Planning

Employee Assistance programme

SOUTHERN HEALTH NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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Planning

20 Mar 2017 at 11:38

Planned Procurement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is led by Southern Health NHS Foundation Trust, aiming to establish a combined Employee Assistance Programme for various NHS Trusts including University Hospitals Southampton and Isle of Wight NHS Trust. This initiative falls under the category of Guidance and counselling services and is located in the South East of England. Currently, the process is in the planning stage, with a future notice anticipated to be released on 24th March 2017. The contract is expected to commence on 28th April 2017 and run until 27th March 2020, with a total estimated value of £115,000.

This tender presents valuable opportunities for businesses specialising in employee assistance and mental health support services, particularly those focusing on guidance and counselling. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are well-suited to compete for this contract, helping to enhance employee wellbeing and productivity within the collaborating Trusts. The need for services that promote a positive work-life balance and address workplace challenges indicates a growing demand for innovative solutions in this sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Employee Assistance programme

Notice Description

University Hospitals Southampton NHS Foundation Trust, Isle of Wight NHS Trust, Southern Health NHS Foundation Trust and Solent NHS Trust ("The collaborating Trusts") are joining resources to provide a combined Employee Assistance programme as part of their broader staff health and well-being strategies. An Employee Assistance Programme will provide care and support for all employees of the collaborating Trusts by helping to achieve the following: - Promotion of positive mental health and supporting employees in achieving a work-life balance. - Illustrate a duty of care for all employees. - Minimise the risk of litigation for the collaborating Trusts. - Provide a confidential and free service for employees (& dependants)who may feel unable to turn elsewhere. - Improve the productivity and efficiency through improving the employee's wellbeing, ultimately reducing staff absenteeism and turnover rates. - Demonstrate and evidence how the programme is tackling the issues of harassment and bullying in the workplace. - Supporting staff and / or teams in challenging periods.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0a1fca46-dd86-4506-b180-259ae0ba4050
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4fec7c27-4e97-4446-a972-45cc858a9927
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planned Procurement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85312300 - Guidance and counselling services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£115,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Mar 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
24 Mar 2017Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
27 Apr 2017 - 27 Mar 2020 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOUTHERN HEALTH NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SOUTHAMPTON
Postcode
SO40 2RZ
Post Town
Southampton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ36 Central Hampshire
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
New Forest
Electoral Ward
Ashurst, Bramshaw, Copythorne & Netley Marsh
Westminster Constituency
New Forest East

Further Information

Notice Documents

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