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Published 24 Aug 2026, 23:13 BST

Official UK procurement notice

Cheshire and Merseyside WorkWell Service

Official notice

Authority: NHS Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care Board (Central government)

9 lotsServicesOpen procedureAbove thresholdSME suitableVCSE suitable
Sectors: Business Services & Consultancy (79)Education & Training (80)Health & Social Care (85) Delivery: Delivery location not published
Published estimate£6,699,005total for 9 lots · £8,038,806 inc. VAT
Submissions closed 21 Sept 2026
Lots 9see the lot list below
Contract term Varies by lotfirst lot 2 yrs 4 mo from 1 Dec 2026 · see each lot

What is being bought9 lots · detail below

Published requirement description

NHS Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care Board is seeking suitably qualified providers to deliver the Cheshire and Merseyside WorkWell Service across nine locality Lots. The service will provide early intervention work and health support to help people with health conditions or disabilities to start, stay in or return to work.

CPV: Education and training services · Health and social work services · Job search services

Lots and requirements (9)Procurement structure

9 lots · all with a published value (£6,699,005 together) · same conditions of participation on every lot · same evaluation weights on every lot
Lot #1SeftonRenewal 2 yrs 4 moSMEVCSEPublished value£824,939

Delivery of the Cheshire and Merseyside WorkWell Service within the Sefton locality, providing integrated work and health support to eligible participants in accordance with the Service Specification.

Contract period: 1 Dec 2026 – 31 Mar 2029 (2 yrs 4 mo) · up to 31 Mar 2031 with extensionsValue: £824,939 exc. VAT · £989,927 inc. VAT
Eligibility: SME eligibleVCSE eligible
Extensions: The contract may be extended for up to two further periods of 12 months (1+1), subject to confirmation of continued funding from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP), the national Spending Review, satisfactory performance and the ICB's ongoing requirements. Any extension will be at the sole discretion of the ICB. · The contract may be extended for up to two further periods of 12 months (1+1), subject to confirmation of continued funding from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP), the national Spending Review, satisfactory performance and the ICB's ongoing requirements. Any extension will be at the sole discretion of the ICB.
79611000 Job search services80000000 Education and training services85000000 Health and social work services
Pre-qualification & selection criteria (PQQ)2
  • Economic & financial standing

    Suppliers must meet the legal and financial capacity requirements set out in the Selection Questionnaire and provide the required Central Digital Platform information. The Authority may verify financial standing, insurance and other relevant due diligence information prior to contract award.

  • Technical & professional ability

    Suppliers must demonstrate relevant experience and technical capability to deliver the WorkWell Service. This includes experience of delivering social prescribing, employability, health and/or wellbeing support; effective partnership working with health services, primary care, local authorities, employers, employment programmes and VCFSE/community organisations; delivery of accessible and culturally appropriate services; and sufficient organisational, management, governance and delivery capability.

Lot #2Cheshire West & ChesterRenewal 2 yrs 4 moSMEVCSEPublished value£737,341

Delivery of the Cheshire and Merseyside WorkWell Service within the Cheshire West & Chester locality, providing integrated work and health support to eligible participants in accordance with the Service Specification.

Contract period: 1 Dec 2026 – 31 Mar 2029 (2 yrs 4 mo) · up to 31 Mar 2031 with extensionsValue: £737,341 exc. VAT · £884,809 inc. VAT
Eligibility: SME eligibleVCSE eligible
Extensions: The contract may be extended for up to two further periods of 12 months (1+1), subject to confirmation of continued funding from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP), the national Spending Review, satisfactory performance and the ICB's ongoing requirements. Any extension will be at the sole discretion of the ICB. · The contract may be extended for up to two further periods of 12 months (1+1), subject to confirmation of continued funding from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP), the national Spending Review, satisfactory performance and the ICB's ongoing requirements. Any extension will be at the sole discretion of the ICB.
79611000 Job search services80000000 Education and training services85000000 Health and social work services
Pre-qualification & selection criteria (PQQ)2
  • Economic & financial standing

    Suppliers must meet the legal and financial capacity requirements set out in the Selection Questionnaire and provide the required Central Digital Platform information. The Authority may verify financial standing, insurance and other relevant due diligence information prior to contract award.

  • Technical & professional ability

    Suppliers must demonstrate relevant experience and technical capability to deliver the WorkWell Service. This includes experience of delivering social prescribing, employability, health and/or wellbeing support; effective partnership working with health services, primary care, local authorities, employers, employment programmes and VCFSE/community organisations; delivery of accessible and culturally appropriate services; and sufficient organisational, management, governance and delivery capability.

Lot #3KnowsleyRenewal 2 yrs 4 moSMEVCSEPublished value£670,248

Delivery of the Cheshire and Merseyside WorkWell Service within the Knowsley locality, providing integrated work and health support to eligible participants in accordance with the Service Specification.

Contract period: 1 Dec 2026 – 31 Mar 2029 (2 yrs 4 mo) · up to 31 Mar 2031 with extensionsValue: £670,248 exc. VAT · £804,298 inc. VAT
Eligibility: SME eligibleVCSE eligible
Extensions: The contract may be extended for up to two further periods of 12 months (1+1), subject to confirmation of continued funding from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP), the national Spending Review, satisfactory performance and the ICB's ongoing requirements. Any extension will be at the sole discretion of the ICB. · The contract may be extended for up to two further periods of 12 months (1+1), subject to confirmation of continued funding from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP), the national Spending Review, satisfactory performance and the ICB's ongoing requirements. Any extension will be at the sole discretion of the ICB.
79611000 Job search services80000000 Education and training services85000000 Health and social work services
Pre-qualification & selection criteria (PQQ)2
  • Economic & financial standing

    Suppliers must meet the legal and financial capacity requirements set out in the Selection Questionnaire and provide the required Central Digital Platform information. The Authority may verify financial standing, insurance and other relevant due diligence information prior to contract award.

  • Technical & professional ability

    Suppliers must demonstrate relevant experience and technical capability to deliver the WorkWell Service. This includes experience of delivering social prescribing, employability, health and/or wellbeing support; effective partnership working with health services, primary care, local authorities, employers, employment programmes and VCFSE/community organisations; delivery of accessible and culturally appropriate services; and sufficient organisational, management, governance and delivery capability.

Lot #4LiverpoolRenewal 2 yrs 4 moSMEVCSEPublished value£1,184,365

Delivery of the Cheshire and Merseyside WorkWell Service within the Liverpool locality, providing integrated work and health support to eligible participants in accordance with the Service Specification.

Contract period: 1 Dec 2026 – 31 Mar 2029 (2 yrs 4 mo) · up to 31 Mar 2031 with extensionsValue: £1,184,365 exc. VAT · £1,421,238 inc. VAT
Eligibility: SME eligibleVCSE eligible
Extensions: The contract may be extended for up to two further periods of 12 months (1+1), subject to confirmation of continued funding from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP), the national Spending Review, satisfactory performance and the ICB's ongoing requirements. Any extension will be at the sole discretion of the ICB. · The contract may be extended for up to two further periods of 12 months (1+1), subject to confirmation of continued funding from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP), the national Spending Review, satisfactory performance and the ICB's ongoing requirements. Any extension will be at the sole discretion of the ICB.
79611000 Job search services80000000 Education and training services85000000 Health and social work services
Pre-qualification & selection criteria (PQQ)2
  • Economic & financial standing

    Suppliers must meet the legal and financial capacity requirements set out in the Selection Questionnaire and provide the required Central Digital Platform information. The Authority may verify financial standing, insurance and other relevant due diligence information prior to contract award.

  • Technical & professional ability

    Suppliers must demonstrate relevant experience and technical capability to deliver the WorkWell Service. This includes experience of delivering social prescribing, employability, health and/or wellbeing support; effective partnership working with health services, primary care, local authorities, employers, employment programmes and VCFSE/community organisations; delivery of accessible and culturally appropriate services; and sufficient organisational, management, governance and delivery capability.

Lot #5WarringtonRenewal 2 yrs 4 moSMEVCSEPublished value£628,485

Delivery of the Cheshire and Merseyside WorkWell Service within the Warrington locality, providing integrated work and health support to eligible participants in accordance with the Service Specification.

Contract period: 1 Dec 2026 – 31 Mar 2029 (2 yrs 4 mo) · up to 31 Mar 2031 with extensionsValue: £628,485 exc. VAT · £754,182 inc. VAT
Eligibility: SME eligibleVCSE eligible
Extensions: The contract may be extended for up to two further periods of 12 months (1+1), subject to confirmation of continued funding from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP), the national Spending Review, satisfactory performance and the ICB's ongoing requirements. Any extension will be at the sole discretion of the ICB. · The contract may be extended for up to two further periods of 12 months (1+1), subject to confirmation of continued funding from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP), the national Spending Review, satisfactory performance and the ICB's ongoing requirements. Any extension will be at the sole discretion of the ICB.
79611000 Job search services80000000 Education and training services85000000 Health and social work services
Pre-qualification & selection criteria (PQQ)2
  • Economic & financial standing

    Suppliers must meet the legal and financial capacity requirements set out in the Selection Questionnaire and provide the required Central Digital Platform information. The Authority may verify financial standing, insurance and other relevant due diligence information prior to contract award.

  • Technical & professional ability

    Suppliers must demonstrate relevant experience and technical capability to deliver the WorkWell Service. This includes experience of delivering social prescribing, employability, health and/or wellbeing support; effective partnership working with health services, primary care, local authorities, employers, employment programmes and VCFSE/community organisations; delivery of accessible and culturally appropriate services; and sufficient organisational, management, governance and delivery capability.

Lot #6Cheshire EastRenewal 2 yrsSMEVCSEPublished value£557,846

Delivery of the Cheshire and Merseyside WorkWell Service within the Cheshire East locality, providing integrated work and health support to eligible participants in accordance with the Service Specification.

Contract period: 1 Apr 2027 – 31 Mar 2029 (2 yrs) · up to 31 Mar 2031 with extensionsValue: £557,846 exc. VAT · £669,415 inc. VAT
Eligibility: SME eligibleVCSE eligible
Extensions: The contract may be extended for up to two further periods of 12 months (1+1), subject to confirmation of continued funding from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP), the national Spending Review, satisfactory performance and the ICB's ongoing requirements. Any extension will be at the sole discretion of the ICB. · The contract may be extended for up to two further periods of 12 months (1+1), subject to confirmation of continued funding from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP), the national Spending Review, satisfactory performance and the ICB's ongoing requirements. Any extension will be at the sole discretion of the ICB.
79611000 Job search services80000000 Education and training services85000000 Health and social work services
Pre-qualification & selection criteria (PQQ)2
  • Economic & financial standing

    Suppliers must meet the legal and financial capacity requirements set out in the Selection Questionnaire and provide the required Central Digital Platform information. The Authority may verify financial standing, insurance and other relevant due diligence information prior to contract award.

  • Technical & professional ability

    Suppliers must demonstrate relevant experience and technical capability to deliver the WorkWell Service. This includes experience of delivering social prescribing, employability, health and/or wellbeing support; effective partnership working with health services, primary care, local authorities, employers, employment programmes and VCFSE/community organisations; delivery of accessible and culturally appropriate services; and sufficient organisational, management, governance and delivery capability.

Lot #7HaltonRenewal 2 yrsSMEVCSEPublished value£685,661

Delivery of the Cheshire and Merseyside WorkWell Service within the Halton locality, providing integrated work and health support to eligible participants in accordance with the Service Specification.

Contract period: 1 Apr 2027 – 31 Mar 2029 (2 yrs) · up to 31 Mar 2031 with extensionsValue: £685,661 exc. VAT · £822,793 inc. VAT
Eligibility: SME eligibleVCSE eligible
Extensions: The contract may be extended for up to two further periods of 12 months (1+1), subject to confirmation of continued funding from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP), the national Spending Review, satisfactory performance and the ICB's ongoing requirements. Any extension will be at the sole discretion of the ICB. · The contract may be extended for up to two further periods of 12 months (1+1), subject to confirmation of continued funding from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP), the national Spending Review, satisfactory performance and the ICB's ongoing requirements. Any extension will be at the sole discretion of the ICB.
79611000 Job search services80000000 Education and training services85000000 Health and social work services
Pre-qualification & selection criteria (PQQ)2
  • Economic & financial standing

    Suppliers must meet the legal and financial capacity requirements set out in the Selection Questionnaire and provide the required Central Digital Platform information. The Authority may verify financial standing, insurance and other relevant due diligence information prior to contract award.

  • Technical & professional ability

    Suppliers must demonstrate relevant experience and technical capability to deliver the WorkWell Service. This includes experience of delivering social prescribing, employability, health and/or wellbeing support; effective partnership working with health services, primary care, local authorities, employers, employment programmes and VCFSE/community organisations; delivery of accessible and culturally appropriate services; and sufficient organisational, management, governance and delivery capability.

Lot #8St HelensRenewal 2 yrsSMEVCSEPublished value£687,303

Delivery of the Cheshire and Merseyside WorkWell Service within the St Helens locality, providing integrated work and health support to eligible participants in accordance with the Service Specification.

Contract period: 1 Apr 2027 – 31 Mar 2029 (2 yrs) · up to 31 Mar 2031 with extensionsValue: £687,303 exc. VAT · £824,764 inc. VAT
Eligibility: SME eligibleVCSE eligible
Extensions: The contract may be extended for up to two further periods of 12 months (1+1), subject to confirmation of continued funding from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP), the national Spending Review, satisfactory performance and the ICB's ongoing requirements. Any extension will be at the sole discretion of the ICB. · The contract may be extended for up to two further periods of 12 months (1+1), subject to confirmation of continued funding from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP), the national Spending Review, satisfactory performance and the ICB's ongoing requirements. Any extension will be at the sole discretion of the ICB.
79611000 Job search services80000000 Education and training services85000000 Health and social work services
Pre-qualification & selection criteria (PQQ)2
  • Economic & financial standing

    Suppliers must meet the legal and financial capacity requirements set out in the Selection Questionnaire and provide the required Central Digital Platform information. The Authority may verify financial standing, insurance and other relevant due diligence information prior to contract award.

  • Technical & professional ability

    Suppliers must demonstrate relevant experience and technical capability to deliver the WorkWell Service. This includes experience of delivering social prescribing, employability, health and/or wellbeing support; effective partnership working with health services, primary care, local authorities, employers, employment programmes and VCFSE/community organisations; delivery of accessible and culturally appropriate services; and sufficient organisational, management, governance and delivery capability.

Lot #9WirralRenewal 2 yrsSMEVCSEPublished value£722,817

Delivery of the Cheshire and Merseyside WorkWell Service within the Wirral locality, providing integrated work and health support to eligible participants in accordance with the Service Specification.

Contract period: 1 Apr 2027 – 31 Mar 2029 (2 yrs) · up to 31 Mar 2031 with extensionsValue: £722,817 exc. VAT · £867,380 inc. VAT
Eligibility: SME eligibleVCSE eligible
Extensions: The contract may be extended for up to two further periods of 12 months (1+1), subject to confirmation of continued funding from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP), the national Spending Review, satisfactory performance and the ICB's ongoing requirements. Any extension will be at the sole discretion of the ICB. · The contract may be extended for up to two further periods of 12 months (1+1), subject to confirmation of continued funding from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP), the national Spending Review, satisfactory performance and the ICB's ongoing requirements. Any extension will be at the sole discretion of the ICB.
79611000 Job search services80000000 Education and training services85000000 Health and social work services
Pre-qualification & selection criteria (PQQ)2
  • Economic & financial standing

    Suppliers must meet the legal and financial capacity requirements set out in the Selection Questionnaire and provide the required Central Digital Platform information. The Authority may verify financial standing, insurance and other relevant due diligence information prior to contract award.

  • Technical & professional ability

    Suppliers must demonstrate relevant experience and technical capability to deliver the WorkWell Service. This includes experience of delivering social prescribing, employability, health and/or wellbeing support; effective partnership working with health services, primary care, local authorities, employers, employment programmes and VCFSE/community organisations; delivery of accessible and culturally appropriate services; and sufficient organisational, management, governance and delivery capability.

What it takes to win
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How this buyer will score bids.

The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).

Evaluation split and conditions of participation as published; the tender pack may add more
How bids were scored · same split on all 9 lots
Quality: 75%Price: 25%
Published sub-criteria (2)
  • Quality and Social Value: 75%
  • Total Cost: 25%
Published award criteria (2)
  • Quality and Social Value: Assessment of the quality of the bidder's proposed approach to delivering the WorkWell Service in accordance with the requirements and evaluation methodology set out in the procurement documents.
  • Total Cost: Assessment of the total cost of the bidder's proposal in accordance with the Financial Model and evaluation methodology set out in the procurement documents.
Lot distribution rule: Suppliers may bid for one, multiple or all Lots and may be awarded one, multiple or all Lots, subject to meeting the requirements and achieving the highest evaluated score for each Lot in accordance with the evaluation methodology set out in the procurement documents.
Conditions of participation · identical on every lot2
  • Economic & financial standing

    Suppliers must meet the legal and financial capacity requirements set out in the Selection Questionnaire and provide the required Central Digital Platform information. The Authority may verify financial standing, insurance and other relevant due diligence information prior to contract award.

  • Technical & professional ability

    Suppliers must demonstrate relevant experience and technical capability to deliver the WorkWell Service. This includes experience of delivering social prescribing, employability, health and/or wellbeing support; effective partnership working with health services, primary care, local authorities, employers, employment programmes and VCFSE/community organisations; delivery of accessible and culturally appropriate services; and sufficient organisational, management, governance and delivery capability.

What this means for your bid
  • Price carries 25 of 100 points: a 10% discount moves about 2.5 points. The method statement decides this lot, not the discount.

Price arithmetic assumes straight proportional scoring; the tender pack may use another formula.

Procedure terms & legal framework

From the official record
Procedure method
Open procedure
Legal basis
UKPGA · 2023/54 Procurement Act 2023
Procurement category
Services
Notice status
Closed
Procurement threshold
Above threshold (FTS publication)
Regulatory regime
Standard
Commercial structure
Stand-alone contract (no framework)
Competition type
Competitive procedure
GPA / WTO covered
Yes (GPA, CPTPP)
Recurring procurement
Unspecified in notice
First published
24 Aug 2026, 23:13 BST
Last source update
24 Aug 2026, 23:13 BST
Award evaluation window
Submission end – 12 Oct 2026
Authority reference
C467834
FTS notice number
2026/S 000-080586
Latest notice
Tender notice (UK4)
Classification (CPV)
Education and training servicesHealth and social work servicesJob search services
Delivery area
Not published
Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-06eb08 Find a Tender
Contract terms summary

Payment will be made in accordance with the terms and conditions of the Contract. The Authority's standard payment terms are 30 days from receipt of a valid and undisputed invoice.

Review and risk notes
Risks

The procurement is dependent upon continued programme funding and achievement of required approvals. Risks include mobilisation, workforce recruitment and retention, demand variation, delivery across multiple localities, information governance compliance and achievement of programme outcomes. Appropriate contract management and performance monitoring arrangements will be implemented to mitigate these risks.

How it was run

Official notice
Run through: Atamis (Health Family) · Who buys & how to bid on Atamis
Supplier login requiredElectronic submission allowedLanguage: EN
Access & registration note: Free · one account PER buying organisation portal · password resets come "from Salesforce.com" (check spam)
Submission deadline
21 Sept 2026, 12:00 BST
Clarification deadline
11 Sept 2026, 12:00 BST
Submission channel
Official e-sourcing portal
Electronic submission
Allowed
Accepted languages
en
Detailed submission instructions & authority contactsFrom official release

atamis-1928.my.site.com/s/Welcome ↗

Tenders must be submitted electronically via the Atamis eSourcing portal by the stated submission deadline and in accordance with the instructions set out in the procurement documents.

Timeline

24 Aug 2026 → 1 Dec 2026 · 5 dates
  1. Tender notice published64 days ago
    24 Aug 2026, 23:13 BST
  2. Clarification questions by46 days ago
    11 Sept 2026, 12:00 BST
  3. Submission deadline36 days ago
    21 Sept 2026, 12:00 BST
  4. Award decision expected by15 days ago
    12 Oct 2026, 23:59 BST
  5. Today
    28 Oct 2026
  6. Contract startsin 33 days
    1 Dec 2026

Notice history

1 event · 1 release on Find a Tender
  1. Tender notice published
    24 Aug 2026, 23:13 BST
    UK4

Contracting authority & participating public bodies

NHS Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care Board

Contracting authorityPublic authority - central government GB-PPON: PQTJ-4828-QJBN No 1 Lakeside 920 Centre Park Square, Warrington, Cheshire, North West, WA1 1QYContact name, email

Official documents & specifications (1)

Official links; attachments are not copied

Notices published for this procedure

  • Tender notice tenderTender noticeUK4Tender notice on Find a Tender