WorkWell - Work and Health Support and Assessment for Birmingham, Solihull and the Black Country
Description: NHS Black Country ICB has piloted an offer of high quality early-intervention work and health support and assessment offer to its residents through provision of a WorkWell service. The service provides holistic support to help people overcome health-related barriers to employment, and a single, joined-up gateway to other related services within the system. During the last 18 months, the pilot has helped thousands of local people across Black Country to address their work and health needs so that they can start or stay in employment. In January this year the government announced further investment in the WorkWell approach, and as we develop our ambitions for further integration of work and health services across the Black Country we are planning a market engagement event to discuss our plans for (read more...)
Summary: The procurement process initiated by NHS Birmingham and Solihull Integrated Care Board, in coordination with several local councils, aims to deliver the "WorkWell" project focused on work and health support and assessment across Birmingham, Solihull, and the Black Country. The initiative, currently in the planning stage, is set within the services industry category and plans to offer integrated support to help individuals overcome employment barriers resulting from health issues. Key dates include market engagement events scheduled for 13th March 2026 in Walsall and Dudley, offering single representatives from interested organisations the chance to participate. This procurement process anticipates a contract period beginning 1st October 2026 through to 30th September 2029, with the potential for renewal extending to 2030.