--- title: "Specialist Advice Proof of Concept" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-21be06c6-b19f-40b1-b23d-4c49a26afcbe" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-21be06c6-b19f-40b1-b23d-4c49a26afcbe" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-21be06c6-b19f-40b1-b23d-4c49a26afcbe.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-21be06c6-b19f-40b1-b23d-4c49a26afcbe.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS" published: "2018-04-16" --- # Specialist Advice Proof of Concept Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-21be06c6-b19f-40b1-b23d-4c49a26afcbe [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-21be06c6-b19f-40b1-b23d-4c49a26afcbe) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-21be06c6-b19f-40b1-b23d-4c49a26afcbe.json) ## Summary The Department for Work and Pensions initiated a procurement titled "Specialist Advice Proof of Concept" aimed at securing a supplier to provide 885 hours of Occupational Health professional services in the South East of England. The procurement method was selective, using a restricted procedure, with a contract value of £38,800 and a minimum value of £27,411. The tender period concluded on 8th August 2017, with the contract running from 26th October 2017 to 26th April 2018. This tender is now marked as complete, with the relevant documents published on 5th February 2018. This procurement offers significant opportunities for businesses operating within the health services sector, particularly those specialising in Occupational Health and related areas. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are well-suited to participate, given their flexibility and potential for innovative solutions in delivering the required professional services. Companies like Sanctuary Personnel Limited, Maxxima Limited, and Mylocum Limited have already engaged in similar tenders, indicating a competitive landscape wherein businesses can leverage their expertise to fulfil client needs effectively. ## Notice Call-off from CCS Framework RM3711. Procurement to secure a supplier to provide up to 885 hours of Healthcare Professional (with Occupational Health experience) time to take part in a 6 month Proof of Concept, to test a 3 way conversation between the Healthcare Professional, Work Coach and Employment Support Allowance claimant who has been assessed and placed in the Work Related Activity Group. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f50cf0fb-ba4d-4771-827a-96ece31683c3 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 16 Apr 2018 | | Submission deadline | 8 Aug 2017 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 26 Sep 2017 | | Contract period | 25 Oct 2017 - 26 Apr 2018 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £38,800 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £27,411 | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Cancelled | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS | | Locality | LEEDS | | Post town | Leeds | | Postcode | LS2 7UA | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber | | ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire | | ITL 3 | TLE42 Leeds | | Local authority | Leeds | | Electoral ward | Little London & Woodhouse | | Westminster constituency | Leeds Central and Headingley | | Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 3 | | Supplier names | MAXXIMA; MYLOCUM; SANCTUARY PERSONNEL | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85100000 - Health services ## Release History - 16 Apr 2018 at 12:55 - TenderCancellation - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f50cf0fb-ba4d-4771-827a-96ece31683c3 - 5 Feb 2018 at 15:23 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/427b8e62-e9eb-4953-83d8-8ab7e57a4da8 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f50cf0fb-ba4d-4771-827a-96ece31683c3 16th April 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/427b8e62-e9eb-4953-83d8-8ab7e57a4da8 5th February 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c9d32d12-7c40-4b89-bb9a-0b148e74337c n/a - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/34040c35-ca81-4699-88ef-c8a54a0f3cde n/a - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/874e17cb-2ec9-492b-b07a-224a4d124ed2 n/a - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d9e79880-015d-416e-96bb-1d7b5ebfcf7b n/a - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/4bb0794a-cc62-4335-96d5-1f796c49ed13 n/a - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b813b130-9abf-40e9-9774-b8a7faecdf34 n/a - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a7b675d3-8129-4cd9-9b04-0e9220e383be n/a - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/9a0bfa05-fe35-4b6b-9b76-192447753d86 n/a ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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