Scope
Reference
SWE10562
Description
As part of its statutory duty to investigate concerns about the fitness to practise of social workers, Social Work England may, where appropriate, require registrants to undergo a medical assessment, particularly in cases where concerns relate to a registrant's mental or physical health. As Social Work England does not possess the internal capacity to deliver these specialist services, it is seeking to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced Service Provider to work in partnership to deliver a high-quality and robust Medical Assessment Service. The appointed provider will be responsible for conducting comprehensive medical assessments and producing clear, quantifiable, evidence-based reports that determine whether a registrant's mental and/or physical health may be impaired to the extent that it could affect their fitness to practise.
Total value (estimated)
- £400,000 excluding VAT
- £480,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 4 March 2026 to 3 March 2029
- Possible extension to 3 March 2031
- 5 years
Description of possible extension:
Extensions may be available following successful meeting of KPI targets and following discussions with successful provider.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 79111000 - Legal advisory services
Contract locations
- UKE32 - Sheffield
Participation
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Publication date of tender notice (estimated)
3 November 2025
Enquiry deadline
24 November 2025, 5:30pm
Tender submission deadline
28 November 2025, 5:30pm
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
15 January 2026
Recurring procurement
Publication date of next tender notice (estimated): 3 October 2028
Other information
Applicable trade agreements
- Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Contracting authority
Social Work England
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PZYZ-1666-HXBQ
1 North Bank, Blonk Street
Sheffield
S3 8JY
United Kingdom
Region: UKE32 - Sheffield
Organisation type: Public authority - central government