WorkWell (Expansion) National Support Team

What this is

The Department for Work & Pensions intends to procure a WorkWell (Expansion) National Support Team (NST) as learning and support services under the Light-Touch Regime, via CCS RM6219 Learning and Training Services DPS. This PIN notifies the market of a supplier engagement event ahead of the tender. The NST is a central team of experts providing bespoke learning, service improvement, coaching and best practice to build the capabilities of Integrated Care Boards delivering the WorkWell programme, which integrates local employment and health support for disabled people and those with health conditions. One supplier will be awarded one contract covering three core functions: planning and support, learning and evidence, and service improvement.

Key points

• Light-Touch Regime; procured via CCS RM6219 Learning and Training DPS
• Estimated value GBP 6.6m over a 33-month (9+12+12) term
• PIN / supplier engagement stage; no submission deadline yet

Who can bid

Suppliers on CCS RM6219 Learning and Training Services DPS able to provide a National Support Team of learning and service-improvement experts to build ICB capability for the WorkWell programme.

Money

Estimated value GBP 6,600,000; funding phased across a 9+12+12 month structure with years 2-3 subject to funding grant in March 2027.

How to submit

Procurement to be run via CCS RM6219 DPS; a supplier engagement event will precede the tender. This PIN does not replace any future invitation to tender.

Contract period

Intended 33-month contract split 9 months + 12 months + 12 months; funding for years 2 and 3 expected to be granted in March 2027.

Classification

CPV 80521000 — Training programme services LondonEngland