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Employee Assistance Programme

OPEN UNIVERSITY(THE)

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07 Aug 2025 at 13:46

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Employee Assistance Programme" has been completed by The Open University, based in Milton Keynes, England. This tender is for the provision of health services under the LUPC Occupational Health Services framework, focusing on Lot 2. The query was addressed using a selective procurement method, specifically through a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract, valued at £283,500, commenced on 1st August 2025 and will conclude on 31st July 2028. Health Assured Limited has been appointed as the supplier. Key industry players in the health services sector should note the opportunities presented by framework agreements like this one, particularly since SMEs and VCSEs are considered suitable participants.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth for businesses, particularly those within the health services sector and similar markets. Suitable candidates include small and medium enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). By participating in such framework agreements, companies can secure long-term contracts and establish strong client relationships with major institutions like The Open University. Engaging in this kind of procurement process allows businesses to demonstrate their capabilities and potentially become repeat suppliers, fostering business expansion and increased market presence.

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Notice Title

Employee Assistance Programme

Notice Description

Call-off contract for Employee Assistance Programme services under LUPC Occupational Health Services framework (PFB5072 LU), Lot 2.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-343e79a0-1155-4277-be8a-9fec58620476
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2b84b53e-d771-441a-b498-fc3c590173ed
Current Stage
Award
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
SME, VCSE
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
£283,500 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£283,500 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
31 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2025 - 31 Jul 2028 3-4 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
OPEN UNIVERSITY(THE)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MILTON KEYNES
Postcode
MK7 6AA
Post Town
Milton Keynes
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ12 Milton Keynes
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Milton Keynes
Electoral Ward
Monkston
Westminster Constituency
Milton Keynes Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HEALTH ASSURED

Further Information

Notice Documents

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