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Health and Disability Assessment Services (HDAS) - contract extension

Department for Work and Pensions

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is currently engaged in the procurement process for the "Health and Disability Assessment Services (HDAS)" contract extension, which falls under the health and social work services category. This procurement is classified as a tender under the competitive process, with the contract period having begun on 29 October 2014 and currently extending to 31 July 2023. The relevant activities are based in the UK and involve an ongoing assessment of individuals' health conditions to determine entitlement to welfare benefits such as Employment and Support Allowance (ESA) and Universal Credit. Interested suppliers were advised to express their interest through the eSourcing portal by registering and submitting their responses before the stipulated deadlines.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the health and social care services sector, particularly those with expertise in assessments, healthcare professional training, and service management. Companies equipped to provide support in delivering assessments, managing healthcare professionals, and adapting to policy changes would be well-positioned to compete. The DWP's commitment to continuity of service, especially in response to the challenges posed by COVID-19, increases the potential for suppliers to not only maintain existing relationships but also to explore new avenues for business growth within this crucial area of public service.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Health and Disability Assessment Services (HDAS) - contract extension

Notice Description

Lot Information

Lot 1

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 face-to-face 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.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02da4e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021214-2021
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

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
£1,238,000,000 £1B-£10B

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Aug 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
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
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

Maximus UK Services Ltd

Further Information

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