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Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) 2024

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Summary of the contracting process

The Home Office has completed the procurement process for the 'Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) 2024' within the health services sector. The procurement, initiated via a selective method using a call-off from a framework agreement, pertains primarily to services and was targeted for delivery across various locations including the United Kingdom and broader regions such as Europe. The tender period concluded on 10 July 2024, and the contract commenced on 16 July 2024, with a duration extending until 15 July 2028. The procurement process has reached the award stage, with Health Assured Limited being the appointed supplier, securing a contract valued at £299,132.54.

This tender presents opportunities for companies specialising in health services, particularly those capable of delivering comprehensive employee assistance programmes. Although the contract is not specifically suited for SMEs or VCSEs, businesses with the capacity to service large and diverse geographical regions stand to benefit significantly. The opportunity to partner with a major government department such as the Home Office offers substantial growth potential and visibility in the public sector market.

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Notice Title

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) 2024

Notice Description

DBS Employee Assistance Services 2024

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/78ffcfc5-07c6-4e23-96d9-d18cbb18873c
Current Stage
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All Stages
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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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85100000 - Health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£299,132 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£299,132 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
9 Jul 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Jul 20241 years ago
Contract Period
15 Jul 2024 - 15 Jul 2028 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
HOME OFFICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L3 1QY
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD72 Liverpool
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
Waterfront South
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Riverside

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HEALTH ASSURED

Further Information

Notice Documents

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