Managing Sickness Absences in SMEs: Phase2
Department for Work and PensionsEstimated Value
£81,660 – £82,938
Deadline
5 September 2017
Published
16 April 2018
Type
services
Overview
The Provision of Research and Innovation Services for Managing Sickness Absences in Small and Medium Enterprises: Phase 2, a Joint Work and Health Unit initiative. Phase 1 - the Department contracted with four suppliers to develop a feasibility study into reducing sickness absences. In Phase 2, the Department will contract with 2 of the Phase 1 suppliers to research and develop their feasibility study into a working prototype.
Submission
The Authority is seeking to encourage an innovative and creative approach from tenderers supporting SMEs to manage the first four weeks of sickness absence within their workforce, in a way that best facilitates a return to work for their employees.
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- 1
INGEUS UK LTD
2 contracts wonlatest 17 Jul 2026£755m
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- 2
Capita Group Plc
2 contracts wonlatest 17 Jul 2026£861m
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- 3
MAXIMUS UK SERVICES LIMITED
1 contract wonlatest 17 Jul 2026£942m
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- 4
Serco Limited
1 contract wonlatest 17 Jul 2026£528m
total awarded
- 5
Capita Business Services Ltd
1 contract wonlatest 17 Jul 2026£721m
total awarded
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Department For Work and PensionsKey Dates
Published
16 April 2018
Submission deadline
5 September 2017
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