--- title: "WorkWell Service for NHS Essex ICB" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06d152" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06d152" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06d152.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06d152.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "NHS ESSEX INTEGRATED CARE BOARD" published: "2026-07-23" --- # WorkWell Service for NHS Essex ICB Buyer: NHS ESSEX INTEGRATED CARE BOARD Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06d152 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06d152) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06d152.json) ## Summary The NHS Essex Integrated Care Board is set to engage the market for its "WorkWell Service" intended for health and work support across Essex. This initiative falls under the health services industry category and aligns with the region's locality of Essex, including Southend and Thurrock. Currently, in the planning stage as of 23 July 2026, the initiative involves a Market Engagement event scheduled for 6 August 2026 from 10:00 to 11:30. Interested providers must express interest via the Atamis e-sourcing portal by 17:30 on 5 August 2026. The procurement process, expected to proceed under the Provider Selection Regime as opposed to the Public Contract Regulations 2015, involves a planned contract value of £5,000,000 over three years, starting November 2026. This procurement presents a valuable opportunity for businesses in the health services sector to collaborate with the NHS to enhance work and health outcomes throughout Essex. The involvement of Local WorkWell Partnerships and Neighbourhood Work and Health Coaches indicates a focus on early intervention and community-level support, presenting growth potential for companies adept in delivering integrated health and employment services. Businesses demonstrating robust economic and financial health, alongside expertise in liaising with local government structures, will find this a fitting opportunity to expand their service offerings within the public sector. Participation in the upcoming virtual event will enable potential providers to understand better the requirements and expectations, thereby positioning themselves strategically in the forthcoming competitive process. ## Notice This Prior Information Notice (PIN) is intended to notify the market of the Market Engagement event only. This PIN is NOT a call for competition. NHS Essex Integrated Care Board (hereafter referred to as "the Authority") invites suitably qualified providers to attend a virtual Market Engagement event which will inform the market of the Authority's intention to undertake a competitive procurement process for the provision of WorkWell, Work and Health Support Services on Thursday 6th August 2026 10:00hrs - 11.30hrs The Authority provides health and care to 1.9 million residents covering the geographical footprint of Essex, including Southend and Thurrock. The commissioning model will comprise of Local WorkWell Partnerships and a single Essex-wide WorkWell Neighbourhood Work and Health Coach Service, with delivery designed around local government reorganisation footprints and strengthened access at key intervention points, including GP surgeries where Fit Notes are commonly created and maintained. The programme expects to include a WorkWell Assistance Programme that, in combination with Neighbourhood Work and Health Coaches, supports early intervention. The Authority intends to procure the new 'WorkWell Service' provision and award appropriate contracts to suitable, technically capable providers. To award the contracts, the most suitable providers must have demonstrably satisfied the minimum Basic Selection Criteria, including financial and economic standing, and satisfy the Key Criteria assessment and the commercial envelope. The market engagement event will offer an opportunity to engage with stakeholders and for prospective service providers to learn more about the services. The procurement process and timetable will also be shared. The Market Engagement event will take place virtually via MS Teams Webinar on Thursday 6th August from 10.00hrs - 11.30hrs. To express interest and participate in the Market Event, please register and apply via Atamis e-sourcing portal https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome The relevant documentation will be available within the "C460866 WorkWell Services" project. It is free to register on the Atamis portal and it can be accessed at any time of day providing you have a working internet connection. Should providers have any queries, or are having problems registering on the portal; they should contact the Atamis helpdesk via: Support-health@Atamis.co.uk or phone number 0800 9956035. The helpdesk is open Monday - Friday between 08:00 - 18:00 The deadline for expressions of interest is 17:30hrs on Wednesday 05th August 2026. If you have any questions, please send them through the message centre on the Atamis e-procurement portal. The Authority has published this PIN to support market engagement for this WorkWell Services only. Any future procurement opportunities pertaining to these services, if undertaken, will be advertised with a separate call for competition via a relevant notice published in the Central Digital Platform (CDP) and all appropriate platforms, once final. ### Lot Information Lot 1 This notice has outlined an indicative aggregate contracts value of PS5,000,000.00 for a contract period of 3 years (35 months) beginning in November 2026. This is an indication only and all details will be published in the appropriate platforms, including Find a Tender Service, and within the procurement documentation once finalised. Please Note: Any expenditure, work or effort undertaken by you prior to any subsequent procurement is a matter solely for your own commercial judgment. The Authority reserves the right to withdraw from the process at any time or to not tender the service(s) or to tender on a different basis. In such circumstances, and in any event, the Authority and/or its advisors shall not be liable for any costs or loss of expenses whatsoever incurred by any organisation, agent or subsidiary that may have contributed to any proposals submitted to this notice. Any and all information/documents are draft and subject to change. Under no circumstances should providers approach the Authority directly in relation to the service. Please note: Commercially sensitive information and Freedom of Information Respondents' views or submissions will not be individually identified or revealed to third parties. All information provided in this exercise will be treated in confidence and will NOT be considered in any future tender evaluation exercise. Information gathered may be used in the development of the procurement approach and final Specification for the Service prior to the Invitation to Tender being issued in the future. Any information provided in response to this market engagement exercise marked as commercially sensitive will be treated as such. Respondents are asked to identify any of the information supplied in the course of this exercise which should not be disclosed because of its sensitivity. In doing so respondents must specify the reasons for its sensitivity and specify the period for which the information will remain sensitive for the Authority's records. Respondents should seek their own legal advice on the application of freedom of information legislation. The Authority will consider statements of confidentiality and commercial sensitivity that are provided by respondents and will endeavour to consult with respondents about sensitive information before deciding on any FOI requests received, but the Respondent must make its own assessment and decision on these issues. For avoidance of doubt, the final decision on any FOI request rests with the relevant public body, subject to applicable law. The service that this market engagement relates is within scope of the Provider Selection Regime (PSR). The Authority is bound only by the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contract Regulations 2015 do not apply. Additional information: To express interest and participate in the Market Event, please register and apply via Atamis e-sourcing portal https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome The relevant documentation will be available within the "C460866 WorkWell Services" project. The deadline for expressions of interest is 17:30hrs on Wednesday 05th August 2026. If you have any questions, please send them through the message centre on the Atamis e-procurement portal. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069389-2026 | | Notice type | Planning Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 23 Jul 2026 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 16 Aug 2026 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £5,000,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planned | | Lots status | Planned | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | NHS ESSEX INTEGRATED CARE BOARD | | Locality | CHELMSFORD | | Post town | Not specified | | Postcode | D7 T5G | | Country | Not specified | | ITL 1 | Not specified | | ITL 2 | Not specified | | ITL 3 | Not specified | | Local authority | Not specified | | Electoral ward | Not specified | | Westminster constituency | Not specified | | Delivery location | TLH3 Essex | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85100000 - Health services ## Release History - 23 Jul 2026 at 01:19 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069389-2026 ## Notice URLs - https://atamis-1928.my.site.com/s/Welcome - https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome - https://www.essex.icb.nhs.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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