Tender

FSA515 Employee Assistance Programme for the Food Standards Agency

FOOD STANDARDS

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27 Apr 2017 at 12:24

Tender Notice
Tender

26 Apr 2017 at 13:28

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Food Standards Agency (FSA), a non-ministerial government department dedicated to protecting food consumers, is seeking tenders for the "FSA515 Employee Assistance Programme." This procurement falls under the services category, focusing on telephone operator and call centre services. The tender is currently active, with the deadline for submissions set for 16 May 2017. The successful contract is expected to commence on 1 July 2017 and last until 30 June 2018. The procurement process is being carried out through an open procedure, allowing a wide range of suppliers to participate.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in employee assistance programmes, mental health support services, or call centre operations. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to apply, as the FSA aims to enhance workforce wellbeing and performance. Suppliers capable of delivering comprehensive and flexible support services across various UK locations may find this contract to significantly bolster their portfolio and contribute to their growth objectives.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

FSA515 Employee Assistance Programme for the Food Standards Agency

Notice Description

The Food Standards Agency (FSA) is a non-ministerial government department governed by a Board appointed to act in the public interest, with the task of protecting consumers in relation to food. It is a UK-wide body with offices in London, Cardiff, Belfast and York. Delivering the 'Food We Can Trust' strategy between 2015 and 2020 is reliant on the outputs delivered by FSA staff across a number of locations including FSA offices, approved premises, working from home and through other flexible arrangements. To enable FSA staff to make their best contribution to delivering our strategy and objectives it is essential we provide a safe and healthy working environment for all and we also support staff wellbeing to ensure we are the best organisation we can be. The aims are provision of an Employee Assistance Programme to support and improve the performance of the Agency's workforce.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/33dba673-8430-4d80-ae00-e9474546ec63
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

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

CPV Codes

79511000 - Telephone operator services

79512000 - Call centre

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Apr 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
16 May 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Jun 2017 - 30 Jun 2018 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
FOOD STANDARDS
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
YORK
Postcode
YO1 7PR
Post Town
York
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE2 North Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE21 York
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
York
Electoral Ward
Guildhall
Westminster Constituency
York Central

Further Information

Notice Documents

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