Research and Development of Prototypes for Managing Sickness Absences in SMEs: Phase 2
Department for Work and Pensions · Awarded contract
AwardedResearch and Development of Prototypes for Managing Sickness Absences in SMEs: Phase 2
Awarded 29 Nov 2017
Awarded29 Nov 2017
Value£164,598.83
RegionUnited Kingdom
CategoryResearch & Development
Ended 7y 11mo ago12mo term
Awarded 29 Nov 2017Expired 28 Nov 2018
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The Department for Work and Pensions awarded a contract to Healthy Working Futures and Kingston University Higher Education Corporation for research and development services to manage sickness absences in small and medium enterprises (SMEs) as part of Phase 2 of the Joint Work and Health Unit initiative.
The contract, valued at AUD 164,598.83, involves transforming feasibility studies from Phase 1 into working prototypes that support SMEs in managing the first four weeks of sickness absence to facilitate return to work.
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Research and Development of Prototypes for Managing Sickness Absences in SMEs: Phase 2
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