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Employee Assistance Services

GENERAL MEDICAL COUNCIL (GMC)

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29 Mar 2018 at 16:45

Summary of the contracting process

The General Medical Council (GMC) has successfully completed a tender process for "Employee Assistance Services" in the counselling services sector, with a total contract value of £60,000. This procurement was conducted under the open procedure, and the contract period commenced on 1st February 2018, lasting until 31st January 2021. The service is to be delivered across various regions in the United Kingdom, including Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland, and major cities such as Manchester and London. The tendering process officially closed on 19th December 2017.

This awarded contract presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in employee assistance programmes to expand their client base within the public sector. Smaller enterprises, particularly those adept in counselling services, may find this an advantageous avenue for growth, as the GMC is suited for partnerships with both SMEs and larger firms that can deliver comprehensive support solutions. Competitors within this space should consider leveraging their expertise in face-to-face and telephonic counselling to align with the GMC's requirements for diverse employee assistance options.

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Notice Title

Employee Assistance Services

Notice Description

The GMC are looking to appoint a provider who can run an Employee Assistance scheme including telephone and face to face counselling around a range of areas.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4a0a323f-fb93-4dab-915c-3fe841e9dd05
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bab6d49f-f444-4472-b2ef-2c69df519316
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85312320 - Counselling services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£60,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£60,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Mar 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Dec 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Feb 20188 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
GENERAL MEDICAL COUNCIL (GMC)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M3 3AW
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD33 Manchester
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England), TLI London, TLL Wales, TLM Scotland, TLN Northern Ireland

Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Deansgate
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AXA PPP HEALTHCARE

Further Information

Notice Documents

Notice URLs

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