Buyer Name: DHSC, London
Buyer Address: 39 Victoria Street, London, UKI32, SW1H 0EU, United Kingdom
Contact Name: Adam Griffiths
Contact Email: adam.griffiths1@dhsc.gov.uk
Adult Social Care (ASC) Workforce Support Programme
Buyer Contact Info
Status
active
active
Procedure
open
open
Value
52633898.0 GBP
Gross: 64122541.0 GBP
52633898.0 GBP
Gross: 64122541.0 GBP
Published
15 Jul 2025, 17:57
15 Jul 2025, 17:57
Deadline
15 Aug 2025, 22:45
15 Aug 2025, 22:45
Contract Start
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Contract End
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Category
services
services
CPV
85321000 - Administrative social services
85321000 - Administrative social services
Region
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Awarded To
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Official Source
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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.
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Opportunity Context
More Information Links
External Link: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040256-2025
Link Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender
Lots
Lot Title: Workforce Support
Lot 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 1 Status: active
Lot 1 Value: GBP 46,212,978.00
Lot 1 Value (Gross): GBP 56,300,095.00
Lot 1 Contract Start: 2026-01-02T00:00:00Z
Lot 1 Contract End: 2029-03-31T23:59:59+01:00
Lot 1 SME Suitable: Yes
Lot 1 Award Criterion (price): Price
Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Quality
Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Social Value
Lot Title: Quality Assured Care Learning Service
Lot 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 2 Status: active
Lot 2 Value: GBP 5,435,915.00
Lot 2 Value (Gross): GBP 6,622,446.00
Lot 2 Contract Start: 2026-01-02T00:00:00Z
Lot 2 Contract End: 2029-03-31T23:59:59+01:00
Lot 2 SME Suitable: Yes
Lot 2 Award Criterion (price): Price
Lot 2 Award Criterion (quality): Quality
Lot 2 Award Criterion (quality): Social Value
Lot Title: Market research
Lot Description: targeted sector research and insights to aid policy development.
Lot 3 Status: active
Lot 3 Value: GBP 985,005.00
Lot 3 Value (Gross): GBP 1,200,000.00
Lot 3 Contract Start: 2026-04-01T00:00:00+01:00
Lot 3 Contract End: 2028-03-31T23:59:59+01:00
Lot 3 SME Suitable: Yes
Lot 3 Award Criterion (price): Price
Lot 3 Award Criterion (quality): Quality
Lot 3 Award Criterion (quality): Social Value
Documents
Document Description: Not published
Document Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender
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