Health and Disability Assessment Services Framework
Latest Information
Update 20 April 2012
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has now completed the evaluation of bids submitted for the set up of a Framework Agreement for the provision of Health and Disability Assessment services to support DWP and other contracting authorities including the Department for Social Development in Northern Ireland (www.dsdni.gov.uk) (collectively the "Contracting Authorities").
In line with Public Contracts Regulations 2006 (as amended) standstill rules have been applied and the Department will not enter into any contracts until the 30th of April 2012.
Subject to contract award, post standstill period, successful bidders in each lot are as follows;
Lot 1 – Scotland, NE England, NW England & Isle of Man
- Avanta Enterprises Ltd
- Ingeus Deloitte Limited
- APM UK Ltd
- Capita Group PLC
- Reed in Partnership
- G4S Integrated Services (UK) Ltd
- Atos Origin
- Vertex Ltd
Lot 2 – Wales, Central England
- Avanta Enterprises
- Ingeus Deloitte Limited
- APM UK Ltd
- Capita Group Plc
- G4S Integrated Services (UK) Ltd
- Atos Origin
- Vertex Ltd
- MAXIMUS Employment UK
Lot 3 – London, South England
- Avanta Enterprises Ltd
- Ingeus Deloitte Limited
- APM UK Ltd
- Capita Group Plc
- Reed In Partnership
- G4S Integrated Services (UK) Ltd
- Atos Origin
- Vertex Ltd
Lot 4 – Northern Ireland
- Ingeus Deloitte Limited
- APM UK Ltd
- Capita Group Plc
- G4S Integrated Service UK Ltd
- Atos Origin
- MAXIMUS Employment UK
- Serco Limited
Lot 5 – National (UK)
- Avanta Enterprises Ltd
- Ingeus Deloitte Limited
- Capita Group Plc
- G4S Integrated Services (UK) Ltd
- Atos Origin
- Vertex Ltd
- MAXIMUS Employment UK
- Serco Limited
Update 14 February 2012
The Framework for the provision of Health and Disability Assessment services will support DWP and other contracting authorities including the Department for Social Development in Northern Ireland (www.dsdni.gov.uk) (collectively the “Contracting Authorities”) in carrying out a range of functions, including but not limited to supporting decisions on entitlement to social security benefits, and to support wider requirements which may involve such health assessments as part of business delivery.
These services will likely involve but not be restricted to:
- the consideration of an individual’s circumstances and any health conditions or disabilities they may have;
- assessing individuals against criteria prescribed by the Contracting Authority;
- the delivery of face-to-face assessments to support the above;
- the gathering and consideration of evidence to support the above;
- the interpretation of medical evidence to support the above;
- the provision of information and advice on the above to the Contracting Authority;
- follow up liaison with the Contracting Authority in relation to assessments, including the provision of relevant health professional expertise as required; and
- the administration and management of the service, including the provision of a quality control regime and a query and complaints service for individuals.
The Framework Agreement is divided into the following Lots:
- North West England / North East England / Scotland / Isle of Man
- Central England / Wales
- London / Southern England
- Northern Ireland
- United Kingdom (including Northern Ireland) and Isle of Man
DWP used an e-procurement solution throughout this procurement. Potential suppliers needed to register their interest via the following website:
All Invitation to Tender documentation was available for download from that website from 23/01/2012.
The Specification, Invitation letter and Instructions to Bidders remain available for information through Contracts Finder.
Tender timetable
- Invitation to Tender (ItT) available for download – 23/01/12
- Final Date for Receipt of Tenders – Noon 05/03/12
- Framework Agreement Award – 30/04/12
Additional information
Any supplier who has an interest in working with DWP should be aware of the DWP Commissioning approach and adhere to the DWP Code of Conduct. Additional information regarding the Code of Conduct and the Merlin Standard, which has been designed to recognise and promote sustainable excellence within supply chains and provide guidance to those seeking to achieve it, can be found on the DWP website.
Additionally, the Merlin Standard Website provides information about current prime contractors to the Department for Work & Pensions, and includes a facility through which providers can exchange information with other providers, whether you are a prime contractor seeking subcontractors, or a potential subcontractor seeking to engage prime contractors.
