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Provision of an Employee Assistance Programme

UNIVERSITY OF EXETER

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12 Nov 2020 at 16:20

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Exeter has completed a public procurement process for the provision of an Employee Assistance Programme, classified under guidance and counselling services. This open tender was initiated with the aim of sourcing qualified companies capable of providing specialist advice and technical support for the programme. Key contract dates include a contract period starting on 29th October 2020 and ending on 28th October 2021, while the tender submission deadline was on 31st July 2020. The procurement was located in South West England and aimed at service sector providers.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), that specialise in employee wellness and counselling services. Companies that can offer comprehensive support and innovative solutions in mental health and employee assistance would be well-positioned to compete for similar contracts, enabling them to expand their reach and contribute to the well-being of larger organisations like the University of Exeter.

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Notice Title

Provision of an Employee Assistance Programme

Notice Description

The University of Exeter is inviting tenders from suitably qualified and experienced companies, who are well placed to provide all the specialist advice and technical support necessary to administer an Employee Assistance Programme.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-06eaed04-e35a-4499-895e-7ee0b0624bdb
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/83540e68-6b36-4e65-8881-6f0f55310e0f
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

85312300 - Guidance and counselling services

85312320 - Counselling services

98334000 - Wellness services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£71,137 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Nov 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 Jul 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Sep 20205 years ago
Contract Period
29 Oct 2020 - 28 Oct 2021 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF EXETER
Contact Name
Jodie Underhay
Contact Email
j.underhay@exeter.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
EXETER
Postcode
EX4 4QH
Post Town
Exeter
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK43 Devon CC
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Exeter
Electoral Ward
Duryard and St James
Westminster Constituency
Exeter

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SPECTRUM.LIFE

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