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Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS COUNCIL

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17 Apr 2026 at 09:20

Summary of the contracting process

Westmorland and Furness Council has finalised a contract for the provision of an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), specifically targeting company health services. This contract has been awarded to Health Assured Ltd and the procurement process was conducted through a call-off from a framework agreement, signifying a selective procurement method. The scope of services will be provided within the North West region of the United Kingdom, commencing on 1 April 2026 and concluding on 31 March 2030. The contract, valued at £133,056, reached completion on 26 February 2026 during the award stage of the procurement process, aligning with the council’s focus on comprehensive employee health solutions.

This procurement offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in health and wellness services, particularly those skilled in delivering employee support programmes. With its completion under a selective procurement method, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations remain particularly well-positioned to participate in similar future tenders, given their suitability for this procurement category. Engaging in such contracts provides significant exposure and growth potential within the public sector, while fostering collaborative relationships with local government entities such as Westmorland and Furness Council.

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Notice Title

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Notice Description

Contract award for the Provision of an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) for Westmorland and Furness Council.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1eaaf43f-2b24-40fc-86a9-215f4479b3aa
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1b043ad3-f0e4-4c98-97c7-c2c44e74966f
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
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85147000 - Company health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£133,056 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£133,056 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
26 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Feb 20261 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2030 4-5 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
WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
KENDAL
Postcode
LA9 4DQ
Post Town
Lancaster
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD1 Cumbria
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD14 Westmorland and Furness
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)

Local Authority
Westmorland and Furness
Electoral Ward
Kendal Strickland and Fell
Westminster Constituency
Westmorland and Lonsdale

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HEALTH ASSURED

Further Information

Notice Documents

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