Market Engagement Event for Workwell for NHS Notts, Lincs & Derby ICBs
NHS Nottingham and Nottinghamshire Integrated Care BoardEstimated Value
Up to £10,000,000
Deadline
Not specified
Published
25 August 2026
Type
services
Overview
NHS Nottingham & Nottinghamshire ICB, NHS Lincolnshire ICB and NHS Derby & Derbyshire ICB referred to as the Contracting Authority(s) are launching a virtual market engagement event to present their proposed delivery model for this service to seek feedback from market. NHS Nottingham & Nottinghamshire ICB, NHS Lincolnshire ICB and NHS Derby & Derbyshire ICB referred to as the Contracting Authority(s) wish to commission a locally designed, early-intervention work and health service for people whose health condition or disability is affecting their ability to remain in, return to, or move towards work.
The service aims to provide low-intensity, personalised support that connects individuals to the right health, employment, skills and community-based provision at the earliest opportunity. The Contracting Authority(s)' aim for this service is to operate as a system integrator, not as a standalone programme with a purpose to strengthen local work and health pathways, prevent escalation of need, reduce health-related economic inactivity and support improved population health outcomes.
The intention is for the contract to be for a period of three years, subject to the availability of grant funding. Any extension to the contract will be subject to the availability of additional funding.
The Contracting Authority(s)' objectives for this engagement event are to
- To test the feasibility of the proposed delivery model for their service to seek feedback from providers in the market.
- To understand market capacity and capability
- To Identify innovation opportunities and potential constraints
- To present the proposed future procurement process
Regulations cited
- Procurement Act 2023
- Procurement Regulations 2024
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Additional details
The estimated total contract value is approximately £10,000,000 which is collective sum of funding for the three ICBs. The potential proposed split for this value is likely to be 3 lots per territory/ ICB area, this will be confirmed at the ITT stage.
This is a invitation to invite organisations with a potential interest in delivering this service to join this virtual market engagement event which will be held via Microsoft Teams. The event will take place as follows: DATE: Monday 14th September 2026 TIME: 12.00 to 14:00 VENUE: Via Microsoft Teams
To register an interest, please complete the questionnaire under project reference: C467756 to where you will receive a Teams invite following successful registration. The deadline to register for this event is Friday 11th September at 17:00.
This preliminary market engagement is being undertaken in accordance with sections 16 and 17 of the Procurement Act 2023 and Regulation 17 of the Procurement Regulations 2024. Enquiries: All communications regarding this engagement should be submitted via the eProcurement (Atamis) portal message function.
AI Analysis
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The NHS ICBs in Nottingham, Lincolnshire and Derby are holding a virtual market engagement event to gather feedback on a new three‑year, £10 million early‑intervention work‑and‑health service they plan to commission.
Requirements
- Complete the online questionnaire under project reference C467756 by 17:00 on 11 September 2026
- Demonstrate capacity to deliver a locally designed early‑intervention work and health service for people whose health condition or disability affects their ability to work
- Show ability to act as a system integrator linking health, employment, skills and community provision across the three ICB territories
- Comply with sections 16‑17 of the Procurement Act 2023 and Regulation 17 of the Procurement Regulations 2024
Key Tasks & Deliverables
- Provide low‑intensity, personalised support to individuals whose health condition or disability affects their ability to remain in, return to or move towards work
- Integrate health, employment, skills and community services to prevent escalation of need and reduce health‑related economic inactivity
- Act as a system integrator rather than a standalone programme across the three ICBs
- Deliver the service for an initial three‑year period, with any extensions subject to additional grant funding
- Potentially deliver the contract as one of three geographic lots (one per ICB)
- Attend the virtual market engagement event and give feedback on the proposed delivery model
How to Read This Tender
- 1The event is a market engagement, not a formal tender – treat it as a chance to ask questions and shape the future specification
- 2Note the legal references (Procurement Act 2023 sections 16‑17 and Regulation 17 2024); they indicate the buyer must follow a transparent, pre‑procurement dialogue process
- 3Look for the split into three lots – if you only operate in one region you may only need to bid for that lot, not the whole £10 m contract
- 4Check the deadline (11 Sept) and the registration questionnaire – incomplete registration will exclude you from receiving the Teams invite
- 5Pay attention to the buyer’s objectives (feasibility testing, market capacity, innovation) – align any questions or ideas with these themes
Tips for Small Businesses
- Use the engagement event to demonstrate niche expertise or innovative approaches – SMEs can stand out by offering fresh ideas that larger bidders may overlook
- Consider forming a consortium with a partner who has complementary health or employment service experience to meet the system‑integrator requirement
- Highlight social value (e.g., local job creation, disability inclusion) early; many NHS contracts award points for community impact
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NHS Nottingham and Nottinghamshire Integrated Care BoardKey Dates
Published
25 August 2026
Submission deadline
Not specified
Notice type
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