuation of the provision of work capability assessment services in Northern Ireland. For full details of the nature of the services please see OJEU 2007/S 063-077231.

Procurement Information

Award of a contract without prior publication of a call for competition in the Official Journal of the European Union in the cases listed below * The procurement falls outside the scope of application of the directive Explanation: On 5 March 2020, DWP published a PIN signalling its intent to re-procure its Health and Disability Assessment Services contract for the provision of Work Capability Assessment services in England, Scotland and Wales. The Department for Communities agreed to join the procurement with Northern Ireland constituting a separate Lot. The re-procurement of the HDAS Contract was in accordance with Section 7 of the PCR 2015. However, the Covid-19 pandemic began impacting on the UK, in particular for the Department, impacting both the delivery of health assessment services, and the planned launch of the procurement. The continuation of the provision of services under the current contract over a period of 2 years has become necessary. Regulation 72(1)(c) PCR allows: (i) The need for modification has been brought about by circumstances which a "diligent contracting authority" could not have foreseen. Covid-19 is a unique event whose impact could not have been foreseen; and (ii) The modification does not alter the overall nature of the contract; The services to be provided by the incumbent will remain consistent and there will be no alteration to the overall nature of the Contract, and. (iii) The modification does not exceed 50 % of the original contract value. The price to be paid for the extended period of the Contract does not exceed 50 % of the original value of the Contract, and (iv) DfC will publish a Modification Notice pursuant to Regulation 72(3) of PCR. Please see Section VI.3 for additional information.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02c288
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015124-2021
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

75000000 - Administration, defence and social security services

75311000 - Sickness benefits

75313000 - Disability benefits

75313100 - Temporary disablement benefits

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£19,997,162 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Jul 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Dec 201015 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Department for Communities formerly the Department for Social Development DSD
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BELFAST
Postcode
Not specified
Postcode Area
Not specified
Country
Not specified
Major Region (ITL 1)
Not specified
Basic Region (ITL 2)
Not specified
Small Region (ITL 3)
Not specified
Delivery Location
TLN Northern Ireland
Local Authority
Not specified
Electoral Ward
Not specified
Westminster Constituency
Not specified

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Atos Origin IT Services Ltd

Further Information

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