--- title: "Health and Disability Assessment Services (HDAS) - contract extension" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02da4e" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-02da4e" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02da4e.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02da4e.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS" published: "2021-08-26" --- # Health and Disability Assessment Services (HDAS) - contract extension Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02da4e [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-02da4e) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02da4e.json) ## Summary The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is currently engaged in the procurement process for the "Health and Disability Assessment Services (HDAS)" contract extension, which falls under the health and social work services category. This procurement is classified as a tender under the competitive process, with the contract period having begun on 29 October 2014 and currently extending to 31 July 2023. The relevant activities are based in the UK and involve an ongoing assessment of individuals' health conditions to determine entitlement to welfare benefits such as Employment and Support Allowance (ESA) and Universal Credit. Interested suppliers were advised to express their interest through the eSourcing portal by registering and submitting their responses before the stipulated deadlines. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the health and social care services sector, particularly those with expertise in assessments, healthcare professional training, and service management. Companies equipped to provide support in delivering assessments, managing healthcare professionals, and adapting to policy changes would be well-positioned to compete. The DWP's commitment to continuity of service, especially in response to the challenges posed by COVID-19, increases the potential for suppliers to not only maintain existing relationships but also to explore new avenues for business growth within this crucial area of public service. ### Lot Information Lot 1 The Contract relates to the provision of 'social and other specific services' within the meaning of Schedule 3 of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (SI 2015/102) and is critical to the provision of statutory "ESA" and Universal Credit welfare and other benefits for both DWP and Other Government Departments. The supplier will carry out an objective and independent assessment of the impact of health conditions and disabilities on claimants which is essential to the process of determining entitlement to these benefits. The supplier will carry out this assessment and provide information and advice to support the Authority's decision making processes. The key elements of the service will include: - The consideration of a claimant's health conditions or disabilities and the impact on their capability to work; - Assessing individuals against criteria prescribed by the Authority; - The delivery of face-to-face functional assessments to support the above; - The gathering and consideration of evidence to support the above including, where necessary, paying appropriate fees to gather evidence; - The completion of reports, including advice, to the Authority and other Government Departments; - The referral of assessment reports and any associated evidence to the Authority; - Interpretation and advice to the Authority on technical evidence; - Follow up liaison with the Authority in relation to assessments, including the provision of relevant health professional expertise as required; - The administration and management of the service, including scheduling face-to-face assessments, ensuring they are completed within the timescales set down by the Authority; - The recruitment, training and ongoing support of healthcare professionals, including liaison with relevant professional bodies; - The development of guidance in conjunction with the Authority; - The provision of an enquiry service for individuals being assessed; - The provision of a quality control regime, including a complaints function; - The provision of management information as defined by the Authority; - Initiatives and liaison with relevant organizations to support the provision of evidence; - Liaison and working with local and national partners, including disability organisations, and health professional bodies; and - Support for Test and Learn activity. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021214-2021 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 26 Aug 2021 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 29 Oct 2014 | | Contract period | 29 Oct 2014 - 31 Jul 2023 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £1,238,000,000 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Not specified | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS | | Locality | SHEFFIELD | | Post town | Sheffield | | Postcode | S1 2FD | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber | | ITL 2 | TLE3 South Yorkshire | | ITL 3 | TLE32 Sheffield | | Local authority | Sheffield | | Electoral ward | City | | Westminster constituency | Sheffield Central | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | MAXIMUS UK SERVICES | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85000000 - Health and social work services ## Release History - 26 Aug 2021 at 21:45 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021214-2021 ## Notice URLs - https://dwp.bravosolution.co.uk - https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-for-work-pensions ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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