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title: "Health & Disability Services - Access to Work and Provider Referral and Payment System Solution"
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# Health & Disability Services - Access to Work and Provider Referral and Payment System Solution

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5c288ced-83f4-4d48-8a74-3940c94062e3

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Health & Disability Services - Access to Work and Provider Referral and Payment System Solution" was conducted by the Department for Work and Pensions in England. The tender, classified under the information technology services industry (CPV code: 72222300), encompassed a high and low-level design initiative for referrals regarding workplace assessments and mental health support. The contract covers territories including the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, Rest of the World, and the UK. This particular process has advanced to the award stage, and the contract was awarded on 25th April 2025, starting on 28th April 2025 and concluding on 1st September 2025. Notably, the procurement was selectively executed, drawing from a framework agreement with a value of £296,980.

This tender presents promising opportunities for businesses specialising in information technology services, particularly those adept in health and disability solutions. The procurement's focus on holistic workplace assessments and mental health support services provides substantial growth potential, especially for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) which are encouraged to participate. IBM United Kingdom Limited, identified as the supplier for this contract, exemplifies the level of expertise expected in similar procurement opportunities. Businesses seeking to expand or establish a foothold in these regions could greatly benefit from engaging in similar forthcoming tenders.

## Notice

Contract to initiate a high and low-level design to enable referrals for Holistic Workplace assessments and Mental Health Support Service on Access to Work's behalf into PRaP.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d42e628f-7630-494c-b6a3-8e09d02d9218 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Apr 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Apr 2025 |
| Contract period | 27 Apr 2025 - 1 Sep 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £296,980 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £148,490 |
| 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 | BLACKPOOL |
| Post town | Blackpool |
| Postcode | FY4 5ES |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire |
| ITL 3 | TLD42 Blackpool |
| Local authority | Blackpool |
| Electoral ward | Stanley |
| Westminster constituency | Blackpool South |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | IBM UNITED KINGDOM |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72222300 - Information technology services

## Release History

- 8 May 2025 at 07:39 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d42e628f-7630-494c-b6a3-8e09d02d9218

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d42e628f-7630-494c-b6a3-8e09d02d9218
  8th May 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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