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title: "2079 Fit Note Evaluation - Contract Award"
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# 2079 Fit Note Evaluation - Contract Award

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2d1f45ad-5ef6-40f0-b018-0a0660bbada9

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## Summary

The Department for Work and Pensions has awarded the contract for the "2079 Fit Note Evaluation" project to Woodnewton Associates Ltd. The procurement stage was selective, with a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. The contract value is £149,950 GBP, and the contract period is from December 23, 2022, to December 22, 2023, with the tender period ending on September 1, 2022. The project falls under the industry category of research and development services and related consultancy services.

This contract presents an opportunity for businesses, particularly those providing research and development services and consultancy, to engage with the Department for Work and Pensions. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are well-suited to compete due to the suitability criteria specified. By analysing the impact of legislative changes on healthcare systems and recipients of fit notes, businesses can contribute to policy reforms in the healthcare sector and potentially expand their market presence.

## Notice

Contract Award - 25079 Fit Note Evaluation A formative evaluation of two key legislative changes in relation to the fit note: Digital Certification and Extending Certification. In particular, to understand the barriers and facilitations of implementation and highlight the impact of these policy reforms on the healthcare system and recipients of fit notes (patients and employment

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f5e0364a-b28f-404d-afc0-3469c2f834ba |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Dynamic |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Feb 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Sep 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Jan 2023 |
| Contract period | 23 Dec 2022 - 22 Dec 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £149,950 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £149,950 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | WOODNEWTON ASSOCIATES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 17 Feb 2023 at 15:37 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f5e0364a-b28f-404d-afc0-3469c2f834ba

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f5e0364a-b28f-404d-afc0-3469c2f834ba
  17th February 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/29e2ca21-fb06-413b-be2d-08b7791dc0d2
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