Provision of the WorkWell contracts within in Norfolk and Suffolk. WorkWell is an early-intervention work and health service with a focus on prevention, which includes holistic support for their health-related barriers to employment. It will provide evidence based, low intensity work and health assessments that support individuals with their low-level occupational health needs to overcome barriers to work.

Workwell Services - Norfolk

Provision of WorkWell Service within Norfolk. This notice is to inform providers of the release of documentation to initiate a competitive process to secure a Provider to deliver the WorkWell Service across Norfolk and Suffolk. WorkWell is an early-intervention work and health service with a focus on prevention, which includes holistic support for their health-related barriers to employment. It will provide evidence based, low intensity work and health assessments that support individuals with their low-level occupational health needs to overcome barriers to work. The contract will commence on 1st November 2026 and expire 31st March 2029. Further detail of the services required within this practice are outlined within the procurement documentation.

WorkWell Services - Suffolk

Provision of WorkWell Service within Norfolk. This notice is to inform providers of the release of documentation to initiate a competitive process to secure a Provider to deliver the WorkWell Service across Norfolk and Suffolk. WorkWell is an early-intervention work and health service with a focus on prevention, which includes holistic support for their health-related barriers to employment. It will provide evidence based, low intensity work and health assessments that support individuals with their low-level occupational health needs to overcome barriers to work. The contract will commence on 1st November 2026 and expire 31st March 2029. Further detail of the services required within this practice are outlined within the procurement documentation.

LOT 3: Local WorkWell (Work & Health) Partnership – West Essex (WE)

LOT 3: Local 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).

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).

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.

LOT 4: Local WorkWell (Work & Health) Partnership – South East Essex (SEE)

LOT 4: Local 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).

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).

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.

LOT 5 Local WorkWell (Work & Health) Partnership – South West Essex (SWE)

LOT 5 Local WorkWell (Work & Health) Partnership – South West Essex (SWE)
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 West Essex (SWE).

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 £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).

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.