Tender

Provision of Employee Advisory Services to Cheshire Occupational Health Services

MID CHESHIRE HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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Tender

14 Jul 2017 at 15:00

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking proposals for the "Provision of Employee Advisory Services" aimed at enhancing employee health within its Occupational Health Service. The tender falls under the counselling services category (CPV Code: 85312320) and is currently in the Tender stage, with submissions due by 11th August 2017. The contract is set to commence on 18th September 2017 for a term of 12 months, with potential extensions of up to 24 months. The services will benefit approximately 7,000 personnel across various NHS organisations in the region.

This procurement presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in employee wellbeing, counselling, and support services. Companies experienced in delivering Employee Assistance Programmes (EAP) or similar services will find this tender particularly relevant. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to compete, as there is a clear emphasis on inclusive service delivery to enhance employee health and reduce sickness absence in the public health sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Employee Advisory Services to Cheshire Occupational Health Services

Notice Description

Cheshire Occupational Health Service (COHS) is an in-house NHS Occupational Health Service hosted by Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (MCHFT). COHS wishes to appoint a provider to operate an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) which will assist the Service to proactively improve the health of employees and to help reduce sickness absence. The core provision of the service will be to provide the following: 24 hour, 365 days a year confidential telephone support counselling, advice and information underpinned by face to face counselling sessions where required. The contract will be for an initial period of 12 months, with the option to extend for a further 24 months in periods of 12 +12 increments. It is envisaged that the contract will commence as soon as possible following 1st September 2017. The EAP will be offered to the staff of organisations serviced by COHS. Currently this is a total of approximately 7,000 personnel. In addition, the EAP service will also be accessed by the following organisations: * The Christie NHS Foundation Trust * The Countess of Chester NHS Foundation Trust * East Cheshire NHS Trust

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fec3678f-310a-42d1-8f30-8337222b1791
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85312320 - Counselling services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£164,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jul 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
11 Aug 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
17 Sep 2017 - 14 Sep 2018 6-12 months
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
MID CHESHIRE HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CREWE, CHESHIRE
Postcode
CW1 4QJ
Post Town
Crewe
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD6 Cheshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD62 Cheshire East
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Cheshire East
Electoral Ward
Leighton
Westminster Constituency
Crewe and Nantwich

Further Information

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