Public procurement notice: Modification Of A Contract/Concession During Its Term
Published: 2019-09-10
Buyer: Department for Work and Pensions
Country: UK
Contract type: Services
CPV classification: 85000000

Technical requirements: 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 consideration of a claimant’s health conditions or disabilities and the impact on their capability to work,
— the gathering and consideration of evidence to support the above including, where necessary, paying appropriate fees to gather 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,
— liaison and working with local and national partners, including disability organisations, and health professional bodies, and
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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 consideration of a claimant’s health conditions or disabilities and the impact on their capability to work,


Winner: The Centre for Health and Disability Assessments Ltd