Planning

Employee Assistance Programme

GENERAL MEDICAL COUNCIL (GMC)

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Planning

20 Aug 2021 at 16:45

Summary of the contracting process

The General Medical Council (GMC) is initiating a tender for an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), aimed at enhancing staff wellbeing across various regions in the United Kingdom, including Scotland, North West, Wales, Northern Ireland, and London. This procurement process is currently in the planning stage, with the contract scheduled to begin on 4th January 2022 and conclude on 3rd January 2025. Interested suppliers can participate in virtual supplier meetings taking place on the 6th, 7th, and 8th of September 2021, which will provide an opportunity to present their services and engage in a Q&A session. The total budget allocated for this initiative is £25,000 for the 2022/2023 financial year.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in guidance, counselling, and wellness services, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Providers that offer innovative and flexible EAP solutions will be well-positioned to meet the GMC's requirements for a high-quality, confidential service that addresses the diverse needs of its staff. Engaging in this procurement could be a valuable step for businesses looking to expand in the public sector, especially those committed to promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion within the workplace.

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Notice Title

Employee Assistance Programme

Notice Description

The GMC is looking for an organisation to provide us with an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) for all our staff. We are committed to fostering a culture of equality, diversity and inclusion in everything we do as a regulator and employer. We would like to find an organisation that can provide an expert and flexible approach whilst delivering a high-quality service that meets the growing diverse need of the GMC. We are looking for a confidential, professional and independent providers that will enable us to help staff member with personal or workplace issues that may be impacting their performance, wellbeing, mental or physical health. We are holding supplier meetings on 6th, 7th and 8th September 2021. Suppliers will have the opportunity to provide a short virtual presentation on the EAP they can provide and how this could benefit the GMC. There will also be chance for question and answer. Each meeting will last a total of 30-minutes. To book a time slot please email procurement@gmc-uk.org. We have limited spaces available and will operate on a first come first served basis.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-252efd02-f4c8-49d5-8c35-316ec0f6cfcd
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c196d063-4c28-4055-99ae-874d098e38c5
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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

85312300 - Guidance and counselling services

98334000 - Wellness services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Aug 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
17 Nov 2021Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
4 Jan 2022 - 3 Jan 2025 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
GENERAL MEDICAL COUNCIL (GMC)
Contact Name
Lawrence Paddon
Contact Email
gmctenders@gmc-uk.org
Contact Phone
+44 1619236340

Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M3 3AW
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD33 Manchester
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England), TLI London, TLL Wales, TLM Scotland, TLN Northern Ireland

Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Deansgate
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Further Information

Notice Documents

Notice URLs

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