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title: "Managing Sickness Absences in SMEs: Phase2"
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# Managing Sickness Absences in SMEs: Phase2

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c6a2b07f-de2c-4bfe-8727-3456dec4cc5b

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "Managing Sickness Absences in SMEs: Phase 2" is being conducted by the Department for Work and Pensions, based in Leeds, England. This initiative, part of a joint Work and Health Unit project, focuses on research and innovation services to assist small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in managing the first four weeks of employee sickness absence. The procurement is at the Award stage, with a contract value of £164,598.83 established following the completion of the tender phase, which concluded on 5th September 2017. The contract period runs from 29th November 2017 to 28th November 2018, and the procurement method employed is a selective, restricted procedure.

This tender opens up significant opportunities for businesses involved in health and social work services, particularly those with innovative solutions geared towards absentee management in the workplace. SMEs and voluntary community sector enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly well-suited to compete, given their capacity to provide diverse and tailored approaches that can effectively facilitate employee return-to-work processes. Participation in this initiative could enhance the growth potential of businesses looking to deliver impactful health management services within the SME sector.

## Notice

The Provision of Research and Innovation Services for Managing Sickness Absences in Small and Medium Enterprises: Phase 2, a Joint Work and Health Unit initiative. The Authority is seeking to encourage an innovative and creative approach from tenderers supporting SMEs to manage the first four weeks of sickness absence within their workforce, in a way that best facilitates a return to work for their employees. Phase 1 - the Department contracted with four suppliers to develop a feasibility study into reducing sickness absences. In Phase 2, the Department will contract with 2 of the Phase 1 suppliers to research and develop their feasibility study into a working prototype.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/884476d4-7ea1-450d-8147-e81605a71cb9 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Apr 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Sep 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Dec 2017 |
| Contract period | 29 Nov 2017 - 28 Nov 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £82,938 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £164,598 |
| 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 | 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | HEALTHY WORKING FUTURES; KINGSTON UNIVERSITY HIGHER EDUCATION |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 16 Apr 2018 at 12:16 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/884476d4-7ea1-450d-8147-e81605a71cb9
- 8 Feb 2018 at 12:38 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/884476d4-7ea1-450d-8147-e81605a71cb9
- 31 Jan 2018 at 12:28 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/884476d4-7ea1-450d-8147-e81605a71cb9

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/884476d4-7ea1-450d-8147-e81605a71cb9
  16th April 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/43675792-c0dd-4b41-abd9-0d35303eccbe
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/8d3ddf42-856b-4e79-a406-3a115f8c533d
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## Notice URLs

- http://GOV.UK

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