Tender

Provision of Employee Assistance Programme

MID CHESHIRE HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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Tender

17 Jun 2018 at 20:00

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking bids for the "Provision of Employee Assistance Programme" through a tender process aimed at delivering occupational health services. This procurement falls under the guidance and counselling services category and is based in Crewe, Cheshire. The tender period will close on 9th July 2018, with the contract expected to commence on 1st September 2018 for an initial duration of 12 months, potentially extendable for up to 24 additional months. The estimated total value of the contract is £160,000, with a minimum bid value set at £25,000.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses within the counselling and occupational health industries, especially those that can provide 24-hour support services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, as the buying organisation seeks to cater not only to its staff but also to related NHS trusts, thereby creating a broader scope for service provision and partnership opportunities in the healthcare sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Employee Assistance Programme

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 on 1st September 2018. The EAP will be offered to the staff of Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (including Central Cheshire Integrated Care Partnership (CCICP) staff) as well as other customers of Cheshire Occupational Health Service (which will be agreed in advance and in writing with the successful provider). 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/54d748b9-aa4a-493d-a91f-7dabbd007ae9
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

85312300 - Guidance and counselling services

85312320 - Counselling services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£160,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Jun 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
9 Jul 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
2 Sep 2018 - 30 Aug 2019 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
Edwin Gough
Contact Email
edwin.gough@mcht.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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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