Tender

Hertfordshire and West Essex STP - Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

HERTFORDSHIRE NHS PROCUREMENT

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Tender

06 Nov 2019 at 16:39

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Hertfordshire NHS Procurement is conducting a selective tender for the Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) aimed at supporting approximately 20,000 staff across multiple NHS organisations in Hertfordshire and West Essex. This procurement falls within the 'Company health services' industry category, with a total contract value of £120,000. The tender period is set to close on 13 December 2019, and the contract is scheduled to commence on 1 April 2020, lasting until 31 March 2023. Services are to be delivered primarily to personnel within the East of England region, focusing on mental health support and well-being.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in health services, particularly those that can provide comprehensive Employee Assistance Programs. Businesses that offer innovative mental health solutions, including online support services, counselling, and management support, will find themselves particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, as they may offer tailored services that align with the diverse needs of the contracting authorities and their staff.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Hertfordshire and West Essex STP - Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Notice Description

The NHS organisations of Hertfordshire and West Essex STP are seeking to procure a single provider to deliver its Employee Assistance Programmes (EAP) for approximately 20,000 staff. The Supplier shall provide access to a range of experts and mental health professionals and must provide a service that meets confidentiality, recognised standards and will underpin the services with robust clinical governance. The Contracting Authorities are: - West Hertfordshire Hospitals NHS Trust - East and North Hertfordshire NHS Trust - Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust - Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust - Herts Valleys CCG - East and North Hertfordshire CCG - West Essex CCG The Supplier shall provide support to Contracting Authorities Personnel over the full range of work related or personal matters that may impact on workplace performance and seek to resolve those issues where possible. Core requirements must include an Online Portal, telephone triage and Support Services which shall include advice and support, management support Services, face to face counselling Services including therapeutic intervention, case management, policy guidance and trend management; health and wellbeing promotion and awareness and publicity and promotion. The Services shall be available to all Contracting Authorities Personnel and their dependants and relatives including those working remotely, both in the UK and travelling overseas and provide sufficient flexibility of approach to accommodate different organisational.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0cff6325-4049-4f31-a5a5-4ff4e85b6439
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/59f60251-4a1f-472c-a75a-d0fb011973cb
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85147000 - Company health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£120,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Nov 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
13 Dec 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2020 - 31 Mar 2023 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HERTFORDSHIRE NHS PROCUREMENT
Contact Name
David Beaven
Contact Email
davidbeaven@nhs.net
Contact Phone
01707 356176

Buyer Location

Locality
WELWYN GARDEN CITY
Postcode
AL8 6NS
Post Town
St Albans
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH26 North and East Hertfordshire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Welwyn Hatfield
Electoral Ward
Handside
Westminster Constituency
Welwyn Hatfield

Further Information

Notice Documents

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