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Massachusetts Department of Developmental Services (DDS)

Massachusetts DDS administers services and workforce initiatives supporting people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Atlas tracks training, credentialing and workforce-development opportunities that expand the direct-care and nursing pipeline serving DDS populations.

Atlas IndexFunding Organization Intelligence
Latest verification: September 20, 2026
Verified records5
Active opportunities4
Top opportunity score92/100
States represented1

GeographyMassachusetts

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Closed — deadline passed September 9, 2026 Atlas Opportunity Score 96/100
Verified September 10, 2026

Massachusetts Department of Developmental Services (DDS)

Massachusetts DDS Telemedicine Services Pilot — BD-27-1023-1023C-1023L-131709

The Massachusetts Department of Developmental Services (DDS) is soliciting qualified providers for a telemedicine-services pilot in selected state-operated group homes serving adults receiving long-term residential services. DDS states that the pilot is intended to promote the health, wellness, and safety of residents. Official bid: BD-27-1023-1023C-1023L-131709. Deadline: September 9, 2026 at 5:00 PM Massachusetts local time […]

FundingOfficial COMMBUYS listing does not state a ceiling. Secondary indexed summaries report $300,000 annually and up to $1.2 million total including renewal options; verify against TELMED-27-2 Restated FINAL before pricing.
DeadlineSeptember 9, 2026 at 5:00 PM as listed in COMMBUYS (time zone not separately stated on the official listing).
Required next actionNo new outreach or submission activity. Preserve the opportunity as historical intelligence and continue only any permitted support for organizations that were contacted before the 48-hour cutoff.
Active Atlas Opportunity Score 92/100
Verified September 1, 2026

Massachusetts Department of Developmental Services (DDS)

Massachusetts DDS LPN Certificate Program 2026 — Direct Support Workforce Pathway

Massachusetts DDS is accepting eligible direct-support employees into a 30-slot statewide LPN certificate pathway on a rolling basis, with DDS paying tuition and fees going forward for accepted participants in approved programs.

FundingUp to $20,000 in DDS-paid tuition and fees per accepted participant, plus paid educational leave while enrolled; 30 program slots are available statewide.
DeadlineRolling until available slots are filled. DDS says regional selection committees began reviewing applications March 9, 2026 and make decisions as applications arrive. The current page does not state that the program has closed.
Required next actionConfirm you are an eligible DDS employee in good standing, verify the required service history, apply to and gain acceptance from an approved participating LPN certificate program, then submit the DDS program application with the required acceptance verification. Because only 30 slots are available statewide, confirm remaining capacity with DDS before relying on funding.
Open Atlas Opportunity Score 84/100
Verified September 10, 2026

Massachusetts Department of Developmental Services (DDS)

Massachusetts DDS Assistive Technology 2025 — BD-24-1023-1023C-1023L-99267

The Massachusetts Department of Developmental Services (DDS) is maintaining an open Technology Forward procurement for qualified Assistive Technology providers serving people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Official bid: BD-24-1023-1023C-1023L-99267. COMMBUYS bid opening/deadline: June 30, 2028 at 5:00 PM. Electronic quotes are permitted and the purchase method is Open Market. Controlling materials: the COMMBUYS record currently […]

FundingNo maximum award or contract value is stated in the public COMMBUYS bid header; verify the controlling RFR for pricing and equipment/service limits.
DeadlineJune 30, 2028 at 5:00 PM as listed in COMMBUYS (time zone not separately stated on the official listing).
Required next actionReview the controlling Assistive Technology RFR, evaluation criteria and current qualified-provider list for mandatory bidder qualifications, equipment/service financial limits, references/experience and direct-vendor eligibility before TRUE direct classification.
Open Atlas Opportunity Score 78/100
Verified September 10, 2026

Massachusetts Department of Developmental Services (DDS)

Massachusetts DDS Remote Supports and Monitoring 2025 — BD-24-1023-1023C-1023L-100622

The Massachusetts Department of Developmental Services (DDS) is maintaining an open Technology Forward procurement for Remote Supports and Monitoring services intended to help people with intellectual and developmental disabilities live more independently and inclusively. Official bid: BD-24-1023-1023C-1023L-100622. COMMBUYS bid opening/deadline: June 30, 2028 at 5:00 PM. Electronic quotes are permitted and the purchase method is […]

FundingNo maximum award or contract value is stated in the public COMMBUYS bid header; verify the controlling RFR for service rates, equipment rules and pricing.
DeadlineJune 30, 2028 at 5:00 PM as listed in COMMBUYS (time zone not separately stated on the official listing).
Required next actionVerify the Restated RFR's bidder qualifications and subcontract/technology-vendor rules, then evaluate partnership with currently qualified Remote Supports and Monitoring providers before outreach.
Open Atlas Opportunity Score 45/100
Verified September 20, 2026

Massachusetts Department of Developmental Services (DDS)

Massachusetts DDS Pre-Engagement, Coaching and College Navigation — BD-25-1023-1023C-1023L-113734

The Massachusetts Department of Developmental Services (DDS) has an open Request for Responses to identify qualified providers for one or more of three services for DDS-eligible adults with Autism-only: Pre-Engagement, Coaching, and College Navigation. Official bid: BD-25-1023-1023C-1023L-113734; alternate ID CoachNav-26. COMMBUYS bid opening/deadline: December 10, 2031 at 5:00 PM. Electronic quotes are permitted and the […]

FundingNo maximum contract value is stated in the public COMMBUYS bid header; verify the updated controlling RFR for service rates and contract terms.
DeadlineDecember 10, 2031 at 5:00 PM as listed in COMMBUYS (time zone not separately stated on the official listing).
Required next actionMaintain as Massachusetts disability-services and college-navigation intelligence. Do not pursue as Dr. Miltie direct vendor unless a separate legitimate service capability and all RFR qualifications are established.