Tender

Northamptonshire County Council-LGSS Employee Assistance Programme

LGSS

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Tender

10 Jan 2017 at 19:57

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Northamptonshire County Council, through LGSS, is seeking bids for the Employee Assistance Programme, which encompasses counselling services. This procurement is categorised under services, with a total estimated value ranging from £550,000 to £700,000 excluding VAT. The tender is currently in the open stage, and submissions must be made by 6th February 2017. The programme will cater to LGSS partner and customer authorities across the UK, and the contract period is set to commence on 1st April 2017, lasting for four years until 31st March 2021.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the counselling services sector, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations. Those well-suited to respond include organisations that can provide comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme services, including both face-to-face and telephone counselling, tailored to a range of client needs across different geographic locations. Engaging with this tender could enable businesses to expand their client base within the public sector and establish long-term partnerships with various local councils.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Northamptonshire County Council-LGSS Employee Assistance Programme

Notice Description

Framework to provide all Employee Assistance Programme services to all LGSS partner and customer authorities within the UK, including face to face and telephone counselling. Lot 1 is for any LGSS partners or customers West of the A1, these include Northamptonshire County Council, Northampton Borough Council and Milton Keynes Council. Lot 2 is for any LGSS partners and customers East of the A1, these include Cambridgeshire County Council, Norwich City Council, Huntingdon District Council and East Cambridge Council. LGSS will accept bids for individual lots or both lots. The term of the framework is 4 years. Estimated value excluding VAT: range: Between 550000 and 700000 GBP. Please visit website for registration and documents. https://www.lgssprocurementportal.co.uk/ LGSS believe that TUPE does not apply

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-40dc24c5-c235-41fa-b74e-5f1ecece9942
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2c47a5aa-bcfb-4108-8f3f-864beea548e3
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85312320 - Counselling services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£600,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jan 20179 years ago
Submission Deadline
6 Feb 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2017 - 31 Mar 2021 4-5 years
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
LGSS
Contact Name
Lesley George
Contact Email
lgeorge@northamptonshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
NORTHAMPTON
Postcode
NN4 7YD
Post Town
Northampton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF24 West Northamptonshire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
West Northamptonshire
Electoral Ward
Nene Valley
Westminster Constituency
Northampton South

Further Information

Notice Documents

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