Functional Assessment Services (FAS) 2023 – Lot 5

DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS ACTING FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE DEPARTMENT FOR COMMUNITIES (DFC

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Summary of the contracting process

This procurement process involves the Department for Work and Pensions acting on behalf of the Department for Communities in Northern Ireland, focusing on the delivery of Functional Assessment Services (FAS) under Lot 5. The services fall under the health and social work category and are slated to cover Northern Ireland. The procurement process employed a Light Touch Regime with commercial dialogue, as outlined in the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. A major contract was awarded to Capita Business Services Limited, which officially began on the 19th of September 2023 and is set to conclude on the 6th of September 2031.

The tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in health assessments and social services, particularly those with capabilities in scaling operations to meet rising demands in assessments such as Personal Independence Payment. It is particularly suited for large businesses with established expertise in health services who can adapt to complex procurement frameworks and manage a multi-stakeholder environment involving various government departments. The contract's magnitude, valued at £165,836,271, suggests that businesses with robust operational management and the ability to integrate advanced IT solutions for service delivery would find this tender highly beneficial for growth and expansion.

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Functional Assessment Services (FAS) 2023 – Lot 5

DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS ACTING FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE DEPARTMENT FOR COMMUNITIES (DFC

Contract Timeline

Publication Date

30th April 2025 13:49:51 PM
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Contract Details

Open Contracting ID

ocds-h6vhtk-050a5e

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Procurement Category

Services

Tender Suitability

Framework / DPS
Contract Classification

CPV Code(s)

85000000

CPV Division(s)

85 - Health and social work services
Awarding Authority

DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS ACTING FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE DEPARTMENT FOR COMMUNITIES (DFC

Buyer Name

Buyer Email

healthtransformation@communities-ni.gov.uk

Buyer Phone

Buyer Address

Hartshead Square

Sheffield

S1 2FD

United Kingdom
Awarded Supplier(s)

Supplier Name(s)

CAPITA BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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Functional Assessment Services (FAS) 2023 – Lot 5

DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS ACTING FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE DEPARTMENT FOR COMMUNITIES (DFC

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