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Research Councils, Innovate UK and UK SBS Employee Assistance Programme

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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15 Jan 2018 at 11:25

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the UK Shared Business Services Limited as the buying organisation for the "Research Councils, Innovate UK and UK SBS Employee Assistance Programme." This contract falls within the services industry category, specifically focusing on guidance and counselling services. The contract is currently in the award stage, with the award date published on 15 January 2018. The contract period is set to commence on 1 February 2018 and will conclude on 31 January 2021, with a total contract value of £66,489.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the counselling and welfare services sector, particularly those providing employee assistance programmes. Companies that specialise in guidance and counselling services or offer comprehensive welfare solutions would be well-positioned to compete for future contracts within this framework, especially those that are small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) capable of delivering tailored support to public sector employees across various locations, including the UK and overseas.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Research Councils, Innovate UK and UK SBS Employee Assistance Programme

Notice Description

The Medical Research Council (MRC), The Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC), The Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC), The Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC), The Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC), The Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC), Innovate UK and UK Shared Business Services (UK SBS) require a provision of an Employee Assistance Programme for all employees. Although predominately located within the UK, there are a number of satellite units based overseas. The supplier shall supply an Employee Assistance Programme to the parties named for their employees

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0b09a53b-c748-42c2-a864-2c3d4ac9a951
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
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85312300 - Guidance and counselling services

85312310 - Guidance services

85312320 - Counselling services

85312400 - Welfare services not delivered through residential institutions

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£66,489 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jan 20188 years ago
Submission Deadline
21 Nov 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Dec 20178 years ago
Contract Period
1 Feb 2018 - 31 Jan 2021 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
professionalservices@uksbs.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN2 1FF
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK71 Swindon
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HEALTH ASSURED

Further Information

Notice Documents

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