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Employee Assistance Programme

NORFOLK CONSTABULARY AND SUFFOLK CONSTABULARY PROCUREMENT UNIT

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28 Apr 2017 at 14:30

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Employee Assistance Programme" was initiated by the Norfolk Constabulary and Suffolk Constabulary Procurement Unit, aiming to provide essential counselling and welfare assistance services for staff and their families. This contract falls under the "Guidance and counselling services" category, with a contract value of £200,000 and a minimum value of £100,000. The procurement method employed was an open procedure, and key dates included the tender period ending on 9th February 2017, with the contract period commencing on 1st April 2017 and running until 31st March 2020. The delivery locations specified are in the East of England, United Kingdom.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in mental health services and counselling, particularly those that can offer innovative support solutions to reduce absenteeism associated with psychological issues. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) would be well-suited to compete for this contract, as the procurement includes provisions for their participation, potentially allowing them to enhance their market presence and contribute positively to community well-being.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Employee Assistance Programme

Notice Description

We are seeking bids for the provision of an Employee Assistance service to provide rapid access to Counselling, welfare assistance and support to Staff and their Families. Psychological absence is one of the Forces largest areas for absence, and therefore requires both a proactive and reactive approach to supporting staff and their families with mental health issues including stress and pressure, both at work and in their personal life whilst reducing short term and long term absenteeism.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/021e6b95-cbcf-4b4b-980d-6a46c210cad1
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

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

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
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£106,452 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Apr 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
9 Feb 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Mar 20178 years ago
Contract Period
1 May 2017 - 1 May 2020 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
NORFOLK CONSTABULARY AND SUFFOLK CONSTABULARY PROCUREMENT UNIT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
IPSWICH
Postcode
IP5 3QS
Post Town
Ipswich
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH6 Suffolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH63 East Suffolk
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
East Suffolk
Electoral Ward
Martlesham & Purdis Farm
Westminster Constituency
Suffolk Coastal

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THE VALIDIUM GROUP

Further Information

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