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DSD Medical Support Services

Department for Communities formerly the Department for Social Development DSD

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24 Aug 2021 at 09:55

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Communities, formerly the Department for Social Development (DSD), is currently engaged in the procurement of "DSD Medical Support Services" within the health and social work services industry. The procurement process is presently active and has reached the award stage, with the associated contract valued at £112,513,090. Key elements of the contract involve the assessment of health conditions and disabilities for welfare benefits, with a contract duration of approximately 4500 days. The services will be delivered across the UK, and the contract was officially signed on January 11, 2011, with modifications made necessary due to the impact of COVID-19.

This procurement offers significant opportunities for businesses in the health and social care sector, particularly those specialising in medical assessments, consultancy services, and support for disabled individuals. Companies with expertise in IT services, particularly in consulting and software development, as well as those experienced in managing large-scale health projects, would be well-suited to compete for subsequent opportunities arising from this procurement process. The emphasis on adaptability and responsiveness to ongoing public health needs underscores the potential for innovative service delivery models in this critical area of public service.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

DSD Medical Support Services

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 UC, ESA and a number of smaller benefits. 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,

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02d88d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020766-2021
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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

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
£112,513,090 £100M-£1B

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Aug 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Jan 201115 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
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 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
BT2 7EG
Postcode Area
Northern Ireland
Country
Northern Ireland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLN Northern Ireland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLN0 Northern Ireland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLN06 Belfast
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Belfast
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Belfast South and Mid Down

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

Atos IT Services UK Ltd formerly Atos Origin IT Services UK

Atos IT Services UK Ltd formerly Atos Origin IT Services UK Limited

Further Information

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