Award

Award of Contract for Provision of Employee Assistance

SOMERSET COUNTY COUNCIL

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Award

18 Sep 2018 at 08:54

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Somerset County Council is awarding a contract for the provision of Employee Assistance Services under the NHS Framework for Workforce Wellbeing Services. This tender, identified as DN354459, is in the Award stage and was published on 18th September 2018. The total contract value is £35,000, and the service category falls under guidance and counselling services (CPV code 85312300). The contract period will run from 1st October 2018 to 30th September 2021, with the tender period having ended on 20th August 2018.

This contract represents a significant opportunity for businesses in the healthcare and counselling sectors, particularly those that can provide workforce wellbeing and support services. Companies specialised in employee assistance, mental health support, or counselling services would be well-positioned to compete effectively. The successful supplier, CareFirst, is a large-scale supplier, indicating that there may be potential for future collaborations or sub-contracting opportunities in this space as local authorities look to enhance their employee wellbeing offerings.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Award of Contract for Provision of Employee Assistance

Notice Description

Direct award under NHS Framework for Workforce Wellbeing Services- SS/17/MG/ZOE/9260 for the provision of Employee Assistance Services in Somerset County Council

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0fc7adf6-2ad8-4ad9-aea8-c0eb24b634e2
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bc040b6e-6642-4c61-96f6-ae030291a3ba
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85312300 - Guidance and counselling services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£35,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£35,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Sep 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Aug 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Sep 20187 years ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2018 - 30 Sep 2021 3-4 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
SOMERSET COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
TAUNTON
Postcode
TA1 4DY
Post Town
Taunton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK62 Somerset
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Somerset
Electoral Ward
Bishop's Hull & Taunton West
Westminster Constituency
Taunton and Wellington

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CAREFIRST

Further Information

Notice Documents

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