--- title: "WorkWell: An early intervention work and health assessment service" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06d63f" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06d63f" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06d63f.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06d63f.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NHS DORSET INTEGRATED CARE BOARD" published: "2026-07-29" --- # WorkWell: An early intervention work and health assessment service Buyer: NHS DORSET INTEGRATED CARE BOARD Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06d63f [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06d63f) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06d63f.json) ## Summary The NHS Dorset Integrated Care Board is conducting an active procurement process titled "WorkWell: An early intervention work and health assessment service," under the competition tag, and it falls within the health services industry category. This initiative, funded nationally by the Department for Work and Pensions and the Department of Health and Social Care, aims to deliver services to working-age adults with disabilities or long-term health conditions. The coverage area includes Bath and North-East Somerset, Swindon, Wiltshire, Dorset, and Somerset. The tender process is currently in the tender stage, with proposals to be submitted by 28 August 2026. The service is expected to commence on 1 November 2026 and conclude on 31 March 2027, with no current extension plans. The total contract value is estimated at £834,550. This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specializing in health services provision, particularly those with expertise in holistic, person-centred work and health assessments. Companies capable of delivering innovative solutions and showcasing social value will be highly competitive, as the criteria heavily weigh these factors at 75% for quality and innovation and 10% for social value. SMEs and larger enterprises alike can benefit from bidding, provided they demonstrate compliance with supplier governance assurance and key participation requirements. Bidders have the flexibility to submit offers for one or multiple regions within the designated areas, ensuring varied opportunities to contribute to local workforce health and support systems. The open procurement method necessitates submissions in electronic or written format, ensuring fairness and transparency in bidder engagement. ## Notice NHS Dorset, NHS Somerset and NHS Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire, as a Cluster ICB are seeking Supplier(s) to deliver the 'WorkWell: An early intervention work and health assessment service' - a nationally funded initiative led by the Department for Work and Pensions and the Department of Health and Social Care. The WorkWell service supports working-age adults with a disability or long-term health condition that affects their ability to start, stay in, or return to work. This includes individuals in work at risk of absence or job loss, those on sick leave, and people who are economically inactive but could move into employment with appropriate support. The expected service commencement date is 01 November 2026 and the end date is 31 March 2027 (with a potential option to extend the term by a further 12 months) ### Lot Information Lot 1 NHS Dorset, NHS Somerset and NHS Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire, as a Cluster ICB are seeking Supplier(s) to deliver the 'WorkWell: An early intervention work and health assessment service' through a Competitive Tender The WorkWell service supports working-age adults with a disability or long-term health condition that affects their ability to start, stay in, or return to work. This includes individuals in work at risk of absence or job loss, those on sick leave, and people who are economically inactive but could move into employment with appropriate support. The aims of the WorkWell service are to: * ensure each eligible participant is provided with a holistic, person-centred work and health assessment * ensure each eligible participant has an agreed Work plan in place with actions and goals that are tailored to each individual * ensure the service is accessible to participants who meet the eligibility criteria * provide strong triage to ensure the right participants are supported, navigating participants who are not appropriate for WorkWell to the right service * provide holistic support for health-related barriers and, where appropriate, onward referral aligned to the Work plan, ensuring a safe handover and continued monitoring of the participant's progress * ensure there is a single joined-up pathway into local services, connecting with wider support services. The geographical footprint of the service covers 4 Place areas as defined by the boundaries of the 4 Get Britain Working Plans: * Bath and North-East Somerset (B&NES) * Swindon and Wiltshire * Dorset and Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole (BCP) * Somerset Each Place area has a separate Service Requirements Document in the ITT Pack Bidders are invited to submit against a single or multiple place areas. Bidders will be asked to confirm the Place areas they are submitting bids for in the Key Participation Questions section. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071623-2026 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 29 Jul 2026 | | Submission deadline | 28 Aug 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Nov 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £834,550 | | Lots value | £834,550 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | NHS DORSET INTEGRATED CARE BOARD | | Locality | DORCHESTER | | Post town | Dorchester | | Postcode | DT1 1TG | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | | ITL 3 | TLK64 Dorset | | Local authority | Dorset | | Electoral ward | Dorchester West | | Westminster constituency | West Dorset | | Delivery location | TLK2 Dorset and Somerset | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85100000 - Health services ## Release History - 29 Jul 2026 at 10:49 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071623-2026 ## Notice URLs - https://atamis-1928.my.site.com/s/Welcome - https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome - https://www.customer.careteam@nhsdorset.nhs.uk - https://www.england.nhs.uk/ - https://www.nhsdorset.nhs.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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