Scope
Reference
C361780
Description
Three tendered lots for the provision of a comprehensive Adult Social Care Workforce Support Programme.
-Lot 1: Workforce Support - 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 - 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 - targeted sector research and insights to aid policy development.
The work in these areas align with our overall strategy to attract and retain a sufficient and skilled workforce to provide the right care for the evolving needs of the population.
Contract start dates
Lots 1 & 2 - 1st January 2026
Lot 3 - April 1st 2026
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 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 3. Market research
Description
targeted sector research and insights to aid policy development.
Contract 1. Adult Social Care (ASC) Workforce Support Programme
Lots
Lot 1. Workforce Support
Lot 2. Quality Assured Care Learning Service
Lot 3. Market research
Suppliers (2)
Contract value
- £52,541,973 excluding VAT
- £63,894,869 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Award decision date
19 November 2025
Date assessment summaries were sent to tenderers
19 November 2025
Standstill period
- End: 28 November 2025
- 8 working days
Earliest date the contract will be signed
19 December 2025
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 January 2026 to 31 March 2029
- Possible extension to 31 March 2031
- 5 years, 3 months
Description of possible extension:
two 12 month extension options for Lot 1 & Lot 2 Only
Main procurement category
Services
Options
The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid.
option to extend for lots 1 & 2 only
CPV classifications
- 85321000 - Administrative social services
- 79315000 - Social research 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
Information about tenders
Lot 1. Workforce Support
- 4 tenders received
- 4 tenders assessed in the final stage:
- 2 submitted by small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- 1 submitted by voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
- 2 suppliers awarded contracts
- 2 suppliers unsuccessful (details included for contracts over £5 million)
Unsuccessful suppliers
Lot 2. Quality Assured Care Learning Service
- 4 tenders received
- 4 tenders assessed in the final stage:
- 2 submitted by small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- 1 submitted by voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
- 2 suppliers awarded contracts
- 2 suppliers unsuccessful (details included for contracts over £5 million)
Unsuccessful suppliers
Lot 3. Market research
- 5 tenders received
- 5 tenders assessed in the final stage:
- 3 submitted by small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- 1 submitted by voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
- 2 suppliers awarded contracts
- 3 suppliers unsuccessful (details included for contracts over £5 million)
Unsuccessful suppliers
Submission
Submission type
Tenders
Procedure
Procedure type
Competitive flexible procedure
Suppliers
IPSOS Mori
- Companies House: 01640855
3 Thomas More Square
London
E1W 1YW
United Kingdom
Email: tenders@ipsos.com
Region: UKI42 - Tower Hamlets
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): No
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 1. Adult Social Care (ASC) Workforce Support Programme
Matt Hamnett & Associates
- Companies House: 11197120
1a Kingsburys Lane
Ringwood
BH24 1EL
United Kingdom
Region: UKJ36 - Central Hampshire
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Paratus Partners
- Companies House: 11026739
Regus Fairbourne Drive,
Milton Keynes
MK10 9RG
United Kingdom
Region: UKJ12 - Milton Keynes
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
QMC Healthcare Ltd
- Companies House: 12140857
Cadman House Maurice Way
Colchester
CO3 0NW
United Kingdom
Region: UKH34 - Essex Haven Gateway
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Skills for Care Ltd
- Companies House: 03866683
West Gate, 6 Grace Street
Leeds
LS1 2RP
United Kingdom
Region: UKE42 - Leeds
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): No
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): Yes
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 1. Adult Social Care (ASC) Workforce Support Programme
Contracting authority
Department of Health & Social Care
- 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