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National Highways Employee Assistance Programme

NATIONAL HIGHWAYS LIMITED

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02 Apr 2026 at 12:55

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Summary of the contracting process

National Highways Limited has completed the procurement process for their Employee Assistance Programme, awarded under a framework agreement with a contract value of £810,000 including VAT. The contract encompasses mental health and wellbeing services aimed at enhancing the workforce's health and wellbeing, in alignment with National Highways' strategic goals. It spans four years, commencing on 1st April 2026 and concluding on 31st March 2030. The contract pertains to the company health services category, covering several regions across the United Kingdom, including the West Midlands, London, and South West. This process was selective, indicative of a call-off from a framework agreement, showcasing a mature procurement stage with an award status dated 30th March 2026.

Opportunities for business growth with this tender lie primarily within organisations able to deliver robust health and wellbeing services. Large-scale companies in the health industry stand to benefit, given the scale required to meet the comprehensive needs outlined by National Highways for their workforce across various regions. The contract demands services that address specific health and attendance issues, minimising psychological risks and improving employee wellness. Businesses with expertise in providing comprehensive mental health services and employee support systems, especially those experienced with substantial frameworks in public sector engagements, would be ideally positioned to compete effectively in similar future tenders.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

National Highways Employee Assistance Programme

Notice Description

Health, safety and wellbeing are at the core of everything National Highways does. Developing and maintaining a healthy workforce with positive mental health and wellbeing is key to achieving the strategic aims of the business. National Highways seeks to provide a holistic approach to risk and deliver business improvements through increased health, safety and wellbeing maturity. In order to maximise the health and wellbeing of employees, National Highways has a comprehensive health and wellbeing offering which this contract will form a part of. This contract covers Employee Assistance Programme and Mental Health and Wellbeing Services. This specification is for the provision of Employee Assistance Programme and Mental Health and Wellbeing Services. The service shall enable National Highways to address particular health and attendance issues, meet their statutory obligations with regards to psychological risk management, identify the preventative measures that can be taken to minimise the overall risk of sickness absence and improve the health and wellbeing of its employees. This contract has been awarded under a Framework Agreement. The contract value includes VAT. The contract has been awarded for four years.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c7127444-f26f-46f0-b482-1d8950c90bed
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85147000 - Company health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£810,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£810,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Apr 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
27 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Mar 20265 days ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2030 4-5 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
NATIONAL HIGHWAYS LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B4 6WR
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Ladywood
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HEALTH ASSURED

Further Information

Notice Documents

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