Award of Contracts for Research on Managing Sickness Absence in SMEs (Phase 1)
Department for Work and Pensions · Awarded contract
AwardedAward of Contracts for Research on Managing Sickness Absence in SMEs (Phase 1)
Awarded 21 May 2017
Awarded21 May 2017
Value£180,929.00
RegionUnited Kingdom
CategoryResearch & Development
Ended 9y 3mo ago3mo term
Awarded 21 May 2017Expired 20 Aug 2017
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The Department for Work and Pensions awarded a contract to Avalon Behaviour Ventures Ltd, The Fit for Work Team, Kingston University Enterprises Ltd, and Westfield Health and Wellbeing Ltd for research into innovative interventions to support small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in managing long-term sickness absence and facilitating early returns to work.
The contract, valued at £180,929, focuses on the first four weeks of sickness absence to improve outcomes for employees and employers.
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Award of Contracts for Research on Managing Sickness Absence in SMEs (Phase 1)
Won by Avalon Behaviour Ventures Ltd,The Fit for Work Team,Kingston University Enterprises Ltd,Westfield Health and Wellbeing Ltd · Department for Work and Pensions
£181Kawarded
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