WorkWell Service for NHS Essex ICB

This Prior Information Notice (PIN) is intended to notify the market of the Market Engagement event only. This PIN is NOT a call for competition.

NHS Essex Integrated Care Board (hereafter referred to as "the Authority") invites suitably qualified providers to attend a virtual Market Engagement event which will inform the market of the Authority's intention to undertake a competitive procurement process for the provision of WorkWell, Work and Health Support Services on Thursday 6th August 2026 10:00hrs - 11.30hrs

The Authority provides health and care to 1.9 million residents covering the geographical footprint of Essex, including Southend and Thurrock.

The commissioning model will comprise of Local WorkWell Partnerships and a single Essex-wide WorkWell Neighbourhood Work and Health Coach Service, with delivery designed around local government reorganisation footprints and strengthened access at key intervention points, including GP surgeries where Fit Notes are commonly created and maintained.

The programme expects to include a WorkWell Assistance Programme that, in combination with Neighbourhood Work and Health Coaches, supports early intervention.

The Authority intends to procure the new 'WorkWell Service' provision and award appropriate contracts to suitable, technically capable providers. To award the contracts, the most suitable providers must have demonstrably satisfied the minimum Basic Selection Criteria, including financial and economic standing, and satisfy the Key Criteria assessment and the commercial envelope.

The market engagement event will offer an opportunity to engage with stakeholders and for prospective service providers to learn more about the services. The procurement process and timetable will also be shared.

The Market Engagement event will take place virtually via MS Teams Webinar on Thursday 6th August from 10.00hrs – 11.30hrs.

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.

It is free to register on the Atamis portal and it can be accessed at any time of day providing you have a working internet connection. Should providers have any queries, or are having problems registering on the portal; they should contact the Atamis helpdesk via: [email protected] or phone number 0800 9956035. The helpdesk is open Monday - Friday between 08:00 - 18:00 The deadline for expressions of interest is 17:30hrs on Wednesday 05th August 2026. If you have any questions, please send them through the message centre on the Atamis e-procurement portal.

The Authority has published this PIN to support market engagement for this WorkWell Services only. Any future procurement opportunities pertaining to these services, if undertaken, will be advertised with a separate call for competition via a relevant notice published in the Central Digital Platform (CDP) and all appropriate platforms, once final.