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Employee Assistance Programme and Trauma and Critical Incident Support 2025

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (DHSC)

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17 Sep 2025 at 08:15

Summary of the contracting process

The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has concluded the procurement process for the "Employee Assistance Programme and Trauma and Critical Incident Support 2025". This contract, classified under health services (CPV code 85100000), focuses on providing various counselling and support services to employees. The procurement used a selective method through a dynamic purchasing system, culminating in an award to People Asset Management Limited. This contract, valued at £117,000, begins on 30th September 2025 and extends through to 31st December 2028. The services will be delivered across various locations, including the UK and other overseas territories.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in health and counselling services to expand their client base and enhance their industry reputation by partnering with government organisations. The contract is particularly suited to large enterprises capable of offering a breadth of health-related employee support services. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) may also find opportunities to subcontract or provide niche services under the broader contract awarded to the primary supplier. The framework for potential extension provides further growth opportunities by enabling sustained service delivery and the potential for lasting partnerships.

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Notice Title

Employee Assistance Programme and Trauma and Critical Incident Support 2025

Notice Description

Delivery of Employee Assistance Programme and Trauma Counselling Services: support services offer to employees to manage personal or work-related problems that could impact their job performance, health, or wellbeing. Key features typically include: Confidential counselling (e.g. mental health, stress, grief, relationship issues) Legal and financial advice Work-life balance support (e.g. childcare, eldercare resources) Crisis intervention or trauma support The contract is for awarded for an initial term of 15 months with the possibility to extend for a further period or periods up to 24 months.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c0fc3e66-b580-46ed-8361-4880f6a10957
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
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85100000 - Health services

85140000 - Miscellaneous health services

85312300 - Guidance and counselling services

85312320 - Counselling services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£117,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£117,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
25 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
29 Sep 2025 - 31 Dec 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (DHSC)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1H 0EU
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PEOPLE ASSET MANAGEMENT

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