DGFT-social worker NHS continuing healthcare assessments

The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust is conducting a procurement process for health and social work services, specifically focused on NHS Continuing Healthcare assessments. The procurement process utilises the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) Regulations 2023, bypassing the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. The contract was awarded on 16th June 2025, with a direct award process, under Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023.

The contract duration is for one year, commencing in June 2025, with the possibility of extension for another year, and has a lifetime value of £95,000. The service delivery is intended for the region of Dudley, and the procurement method employed is limited, involving an award procedure sans prior publication of a call for competition.

Enterprises with expertise in delivering quality healthcare services, fostering innovation, and integrating collaborative service sustainability will find themselves well-positioned to compete for such contracts. Given the contract's value and focus on reducing health inequalities and improving access, small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) like DFG Consultant Limited, could leverage this contract to solidify their presence in the health services domain within the UK, specifically around Dudley.