CE ICB - WorkWell Initiative Service Procurement
- Buyer
- NHS Central East Integrated Care Board
- Value
- £2,743,184
- Closes
- 9 December 2026
- Where
- Ely, the East of England
- Type
- Open tender
In plain English
NHS Central East Integrated Care Board is looking for providers to run the WorkWell service, which combines health and care support with employment help through local Integrated Work and Health Hubs. The contract is split into eight geographic lots across Bedfordshire, Luton, Milton Keynes and Hertfordshire, worth up to £2,743,184 (excluding VAT) over up to two years from 1 April 2027.
What the buyer wants
• Deliver the WorkWell service in one or more of the eight geographic lots, with a single contracted provider per lot. • Set up and run Integrated Work and Health Hubs or teams that combine health, care and employment support for residents. • Register on the Atamis e-system to access the tender documents, attend the market engagement event (email details by 12noon on 16 November 2026) and submit bids by 12noon on 9 December 2026.
Lots
- Lot 1 - Bedford Borough
- Lot 2 - Central Bedfordshire
- Lot 3 - Luton
- Lot 4 - Milton Keynes
- Lot 5 - Central Hertfordshire
- Lot 6 - Eastern Hertfordshire
- Lot 7 - North-West Hertfordshire
- Lot 8 - South-West Hertfordshire
Requirements
What could rule a small business out: The notice does not list specific financial, insurance or certification requirements, but it asks for suitably qualified and experienced providers to deliver a health and employment service, and it is funded only for two years, so a small business without prior health or employment support delivery experience would most likely be ruled out.
Always check the tender documents.
How to bid
This is an open tender: any eligible business can respond directly to the buyer by the deadline, with no framework membership needed.
Where to apply
The notice doesn't name a website for bids. Ask the buyer how to apply, using the contact on the official notice.
Questions about this tender? Email the buyer at ceicb.procurement@nhs.net.
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