--- title: "Access to Work Mental Health Support Services (MHSS)" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-11a7bfdf-ed19-44ee-93d1-73666dedde25" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-11a7bfdf-ed19-44ee-93d1-73666dedde25" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-11a7bfdf-ed19-44ee-93d1-73666dedde25.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-11a7bfdf-ed19-44ee-93d1-73666dedde25.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS" published: "2017-11-24" --- # Access to Work Mental Health Support Services (MHSS) Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-11a7bfdf-ed19-44ee-93d1-73666dedde25 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-11a7bfdf-ed19-44ee-93d1-73666dedde25) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-11a7bfdf-ed19-44ee-93d1-73666dedde25.json) ## Summary The Department for Work and Pensions is conducting a tender process for the "Access to Work Mental Health Support Services (MHSS)" aimed at delivering mental health support across England, Wales, and Scotland under the Access to Work Programme. This initiative falls within the miscellaneous health services category and is valued at £28,400,000. The tender is currently active, with a submission deadline set for 18 December 2017. The contract is expected to commence on 30 July 2018 and run until 29 July 2022. The procurement is classified under the Light Touch Regime, specifically addressing social and health-related services. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in mental health services and support, particularly those classified as small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Companies that can provide innovative solutions to enable individuals with mental health issues to thrive in the workplace will be well-positioned to compete. Engaging in this tender could lead to sustained contracts with a major government department, thereby bolstering the successful bidder's capability and reputation in the public sector. ## Notice The Department for Work and Pensions wishes to establish two (2) contracts, each with a different supplier, to deliver Mental Health Support Services under the Access to Work Programme on a national basis (excluding Northern Ireland). In respect of each contract, Services are to be delivered throughout England, Wales and Scotland. The service is to provide a DWP support measure for customers with a mental health issue or condition and the service aims to enable more people with mental health issues/conditions to stay in, advance and flourish in work. Full details of the required service are set out in the Specification. This is a notice for social and specific services in accordance with Directive 2014/24/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council Article 74 and regulation 75 of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. The procurement of Access to Work Mental Health Support Service Contract falls under Schedule 3 of the Public Contract Regulations 2015 (Regulations) (Health, Social and Related Services Category) (known commonly as the "Light Touch Regime"). Additional information: The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at: https://dwp.bravosolutions.co.uk Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via: https://dwp.bravosolutions.co.uk Electronic communication requires the use of tools and devices that are not generally available. Unrestricted and full direct access to these tools and devices is possible, free of charge, at: https://dwp.bravosolutions.co.uk ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e211a351-93cf-4c7c-92c5-40866233e5e7 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Other - | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 24 Nov 2017 | | Submission deadline | 18 Dec 2017 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 29 Jul 2018 - 29 Jul 2022 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £28,400,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | South West London | | Postcode | SW1H 9NA | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West | | ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London | | Local authority | Westminster | | Electoral ward | St James's | | Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster | | Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England), TLL Wales, TLM Scotland | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85140000 - Miscellaneous health services ## Release History - 24 Nov 2017 at 16:24 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e211a351-93cf-4c7c-92c5-40866233e5e7 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e211a351-93cf-4c7c-92c5-40866233e5e7 24th November 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://dwp.bravosolutions.co.uk DWP eProcurement Solution (ePS) Portal ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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