Functional Assessment Services (FAS) 2023 – Lot 2
About This Opportunity
Award notice from Department for Work & Pensions (United Kingdom) — Functional Assessment Services (FAS) 2023 – Lot 2. healthcare. Awarded to Capita Business.
This is a services contract in the health and medical services sector, with a focus on Primary Healthcare. Located in United Kingdom, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums.
Published through UK FTS - Find a Tender Service, a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for services in the health and medical services sector. Service contracts are typically evaluated on both technical quality and price, and may require bidders to demonstrate relevant experience and qualified personnel. This contract has already been awarded. The information is published for transparency and market intelligence purposes.
Description
This contract will be for the use of the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) (Lots 1
to 4) and the Department for Communities in Northern Ireland (Lot 5). The service
provision will be primarily contracted through this procurement to the Authority but may
allow other Government Departments and their Agencies, Non-Departmental Public
Bodies, and devolved administrations (including but not limited to HM Revenue and
Customs, Ministry of Defence, HM Courts and Tribunals Service, National Health and
Social Care) to access the services.
To support the determination of an individual's entitlement to benefit, the Authority
requires the delivery of a range of compatible and sympathetic Functional Health
Assessments (FAS). The results of these assessments form one part of the evidence
utilised by the Authority Decision Maker in making the ultimate decision on benefit
entitlement on behalf of the Secretary of State.
FAS Suppliers will be expected to deliver functional health assessments in relation to the
following benefits:
• Personal Independence Payment (PIP)- https://www.gov.uk/pip
• Employment Support Allowance (ESA)
https: //www.gov.uk/employment-support-allowance
• Universal Credit (UC)
https: //www.gov.uk/government/publications/universal-credit-if-you-have-a-disability-or
health-condition-quick-guide/universal-credit-if-you-have-a-disability-or-health-condition
• The delivery of assessments/advice associated with 15 other specialist benefits, for both
DWP and other Government Departments, including Veterans UK, HM Courts and
Tribunals Service and HM Revenue and Customs
DWP ran a procurement using the Light Touch Regime and a modified process with
commercial dialogue in accordance with Regulations 74 to 76 of the Public Contracts
Regulations 2015. For Lot 5, DWP conducted aspects of the procurement process on
behalf of the Department for Communities (DfC) in Northern Ireland. The procedure is set
out clearly in the published Invitation to Tender document.
The service will be divided into five (5) geographical lots:
Lot 1 - Northern England and Scotland
Lot 2 - Midlands and Wales
Lot 3 - South West England
Lot 4 - London, South East & East Anglia
Lot 5 - Northern Ireland
Data provenance
This notice is sourced from UK FTS - Find a Tender Service and was originally published on April 28, 2026. Last refreshed 8 days ago. Reference: 038543-2026. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.
About Department for Work & Pensions
Department for Work & Pensions has issued 99 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 5 currently open and 75 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Governance & Public Administration, Information & Communication Technology, and General Supplies & Services. All notices are published for United Kingdom. Notices are distributed via UK FTS - Find a Tender Service and UK Contracts Finder. Most recent publication: June 18, 2026.
Frequently asked questions about this tender
Who is the contracting authority?
This notice was issued by Department for Work & Pensions in United Kingdom. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.
What type of contract is this?
This is a Services contract in the Health & Medical sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.
How much was the contract awarded for?
Capita Business Services Ltd was awarded the contract for £774,475,244. The figure reflects the value disclosed by the contracting authority in the award notice.
Where will the contract be performed?
The contract is for delivery in United Kingdom. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.
How can I submit a bid?
Visit UK FTS - Find a Tender Service to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions. Quote reference 038543-2026 when communicating with the contracting authority.
Is this tender still open?
No — the contract has already been awarded to Capita Business Services Ltd. The award notice is archived on BidsFactory for transparency and market intelligence.
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