Scope
Description
The provision of a comprehensive Adult Social Care Workforce Support Programme. The work in these areas align with DHSC's strategy to attract and retain a sufficient and skilled workforce to provide the right care for the evolving needs of the population. Tender to launch 16th July 2025 at noon.
Total value (estimated)
- £52,633,898 excluding VAT
- £64,122,541 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 85321000 - Administrative social services
- 75122000 - Administrative healthcare services
- 80561000 - Health training services
- 85000000 - Health and social work services
- 80000000 - Education and training services
- 75120000 - Administrative services of agencies
- 75130000 - Supporting services for the government
- 72300000 - Data services
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Lot constraints
Maximum number of lots a supplier can bid for: 2
Maximum number of lots a supplier can be awarded: 2
Description of how multiple lots may be awarded:
Lot 1: Workforce Support (three-year contract with the potential for up to two 1-year extensions) - A large, combined lot including retention, recruitment, upskilling, and adoption activities. This provides subject matter expertise to inform policy and provide implementation support for the sector. Lot 2: Quality Assured Care Learning Service (three-year contract with the potential for up to two 1-year extensions) - this ensures the availability and provision of quality training that is accessible to the workforce and reflects the needs of the populations they serve. Lot 3: Market research (two-year contract)- targeted sector research and insights to aid policy development. Suppliers can bid on ALL lots and can be successful in being awarded a contract for ALL lots.
Not the same for all lots
Contract dates are shown in Lot sections, because they are not the same for all lots.
Lot 1. Workforce Support
Description
A large, combined lot including retention, recruitment, upskilling, and adoption activities. This provides subject matter expertise to inform policy and provide implementation support for the sector.
Lot value (estimated)
- £46,212,978 excluding VAT
- £56,300,095 including VAT
Contract dates (estimated)
- 2 January 2026 to 31 March 2029
- Possible extension to 31 March 2031
- 5 years, 2 months, 30 days
Description of possible extension:
2 x 12 months optional extension
Same for all lots
CPV classifications and contract locations are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 2. Quality Assured Care Learning Service
Description
this ensures the availability and provision of quality training that is accessible to the workforce and reflects the needs of the populations they serve.
Lot value (estimated)
- £5,435,915 excluding VAT
- £6,622,446 including VAT
Contract dates (estimated)
- 2 January 2026 to 31 March 2029
- Possible extension to 28 February 2031
- 5 years, 1 month, 30 days
Description of possible extension:
2 x 12 month optional extensions
Same for all lots
CPV classifications and contract locations are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 3. Market research
Description
targeted sector research and insights to aid policy development.
Lot value (estimated)
- £985,005 excluding VAT
- £1,200,000 including VAT
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2028
- 2 years
Same for all lots
CPV classifications and contract locations are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Participation
Particular suitability
Lot 1. Workforce Support
Lot 2. Quality Assured Care Learning Service
Lot 3. Market research
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
15 August 2025, 11:45pm
Submission type
Tenders
Tender submission deadline
15 August 2025, 11:45pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Submissions must be made via DHSC e-potal (Atamis) please register here: 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)
19 November 2025
Award criteria
| Name | Description | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Price per Quality point methodology used. |
Price |
| Quality | Award Questions = 90% overall quality score |
Quality |
| Social Value | Social Value question = 10% of overall quality score. |
Quality |
Weighting description
Price per Quality Point Methodology used. Quality split into award question (90%) and Social Value (10%).
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Competitive flexible procedure
Competitive flexible procedure description
Two stage procurement: Stage 1 - Conditions of Participation & Initial Tender Stage 2 - Dialogue & Best and Final Offer
Contracting authority
DHSC, London
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PMQG-9965-CHZR
39 Victoria Street
London
SW1H 0EU
United Kingdom
Contact name: Adam Griffiths
Email: adam.griffiths1@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