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Personal Independence Payments (PIP) Assessment Service - Contract Extension - Lot 3

Department for Work and Pensions

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29 Jul 2021 at 22:45

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is currently extending the contract for the Personal Independence Payments (PIP) Assessment Service under Lot 3, which falls within the health and social work services category. This extension facilitates the continuity of essential assessments for individuals with health conditions and disabilities and is particularly relevant in the context of adjustments required due to the impact of COVID-19. The procurement process stage is currently tender initiation, with the contract period amended to run from August 1, 2021, until July 31, 2023. Interested suppliers must adhere to specific registration and participation procedures outlined on the DWP's eSourcing portal, with ongoing communication encouraged during the tender process.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specializing in health and social care, particularly those skilled in delivering assessment services and working collaboratively with vulnerable populations. Companies with a robust understanding of the social implications of health conditions, coupled with experience in client consultations and evidence gathering, would be well-positioned to compete. The extension aims to address evolving service requirements driven by the pandemic, allowing for innovation and adaptation in service delivery, ultimately presenting a pathway for growth in this critical area of public service.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Personal Independence Payments (PIP) Assessment Service - Contract Extension - Lot 3

Notice Description

Lot Information

Lot 1

-- The objective and independent assessment of the impact of health conditions and disabilities on claimants is central to the process of determining entitlement to PIP. The provider 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 daily life and mobility, -- Assessing individuals against criteria prescribed by the Authority, -- The delivery of Consultations to support the above, -- The gathering and consideration of evidence to support the above including, where necessary, paying appropriate fees for evidence, -- The completion of reports, including advice, to the Authority, -- 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 of Consultations, ensuring that they are completed within timescales set down by the Authority, -- The recruitment, training and ongoing support of Health Professionals, including liaison with relevant professional bodies, -- The development of guidance and training 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 organisations to support the provision of evidence, -- Liaison and collaborative working with local and national partners, including disability organisations, health professional bodies and the devolved administrations, -- Liaison and collaborative working with the PIP Assessment Providers for other Lots as required. -- Support for Test and Learn Activity.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02ce66
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018168-2021
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£705,900,000 £100M-£1B

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jul 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Jul 201214 years ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2012 - 31 Jul 2023 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

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
Postcode Area
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
1
Supplier Name

Atos IT Services UK Ltd

Further Information

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