Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c09-51b0-72b9-b93e-c8baad8c8340/access-to-work-mental-health-support-services-mhss closed GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Access to Work Mental Health Support Services (MHSS) [Department for Work and Pensions](https://tendernation.io/buyers/department-for-work-and-pensions) Incumbent usually keeps it Estimated value £28,400,000 Published 24 Nov 2017 Deadline Closed 18 Dec 2017 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Buyer says suitable for VCSEs The buyer ticked “suitable for voluntary, community and social enterprises” on the notice. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender The Department for Work and Pensions wishes to establish two (2) contracts, each with a different supplier, to deliver Mental Health Support Services under the Access to Work Programme on a national basis (excluding Northern Ireland). In respect of each contract, Services are to be delivered throughout England, Wales and Scotland. The service is to provide a DWP support measure for customers with a mental health issue or condition and the service aims to enable more people with mental health issues/conditions to stay in, advance and flourish in work. Full details of the required service are set out in the Specification. This is a notice for social and specific services in accordance with Directive 2014/24/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council Article 74 and regulation 75 of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. The procurement of Access to Work Mental Health Support Service Contract falls under Schedule 3 of the Public Contract Regulations 2015 (Regulations) (Health, Social and Related Services Category) (known commonly as the "Light Touch Regime"). Additional information: The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at: [dwp.bravosolutions.co.uk](https://dwp.bravosolutions.co.uk) Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via: [dwp.bravosolutions.co.uk](https://dwp.bravosolutions.co.uk) Electronic communication requires the use of tools and devices that are not generally available. Unrestricted and full direct access to these tools and devices is possible, free of charge, at: [dwp.bravosolutions.co.uk](https://dwp.bravosolutions.co.uk) Read full description ## CPV classification Miscellaneous health services Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/11a7bfdf-ed19-44ee-93d1-73666dedde25) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. 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