Tender

Lot1_Occupational Health Lot2_ Employee Assistance Programme

SUNDERLAND COLLEGE

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Tender

21 Feb 2025 at 13:14

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Sunderland College is seeking to procure services for the provision of Occupational Health and an Employee Assistance Programme, with the procurement process currently in the tender stage. This process is categorized under guidance and counselling services, with additional classifications for company health services and counselling services. The tender, published on 21st February 2025, is open to submissions until 12:00 PM on 7th March 2025. The contract period will commence on 1st April 2025 and end on 31st March 2028. The services are to be delivered in various locations including the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom. The procurement method used is an open procedure below threshold, aiming to attract Small to Medium Enterprises (SMEs).

This tender presents a valuable growth opportunity for businesses specialising in occupational health and employee assistance services. SMEs, in particular, are encouraged to apply as the procurement has been structured to support smaller enterprises. Bidders can opt to tender for one or both of the services (Lots), allowing flexible participation. The open procedure ensures a competitive atmosphere, providing a fair chance for qualified businesses to win the contract and expand their service offerings across the specified regions. Enterprises adept in healthcare, counselling, and employee well-being services stand to benefit significantly from this tender opportunity provided by Sunderland College.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Lot1_Occupational Health Lot2_ Employee Assistance Programme

Notice Description

The College have a requirement to contract for the provision of Occupational Health and Employee Assistance Programme. The college wishes to request tenders from providers in the fields identified below: o Lot 1_Occupational Health o Lot 2_Employee Assistance Programme The provision has been split into Lots to support Small to Medium Enterprises (SMEs). Tenderers must identify in their response which Lot they are tendering for. Tenderers can apply for 1 or both Lots. Additional information: Tender responses and all associated documentation must be submitted electronically via the NESSP e-tendering system located at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/nessp Tenders must not be returned by any other means. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-26fd1710-fde3-4929-bf2a-f878021524db
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6e96a5f5-33b8-40ae-9493-b2829cae6617
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85147000 - Company health services

85312300 - Guidance and counselling services

85312320 - Counselling services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
7 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Apr 2025 - 31 Mar 2028 3-4 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
SUNDERLAND COLLEGE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
TYNE AND WEAR
Postcode
SR3 4AH
Post Town
Sunderland
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC44 Sunderland
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Sunderland
Electoral Ward
Barnes
Westminster Constituency
Sunderland Central

Further Information

Notice Documents

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