Support package for Fair Pay Agreement negotiations in adult social care.
The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) is procuring a Negotiation Support Package for Fair Pay Agreements (FPAs) in the Adult Social Care (ASC) sector. The package aims to support sectoral collective bargaining negotiations starting in April 2027, as mandated by the Employment Rights Act 2025. A £321k Negotiation Support Fund (NSF) has been approved to mitigate delivery and handling risks. The buyer is DHSC, serving the UK government's priority for ASC workforce pay improvement. Requirements likely include expertise in negotiation support, stakeholder engagement, and possibly legal or policy advisory services.