Planning

Early Market Engagement on Health and Work Outcomes-Based Contracting

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE

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Planning

23 Mar 2026 at 17:18

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Department of Health & Social Care, in collaboration with NHS England, is initiating an early market engagement process titled "Early Market Engagement on Health and Work Outcomes-Based Contracting." This engagement is connected to the Government’s 10 Year Health Plan for England, and the aim is to explore outcomes-based contracting methods to tackle health-related economic inactivity by supporting sustained employment for individuals with health conditions. As part of the planning stage of the procurement process, stakeholders are asked to respond to the engagement, which began on 23rd March 2026, and ends on 12th April 2026 at 17:00. This activity is classified under the services category, encompassing various sectors such as health and social work, administration, and research and development services. The procurement is set within London, UK.

This engagement presents significant opportunities for businesses that specialise in outcomes-based contracting. Companies with experience in investing or delivering services within health and employment contexts could find it particularly appealing. The initiative is looking to gather insights from these organisations regarding the feasibility and design of the proposed contracts, which may lead to future formal market activities. The opportunity for collaboration and innovation in delivering services that support economic growth while providing value for money could prove advantageous for firms aiming to grow their presence in public sector health and social services. Interested parties should engage actively in the survey to help shape future contracting models potentially.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Early Market Engagement on Health and Work Outcomes-Based Contracting

Notice Description

In line with the Government's 10 Year Health Plan for England, the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC), working with NHS England, is exploring outcomes-based approaches that enable new partnerships to address health-related economic inactivity and support sustained employment for people with health conditions. This early market engagement seeks to gather views from potential investors and service providers on the feasibility, attractiveness, and design of proposed Health and Growth outcomes-based contracts, ahead of any potential future formal market activity.

Planning Information

The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC), working with NHS England, is undertaking an early market engagement to inform the potential development of Health and Growth outcomes‑based contracts, aligned to the Government’s 10 Year Health Plan for England and its ambition to use outcomes‑driven, “pay by impact” approaches to address complex public challenges. Health‑related economic inactivity continues to present a significant and growing challenge among the working‑age population. In response, DHSC and NHS England are exploring how outcomes‑based contracting models could support people with health conditions to remain in, or return to, sustained employment, while delivering value for money and contributing to wider economic growth objectives. Through this engagement, DHSC and NHS England are seeking views from potential service providers and investors, including organisations with experience of outcomes‑based contracting as well as those newer to this approach. The engagement will test the attractiveness, feasibility, and deliverability of potential models, including considerations around outcomes and metrics, data, payment mechanisms, risk allocation, contract duration, and scalability. We are seeking responses from organisations that have experience/expertise in the below: o Experience of investing in outcomes-based contracting o Experience of providing/delivering services in outcomes-based contracting o Interesting in potential investment within a health or employment outcome-based contracting opportunity o Interest in providing/delivering services within a health or employment outcomes-based contracting opportunity. This market engagement is being issued on Monday 23rd March 2026. The closing date for responses is 17:00pm, Sunday, April 12th, 2026. Please respond to the questions listed in the survey using this link: https://forms.office.com/e/cTTX5qq3WX For more detailed guidance on the questionnaire please use the following link: https://atamis-1928.my.salesforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/Pz00000IYaeb/0v1PC_PISHuW5Wew74pJ_fTQFrzR6J26aZ9qq1Zv36s This engagement is issued for information‑gathering purposes only and does not constitute a procurement or a commitment to undertake any future commercial process. Participation will not form part of any future assessment or pre‑qualification of organisations.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0671fa
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026494-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

85 - Health and social work services

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

75000000 - Administration, defence and social security services

75310000 - Benefit services

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

85000000 - Health and social work services

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
12 Apr 20262 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
23 Mar 2026 - 12 Apr 2026 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1H 0EU
Post Town
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Further Information

Notice Documents

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