Estimated Value
Up to £5,163,141
Deadline
15 September 2026
19 days remaining
Published
20 August 2026
Type
services
Overview
NHS Essex Integrated Care Board (herein referred to as the Authority) seeks suitable providers for this WorkWell Services as defined by the LOT structure and service specific details outlined in Document 3a and Document 3b Service Specifications. There is one (1) Essex Work and Health Coach Service, with four (4) separate placed-based Work and Health Partnership Services.
The Authority is undertaking a Competitive Process under the PSR 23 with the aim to secure the most suitable Provider for the provision of ‘Essex WorkWell Neighbourhood Work and Health Coach Service’ and ‘Local WorkWell (Work & Health) Partnership(s)’. The Authority aims to award a single contract for each service to a single Provider (either as the sole Provider or as the ‘Lead Provider’ on behalf of a consortium).
These services support the Authority’s WorkWell offering in Essex. Suitable organisations, SMEs and Local Providers are invited to tender for these services and can submit a compliant bid for one or all LOTs.
Key points
- Evidence of economic and financial standing. Bidders are required to evidence a turnover that meets the minimum level of economic and financial standing / minimum financial threshold, which is twice the (year 1) annual contract value for this LOT 1, equating to £2,082,966.00
- Evidence of the Bidder’s technical and professional ability, including previous experience.
- To have an established, or to establish a ‘base’ in Essex. Local provision is necessary to successfully deliver the requirements of the service. The Authority has provided a detailed Service Specification (Document 3a - NWHCS - Service Specification) that outlines the service specific deliverables and requirements for this Essex WorkWell Neighbourhood Work and Health Coach Service.
Key points
- A track record of delivering employment support services.
- Robust quality assurance arrangements.
- Experience of working collaboratively across complex partnerships.
- The ability to deliver high-quality, person-centred employment support.
- The ability to achieve agreed outcomes and performance measures. The Provider can develop and lead a partnership of employment support organisations and will be responsible for:
- Strategic leadership and oversight.
- Performance management.
- Quality assurance.
- Partnership development and capacity building.
- Delivery of the Neighbourhood Work and Health Coach Service across Essex.
Key points
- People whose employment is at risk due to health-related barriers.
- People who have recently left employment due to health-related reasons. In addition, the programme will seek to ensure equitable access and support for:
- Veterans
- Carers
- Care leavers
Key points
- Evidence of economic and financial standing. Bidders are required to evidence a turnover that meets the minimum level of economic and financial standing / minimum financial threshold, which is once the (2027/28) annual contract value for this LOT 2, equating to £254,800.00.
- Evidence of the Bidder’s technical and professional ability, including previous experience.
- To have an established, or to establish a ‘base’ in Essex, with experience and knowledge of the Mid and North Essex geography and demography. Local provision is necessary to successfully deliver the requirements of the service. The Authority has provided a detailed Service Specification (Document 3b - LOTs 2-5 LWHP Service Specification) that outlines the service specific deliverables and requirements for this Local WorkWell (Work & Health) Partnership for Mid and North Essex (MNE).
The minimum requirements that the Provider needs to satisfy are
- Evidence of economic and financial standing. Bidders are required to evidence a turnover that meets the minimum level of economic and financial standing / minimum financial threshold, which is once the (2027/28) annual contract value for this LOT 3, equating to £135,461.00.
- Evidence of the Bidder’s technical and professional ability, including previous experience.
- To have an established, or to establish a ‘base’ in Essex, with experience and knowledge of the West Essex geography and demography. Local provision is necessary to successfully deliver the requirements of the service. The Authority has provided a detailed Service Specification (Document 3b - LOTs 2-5 LWHP Service Specification) that outlines the service specific deliverables and requirements for this Local WorkWell (Work & Health) Partnership for West Essex (WE).
The minimum requirements that the Provider needs to satisfy are
- Evidence of economic and financial standing. Bidders are required to evidence a turnover that meets the minimum level of economic and financial standing / minimum financial threshold, which is once the (2027/28) annual contract value for this LOT 4, equating to £147,509.00.
- Evidence of the Bidder’s technical and professional ability, including previous experience.
- To have an established, or to establish a ‘base’ in Essex, with experience and knowledge of the South East Essex geography and demography. Local provision is necessary to successfully deliver the requirements of the service. The Authority has provided a detailed Service Specification (Document 3b - LOTs 2-5 LWHP Service Specification) that outlines the service specific deliverables and requirements for this Local WorkWell (Work & Health) Partnership for South East Essex (SEE).
Key points
- Evidence of economic and financial standing. Bidders are required to evidence a turnover that meets the minimum level of economic and financial standing / minimum financial threshold, which is once the (2027/28) annual contract value for this LOT 4, equating to £163,546.00.
- Evidence of the Bidder’s technical and professional ability, including previous experience.
- To have an established, or to establish a ‘base’ in Essex, with experience and knowledge of the South West Essex geography and demography. Local provision is necessary to successfully deliver the requirements of the service. The Authority has provided a detailed Service Specification (Document 3b - LOTs 2-5 LWHP Service Specification) that outlines the service specific deliverables and requirements for this Local WorkWell (Work & Health) Partnership for South West Essex (SWE).
Lots (4)
- Lot 1Essex WorkWell Neighbourhood Work and Health Coach Service Lot 2: Local WorkWell (Work & Health) Partnership - Mid and North Essex (MNE) Lot 3: Local WorkWell (Work & Health) Partnership - West Essex (WE) Lot 4: Local WorkWell (Work & Health) Partnership - South East Essex (SEE) Lot 5: Local WorkWell (Work & Health) Partnership - South West Essex (SWE)
- Lot 2Local WorkWell (Work & Health) Partnership - Mid and North Essex (MNE)
- Lot 3Local WorkWell (Work & Health) Partnership – West Essex (WE) The Authority intends to award a single contract to a single Provider (as the sole Provider or as the ‘Lead Provider’ in a consortium) for LOT 3: Local WorkWell (Work & Health) Partnership – West Essex (WE)
- Lot 4Local WorkWell (Work & Health) Partnership – South East Essex (SEE) The Authority intends to award a single contract to a single Provider (as the sole Provider or as the ‘Lead Provider’ in a consortium) for LOT 4: Local WorkWell (Work & Health) Partnership – South East Essex (SEE)
Eligibility & compliance
The Provider must deliver a zero-exclusion approach and ensure equitable access across Essex, with resources targeted proportionately to need and demand.
Contact & helpdesk
Should providers have any queries, or are having problems registering on the portal; they should contact the Atamis helpdesk via: Support-health@Atamis.co.uk or phone number 0800 9956035.
Additional details
The aggregate value of the Proposed Contract (including extensions and any available options excisable during the term of the Proposed Contract) across all five (5) LOTS as advertised in the Central Digital Platform (CDP) also referred to as Find a Tender Service (FTS), is £5,163,141.00. The proposed contract duration is from 01/12/2026 to 31/03/2029.
The Proposed Contract to be entered into by the Authority and the Preferred Bidder(s) for the Services will be based on the NHS Standard Contract 2026/27 (full-length) and all subsequent variations thereof from time to time during the contract term. All details related to this opportunity, including the procurement documentation are in the Atamis portal - please register and apply via Atamis e-sourcing portal https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome The relevant documentation will be available within the “C460866 WorkWell Services” project.
It is free to register on the Atamis portal and it can be accessed at any time of day providing you have a working internet connection. The helpdesk is open Monday - Friday between 08:00 - 18:00
The deadline for tender submissions is 12:noon on the 15th September 2026. Period of agreement: 01/12/2026 to 31/03/2029 The maximum contract value is £2,611,826.
The Authority intends to award a single contract to a single Provider (as the sole Provider or as the ‘Lead Provider’ in a consortium) for LOT 1 Essex WorkWell Neighbourhood Work and Health Coach Service. The successful Provider will deliver specialist employment support across Essex, working collaboratively with Essex ICB, Local WorkWell Partnerships and wider system partners to support people whose health condition or disability affects their ability to remain in work, return to work, or move towards employment.
The successful Provider will be responsible for supporting a minimum of 6,620 WorkWell participants across Essex during the period 1 December 2026 to 31 March 2029 and for delivering the associated programme outcomes and performance measures. Volumes will increase incrementally during the mobilisation and early delivery phase.
The maximum contract value is £2,611,826. The WorkWell programme will be overseen by the Essex ICB Neighbourhood Programme Group, Neighbourhood Health Committee and associated governance arrangements.
Additional information: To express interest and participate in the Market Event, please register and apply via Atamis e-sourcing portal https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome The relevant documentation will be available within the “C460866 WorkWell Services” project. Partnerships will strengthen local work, health and skills systems and ensure that residents can access coordinated and effective support.
The successful Provider will act as the lead organisation for the Local WorkWell Partnership and will be responsible for partnership development, local engagement, administration of the Additional Support Fund and continuous improvement of local work and health pathways. Partnership Objectives.
The Local WorkWell Partnership will: o Strengthen local work, health and skills systems. o Improve coordination between organisations. o Increase awareness of WorkWell. o Improve referral pathways. o Support equitable access. o Promote community engagement. o Support the effective use of the Additional Support Fund. o Contribute to improved employment and health outcomes. Each Local WorkWell Partnership will operate within its allocated geography and work collaboratively with Essex ICB, neighbouring Local WorkWell Partnerships and the Essex-wide Neighbourhood Work and Health Coach Service to support delivery of WorkWell objectives.
Period of agreement: 28-months from 01/12/2026 - 31/03/2029 Maximum contract value over the lifetime of contract: £928,200.00 To express interest and participate in the Market Event, please register and apply via Atamis e-sourcing portal https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome The relevant documentation will be available within the “C460866 WorkWell Services” project.
Additional information: To express interest and participate in the Market Event, please register and apply via Atamis e-sourcing portal https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome The relevant documentation will be available within the “C460866 WorkWell Services” project. Partnerships will strengthen local work, health and skills systems and ensure that residents can access coordinated and effective support.
The successful Provider will act as the lead organisation for the Local WorkWell Partnership and will be responsible for partnership development, local engagement, administration of the Additional Support Fund and continuous improvement of local work and health pathways. Partnership Objectives.
The Local WorkWell Partnership will: o Strengthen local work, health and skills systems. o Improve coordination between organisations. o Increase awareness of WorkWell. o Improve referral pathways. o Support equitable access. o Promote community engagement. o Support the effective use of the Additional Support Fund. o Contribute to improved employment and health outcomes. Each Local WorkWell Partnership will operate within its allocated geography and work collaboratively with Essex ICB, neighbouring Local WorkWell Partnerships and the Essex-wide Neighbourhood Work and Health Coach Service to support delivery of WorkWell objectives.
Contract term - 28 months from 01/12/2026 - 31/03/2029 Maximum contract value over lifetime of contract: £492,511.00 To express interest and participate in the Market Event, please register and apply via Atamis e-sourcing portal https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome The relevant documentation will be available within the “C460866 WorkWell Services” project.
Additional information: To express interest and participate in the Market Event, please register and apply via Atamis e-sourcing portal https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome The relevant documentation will be available within the “C460866 WorkWell Services” project. Partnerships will strengthen local work, health and skills systems and ensure that residents can access coordinated and effective support.
The successful Provider will act as the lead organisation for the Local WorkWell Partnership and will be responsible for partnership development, local engagement, administration of the Additional Support Fund and continuous improvement of local work and health pathways. Partnership Objectives.
The Local WorkWell Partnership will: o Strengthen local work, health and skills systems. o Improve coordination between organisations. o Increase awareness of WorkWell. o Improve referral pathways. o Support equitable access. o Promote community engagement. o Support the effective use of the Additional Support Fund. o Contribute to improved employment and health outcomes. Each Local WorkWell Partnership will operate within its allocated geography and work collaboratively with Essex ICB, neighbouring Local WorkWell Partnerships and the Essex-wide Neighbourhood Work and Health Coach Service to support delivery of WorkWell objectives.
Contract term 28-months from 01/12/2026 - 31/03/2029 Maximum contract value over lifetime of contract: £536,009.00 To express interest and participate in the Market Event, please register and apply via Atamis e-sourcing portal https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome The relevant documentation will be available within the “C460866 WorkWell Services” project.
Additional information: To express interest and participate in the Market Event, please register and apply via Atamis e-sourcing portal https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome The relevant documentation will be available within the “C460866 WorkWell Services” project. Partnerships will strengthen local work, health and skills systems and ensure that residents can access coordinated and effective support.
The successful Provider will act as the lead organisation for the Local WorkWell Partnership and will be responsible for partnership development, local engagement, administration of the Additional Support Fund and continuous improvement of local work and health pathways. Partnership Objectives.
The Local WorkWell Partnership will: o Strengthen local work, health and skills systems. o Improve coordination between organisations. o Increase awareness of WorkWell. o Improve referral pathways. o Support equitable access. o Promote community engagement. o Support the effective use of the Additional Support Fund. o Contribute to improved employment and health outcomes. Each Local WorkWell Partnership will operate within its allocated geography and work collaboratively with Essex ICB, neighbouring Local WorkWell Partnerships and the Essex-wide Neighbourhood Work and Health Coach Service to support delivery of WorkWell objectives.
Contract term: 28-months from 01/12/2026 - 31/03/2029 Maximum contract value over lifetime of contract: £594,596.00 To express interest and participate in the Market Event, please register and apply via Atamis e-sourcing portal https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome The relevant documentation will be available within the “C460866 WorkWell Services” project. Additional information: To express interest and participate in the Market Event, please register and apply via Atamis e-sourcing portal https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome The relevant documentation will be available within the “C460866 WorkWell Services” project.
AI Analysis
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A health service provider is needed to deliver WorkWell, an early-intervention work and health support service across Norfolk and Suffolk from November 2026 to March 2029. The service helps people with health-related barriers to employment through low-intensity assessments and holistic support to get back into work.
Requirements
- No specific requirements listed in the notice — check the full tender documents.
- Ability to deliver services across both Norfolk and Suffolk regions
- Registration and submission via Atamis e-sourcing portal
- Submission deadline: 12:00 noon on 31st July 2026
- Subject to Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023
Key Tasks & Deliverables
- Provide evidence-based, low-intensity work and health assessments for individuals
- Deliver holistic support addressing health-related barriers to employment
- Offer early-intervention and prevention-focused services
- Support individuals with low-level occupational health needs
- Deliver services across Norfolk and Suffolk (two separate contracts mentioned)
How to Read This Tender
- 1This is a PSR (Provider Selection Regime) contract, not a standard Procurement Act tender — different rules apply, so read the regulatory framework carefully in the full documents.
- 2The notice mentions 'further detail outlined within the procurement documentation' — you must download and review the full tender pack from the Atamis portal; this summary alone is insufficient to bid.
- 3Two separate contracts are being advertised (Norfolk and Suffolk) — clarify whether you can bid for one, both, or if they must be bid together.
- 4The contract runs for 2.5 years (November 2026 to March 2029) — check what's included: staffing, premises, equipment, training, quality standards, and performance targets in the full documents.
- 5All questions must go through the Atamis message centre; contact the helpdesk early if you have portal issues (0800 9956035, Monday–Friday 08:00–18:00).
Tips for Small Businesses
- Register on the Atamis portal immediately — it's free and gives you time to review documents before the 31st July 2026 deadline; don't wait until the last week.
- Consider whether you have occupational health expertise or can partner with someone who does — this is specialist health work, not general employment support, so subcontracting or consortium arrangements may strengthen your bid.
- The full tender documents will detail the evaluation criteria (quality, cost, social value, etc.) — focus your bid on what the buyer is actually scoring you on, and include evidence of similar early-intervention or health-related employment support work you've delivered.
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NHS NORFOLK AND SUFFOLK INTEGRATED CARE BOARDKey Dates
Published
20 August 2026
Submission deadline
15 September 2026
Notice type
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