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Employee Assistance Programme 2025-28

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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18 Mar 2025 at 14:16

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education (DfE) has completed the procurement process for its "Employee Assistance Programme 2025-28", focusing on occupational health services to support its people - wellbeing, inclusivity, and diversity agenda. The contract has been awarded to PAM Occupational Health Solutions Limited. The procurement falls under the business services category, specifically covering law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing, and security, and spans multiple locations including the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and other regions worldwide. The award notice was published on 18 March 2025, with the contract period running from 31 March 2025 to 31 March 2028. The procurement method employed was selective, calling off from a framework agreement.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses in the occupational health and employee assistance programme sectors, particularly those with expertise in delivering comprehensive wellbeing solutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are deemed suitable for this contract. Engaging in this type of procurement can enhance a firm's portfolio, provide stable recurring revenue over the contract duration, and potentially open doors to similar future opportunities within the public sector. Businesses adept in employee wellness, consultancy, and related services would be well-positioned to compete and thrive through such contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Employee Assistance Programme 2025-28

Notice Description

DfE is re-procuring occupational health services and Employee Assistance Programmes for 2025-28. This service provision fits with the department's people - wellbeing, inclusivity and diversity agenda which underpins the departments overarching objectives. Our vision is to embed wellbeing within our everyday. Our mission is to develop a culture of wellbeing that empowers our workforce to thrive, both personally and professionally. It is therefore essential that we provide an Occupational Health Service and Employee Assistance Programme provision that meets our requirements as a caring employer. We have consulted with the programme board and stakeholders from our staff networks prior to commencing this exercise.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3df6d1c7-edf0-4b7f-9fbb-2751195335f7
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e78a1a6d-c3bd-4123-ab26-2a54b70d2e68
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

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,440,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£144,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
8 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Feb 202512 months ago
Contract Period
30 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2028 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
DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 3BT
Post Town
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PAM OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH SOLUTIONS

Further Information

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