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W172444 Employee Assistance Programme

NHS BUSINESS SERVICES AUTHORITY

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28 Jul 2026 at 09:18

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Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Business Services Authority has completed the procurement process for the "W172444 Employee Assistance Programme," classified under the industry category of "Counselling services" with CPV code 85312320. The contract, valued at £213,877.17, was awarded to PEOPLE ASSET MANAGEMENT LTD. This selective procurement was initiated as a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system and includes services such as telephone and face-to-face counselling available 24/7 for NHSBSA employees. The award was published on 28 July 2026, and the contract will be executed from 1 October 2026 to 30 September 2030, covering the location of Newcastle Upon Tyne, UK.

This tender offers business growth opportunities, particularly for large counselling service providers capable of offering comprehensive Employee Assistance Programmes with robust 24/7 support systems. Engaging in such public contracts allows businesses to expand their client base and demonstrate expertise in delivering essential counselling services. Companies that possess specialised resources in telephone and face-to-face counselling services would find this contract suitable and beneficial for bolstering their portfolio of public sector collaborations.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

W172444 Employee Assistance Programme

Notice Description

This contract is for the provision of an Employee Assistance Programme for the NHSBSA and their cluster members over a four year contract period. The Employee Assistance Programme offers a range of services to employees through telephone counselling and face-to-face counselling by qualified counsellors. Employees require access of the services 24/7, 365 days per year via an advice line which offers counselling, information, advice and signposting. Additional information: This contract is for the provision of an Employee Assistance Programme for the NHSBSA and their cluster members over a four year contract period. The Employee Assistance Programme offers a range of services to employees through telephone counselling and face-to-face counselling by qualified counsellors. Employees require access of the services 24/7, 365 days per year via an advice line which offers counselling, information, advice and signposting.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-071c10c0-7752-4085-aab7-1bb5cac0077f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3dbe3b80-9f82-4b47-9f4a-dfd82372fbc9
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85312320 - Counselling services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£213,877 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£213,877 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
26 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2026 - 30 Sep 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS BUSINESS SERVICES AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE
Postcode
NE15 8NY
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Newcastle upon Tyne
Electoral Ward
Lemington
Westminster Constituency
Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PEOPLE ASSET MANAGEMENT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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