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Functional Assessment Services (FAS) 2023 - Lot 2

Department for Work and Pensions

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28 Mar 2025 at 12:42

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has announced the award of the "Functional Assessment Services (FAS) 2023 – Lot 2" contract to Capita Group Plc. This tender, classified under the health and social work services industry category (CPV code 85000000), covers the Midlands and Wales region. It aims to support the assessment of individuals' eligibility for various benefits, including Personal Independence Payment (PIP), Employment Support Allowance (ESA), and Universal Credit (UC). The procurement process followed the Light Touch Regime with commercial dialogue and has reached the contract update stage. Key dates are as follows: the contract was signed on 19 September 2023, and it commenced on the same date with an end date set for 6 September 2031. The DWP, headquartered in Sheffield, will oversee the project, which had associated updates published on 16 October 2023.

This contract presents significant growth opportunities for businesses involved in health assessments and social services. Companies experienced in delivering comprehensive functional health assessments will find this tender particularly appealing. Given the extensive geographical scope of the services, businesses with robust logistics and a wide network of health professionals, especially those in the Midlands and Wales, will be well-positioned to compete. The tender also highlights the potential for additional engagements with other government departments and bodies, broadening the business prospects for the awarded supplier. By contributing to the efficient determination of benefit entitlements, businesses partaking in this tender can establish long-term relationships and secure substantial revenue, ensuring ongoing engagement in the lucrative public procurement space.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Functional Assessment Services (FAS) 2023 - Lot 2

Notice Description

Lot Information

Functional Assessment Services (FAS) 2023 - Lot 2

Contract Award Notice reference: 2023/S 000-030453 Published 16 October 2023 This contract will be for the use of the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) (Lots 1 to 4) and the Department for Communities in Northern Ireland (Lot 5). The service provision will be primarily contracted through this procurement to the Authority but may allow other Government Departments and their Agencies, Non-Departmental Public Bodies, and devolved administrations (including but not limited to HM Revenue and Customs, Ministry of Defence, HM Courts and Tribunals Service, National Health and Social Care) to access the services. To support the determination of an individual's entitlement to benefit, the Authority requires the delivery of a range of compatible and sympathetic Functional Health Assessments (FAS). The results of these assessments form one part of the evidence utilised by the Authority Decision Maker in making the ultimate decision on benefit entitlement on behalf of the Secretary of State. FAS Suppliers will be expected to deliver functional health assessments in relation to the following benefits: * Personal Independence Payment (PIP)- https://www.gov.uk/pip * Employment Support Allowance (ESA)- https://www.gov.uk/employment-support-allowance * Universal Credit (UC)- https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/universal-credit-if-you-have-a-disability-or-health-condition-quick-guide/universal-credit-if-you-have-a-disability-or-health-condition * The delivery of assessments/advice associated with 15 other specialist benefits, for both DWP and other Government Departments, including Veterans UK, HM Courts and Tribunals Service and HM Revenue and Customs. DWP ran a procurement using the Light Touch Regime and a modified process with commercial dialogue in accordance with Regulations 74 to 76 of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. For Lot 5, DWP conducted aspects of the procurement process on behalf of the Department for Communities (DfC) in Northern Ireland. The procedure is set out clearly in the published Invitation to Tender document. The service will be divided into five (5) geographical lots: Lot 1 - Northern England and Scotland Lot 2 - Midlands and Wales Lot 3 - South West England Lot 4 - London, South East & East Anglia Lot 5 - Northern Ireland

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04fa06
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011759-2025
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
£681,730,070 £100M-£1B

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Mar 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Sep 20232 years ago
Contract Period
19 Mar 2023 - 6 Sep 2031 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

Capita Group Plc

Further Information

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