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Work Capability Assessment: Contracts

Commons · Question 117272 · Tabled 3 Mar 2026 · Department for Work and Pensions · Official record

Answered 11 Mar 2026

Question

Asked by Mark Garnier

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what consideration is made when awarding work capability assessment contracts of potential additional costs to the Exchequer involved in contractors awarding bonuses or making performance related salary

Answer

Answered by Andrew Western, 11 Mar 2026

Functional Assessment Services contracts (including delivery of Work Capability Assessments) are outsourced to four prime contractors. The Department awarded these contracts following fair and open competition to deliver the best value for taxpayers. This...