Scope
Reference
W193968
Description
Support to a comprehensive Better Care Fund programme of Health, Housing and Social Care integration support that provides support to social care local systems. To help systems deliver person centred integrated services.
This opportunity will go live at 12:00 on Thursday 5th February 2026.
Total value (estimated)
- £5,000,000 excluding VAT
- £6,000,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2027
- Possible extension to 31 March 2028
- 2 years
Description of possible extension:
Optional 1-year extension subject to approval.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 75122000 - Administrative healthcare services
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Participation
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
5 March 2026, 6:00pm
Submission type
Tenders
Tender submission deadline
5 March 2026, 6:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Submissions will be conducted electronically through the Authority's e-procurement system Atamis: https://atamis-1928.my.site.com/s/Welcome
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
23 March 2026
Award criteria
| Name | Description | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Quality | 90% |
Quality |
| Social Value | 10% |
Quality |
| Price | Price per Quality point methodology being used. |
Price |
Weighting description
Tenders submitted in response to this procurement will be evaluated on a ‘price per quality point’ (“PQP”) basis. This means the Supplier offering the best ratio of high service quality versus Price will rank higher in the competition. Price/Quality Score
Other information
Payment terms
as set out in the Tender documents
Description of risks to contract performance
as set out in the Tender documents
Applicable trade agreements
- Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Competitive flexible procedure
Competitive flexible procedure description
One stage Competitive Flexible Procedure.
Contracting authority
Department of Health & Social Care
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PMQG-9965-CHZR
39 Victoria Street
London
SW1H 0EU
United Kingdom
Email: anila.kreku@dhsc.gov.uk
Website: https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-of-health-and-social-care
Region: UKI32 - Westminster
Organisation type: Public authority - central government