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Planning

14 Jul 2026 at 13:48

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Dorset Integrated Care Board is preparing a procurement process titled "WorkWell," classified under the health services industry category (CPV 85100000). This planned service aims to support working-age adults with disabilities or long-term health conditions, aiding their ability to work or return to employment. The procurement stage is in planning, with a significant budget value of £833,500.00. The primary geographical focus for this procurement is the UKK2 region, engaging services under the Provider Selection Regime as outlined in the Health Care Services Regulations 2023. Interested parties must submit an Expression of Interest by registering on the Atamis portal as of 14th July 2026.

This tender presents substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for suppliers with expertise in delivering health services that integrate employment support. Suitable candidates should be experienced healthcare service providers capable of handling early intervention work and health assessments. With the aim to identify capable suppliers and gauge market interest, this procurement offers an opening for businesses in the health sector to expand their service delivery and collaborate with a regional authority. Engaging in this procurement could provide a pathway for businesses to demonstrate their capacity and capability in supporting the workforce at risk of health-related employment challenges.

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Notice Title

WorkWell

Notice Description

The WorkWell service supports working-age adults with a disability or long-term health <br/>condition that affects their ability to start, stay in, or return to work. This includes <br/>individuals in work at risk of absence or job loss, those on sick leave, and people who are <br/>unemployed but could move into employment with appropriate support.

Lot Information

Lot 1

EXPRESSION OF INTEREST (EOI) SCOPE
1.1. This EOI seeks information relating to WorkWell: An early intervention work and
health assessment service in order to:
* Identify capable suppliers
* Gauge market interest
1.2 This EOI is being conducted in line with the:
* The Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023

1.3 The ICB requires information on your capability and capacity to provide the services
described within this expression of interest form.

The commissioning organisation are: Bath and North-East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire, Dorset and Somerset
Integrated Care Board Cluster.

The specification and further information on the Expression of Interest and how to participate can be accessed by registering on the Atamis portal.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06caf5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066271-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning 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

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85100000 - Health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£833,500 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jul 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
13 Jul 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS DORSET INTEGRATED CARE BOARD
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DORCHESTER
Postcode
DT1 1TG
Post Town
Dorchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK64 Dorset
Delivery Location
TLK2 Dorset and Somerset

Local Authority
Dorset
Electoral Ward
Dorchester West
Westminster Constituency
West Dorset

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