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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Work and Pensions has awarded a contract extension for Health and Disability Assessment Services (HDAS) to Maximus UK Services Ltd. The procurement falls under the health and social work services classification, with a contract value of £1,297,737,098. The contract period runs from October 29, 2014, to March 1, 2024. The contract involves crucial assessments for statutory welfare benefits and requires a range of services, including face-to-face assessments, evidence gathering, reports, liaison with authorities, and training of healthcare professionals.

This procurement by the Department for Work and Pensions presents opportunities for service providers in the health and social work sector to engage in government contracts. Businesses capable of conducting objective assessments of health conditions and disabilities, providing quality reports, and managing healthcare professionals would be well-suited to compete. The contract extension offers a substantial value and a long-term commitment, making it a strategic opportunity for firms interested in delivering services critical to the public welfare system.

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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 collaborative working with local and national partners, including disability organisations, and health professional bodies; and - Support for Test and Learn activity.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03a377
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003704-2023
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
£1,297,737,098 £1B-£10B

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Feb 20233 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Oct 201411 years ago
Contract Period
29 Oct 2014 - 1 Mar 2024 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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

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