Awarded contract

DHSC:ASC: Evaluation of Trailblazers Local Authorities

Details

Value
£285,800
Topic
Research and development services and related consultancy services
Published
11 October 2023

Tender description

Evaluation for the Trailblazer initiative in local authorities Lot 1: This is for the supply or research evaluation of the implementation of charging reform in Trailblazer LAs, including a process evaluation and an assessment of risk associated with the implementation of charging reform in Trailblazer LAs. This work will support the overall implementation of charging reform and DHSC’s objectives for the social care system by:<br/>• Identifying lessons learned for DHSC, LAs and providers in preparing for and implementing charging reform<br/>• Drawing conclusions about how implementation can be improved for the national rollout based on this learning<br/>• Providing an independent assessment of delivery risk based on findings from Trailblazer’s implementation of charging reform in order to inform key programme decision points.<br/>o This will include an assessment of key sources of risk and recommendations for mitigations

Timeline

  1. Completed: Award date10 October 2023
  2. Completed: Award published11 October 2023
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About the buyer

The Department of Health and Social Care sets health and social care policy for England, and buys as a central healthcare organisation through contracts tiered by value. Suppliers register on Atamis, the department's e-tendering portal, to see live opportunities. Larger contracts also appear on Find a Tender once government thresholds are passed. Much of this procurement flows through framework agreements and the Crown Commercial Service. Every contract carries a 30-day payment term under the Procurement Act 2023.

UK health spending has nearly quadrupled to £241.8bn in 2024/25, £20bn up on the year before. £140.6bn of that went to procurement, the biggest sector of UK public spending and the fastest-growing.

Over the past 5 years, most of the Department of Health and Social Care's contract awards have been in business services, IT services and health and social work.

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  • 73000000 · Research and development services and related consultancy services

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