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29 Jul 2026 at 10:49

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Dorset Integrated Care Board is conducting an active procurement process titled "WorkWell: An early intervention work and health assessment service," under the competition tag, and it falls within the health services industry category. This initiative, funded nationally by the Department for Work and Pensions and the Department of Health and Social Care, aims to deliver services to working-age adults with disabilities or long-term health conditions. The coverage area includes Bath and North-East Somerset, Swindon, Wiltshire, Dorset, and Somerset. The tender process is currently in the tender stage, with proposals to be submitted by 28 August 2026. The service is expected to commence on 1 November 2026 and conclude on 31 March 2027, with no current extension plans. The total contract value is estimated at £834,550.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specializing in health services provision, particularly those with expertise in holistic, person-centred work and health assessments. Companies capable of delivering innovative solutions and showcasing social value will be highly competitive, as the criteria heavily weigh these factors at 75% for quality and innovation and 10% for social value. SMEs and larger enterprises alike can benefit from bidding, provided they demonstrate compliance with supplier governance assurance and key participation requirements. Bidders have the flexibility to submit offers for one or multiple regions within the designated areas, ensuring varied opportunities to contribute to local workforce health and support systems. The open procurement method necessitates submissions in electronic or written format, ensuring fairness and transparency in bidder engagement.

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Notice Title

WorkWell: An early intervention work and health assessment service

Notice Description

NHS Dorset, NHS Somerset and NHS Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire, as a Cluster ICB are seeking Supplier(s) to deliver the 'WorkWell: An early intervention work and health assessment service' - a nationally funded initiative led by the Department for Work and Pensions and the Department of Health and Social Care.<br/><br/>The WorkWell service supports working-age adults with a disability or long-term health condition that affects their ability to start, stay in, or return to work. This includes individuals in work at risk of absence or job loss, those on sick leave, and people who are economically inactive but could move into employment with appropriate support.<br/><br/>The expected service commencement date is 01 November 2026 and the end date is 31 March 2027 (with a potential option to extend the term by a further 12 months)

Lot Information

Lot 1

NHS Dorset, NHS Somerset and NHS Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire, as a Cluster ICB are seeking Supplier(s) to deliver the 'WorkWell: An early intervention work and health assessment service' through a Competitive Tender

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

The aims of the WorkWell service are to:
* ensure each eligible participant is provided with a holistic, person-centred work and health assessment
* ensure each eligible participant has an agreed Work plan in place with actions and goals that are tailored to each individual
* ensure the service is accessible to participants who meet the eligibility criteria
* provide strong triage to ensure the right participants are supported, navigating participants who are not appropriate for WorkWell to the right service
* provide holistic support for health-related barriers and, where appropriate, onward referral aligned to the Work plan, ensuring a safe handover and continued monitoring of the participant's progress
* ensure there is a single joined-up pathway into local services, connecting with wider support services.

The geographical footprint of the service covers 4 Place areas as defined by the boundaries of the 4 Get Britain Working Plans:
* Bath and North-East Somerset (B&NES)
* Swindon and Wiltshire
* Dorset and Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole (BCP)
* Somerset

Each Place area has a separate Service Requirements Document in the ITT Pack

Bidders are invited to submit against a single or multiple place areas. Bidders will be asked to confirm the Place areas they are submitting bids for in the Key Participation Questions section.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d63f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071623-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
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
£834,550 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£834,550 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
28 Aug 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Nov 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

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

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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