Award

637 - Employee Assistance Programme

UNIVERSITY OF GLOUCESTERSHIRE

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

08 Aug 2022 at 10:44

Award Notice
Tender

30 May 2022 at 07:50

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Gloucestershire is seeking a supplier for an Employee Assistance Programme, with the initiative classified under "Guidance and counselling services." This procurement process is currently in the Award stage, with the contract set to commence on 1st October 2022 and run until 30th September 2025, subject to annual reviews and potential extensions. The tender, initially published on 30th May 2022, had applications due by 1st July 2022. The procurement method employed is an open procedure below threshold, ideal for attracting a wide range of suppliers in the South West region of England.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for SMEs specialising in employee wellness and counselling services to compete for a long-term contract. Businesses that can demonstrate a proven track record in providing guidance and counselling services, along with the capability to meet the key performance indicators set by the University, will be particularly well-suited to respond. The intention for quarterly contract management meetings indicates a collaborative approach, offering further potential for business growth and long-term relationships with the University.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

637 - Employee Assistance Programme

Notice Description

The University of Gloucestershire is seeking to appoint a supplier to provide an Employee Assistance Programme available to all staff. It is the intention of the University to award a three-year contract, subject to annual reviews and continued good performance in-line with agreed key performance indicators and service standards. Quarterly contract management meetings will be held to ensure that the service is operating effectively. The University will consider the option to extend this period to four or five years by agreement. Either party can terminate this contract by giving six months' notice in writing. A detailed specification for the service is set out in Appendix A of the online tender pack. Please note, however, that this may be subject to future development and change.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-615f1ab0-ae05-4b29-831a-2c7d93c7d5e2
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cfeee036-c302-4289-8edc-7c8733f54b2d
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£75,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£25,662 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Aug 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Jul 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Jul 20223 years ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2022 - 30 Sep 2025 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
UNIVERSITY OF GLOUCESTERSHIRE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CHELTENHAM
Postcode
GL50 2RH
Post Town
Gloucester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK73 Gloucestershire CC
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Cheltenham
Electoral Ward
Park
Westminster Constituency
Cheltenham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SME HCI

Further Information

Notice Documents

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