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Provision of Employee Assistance Programme and Whistleblowing services - AWARD

BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

Birmingham City Council has awarded a contract titled "Provision of Employee Assistance Programme and Whistleblowing services" to SME HCI Ltd, trading as Vivup. This contract falls under the industry category of Health and Safety Services, with additional classifications including Physical Well-being Services and Health Training Services, among others. The procurement process used was an open procedure. The contract's duration is from 1st March 2024 to 28th February 2026, and the value of the contract is £129,370. Key deadlines included the tender submission deadline of 5th January 2024. The project will be administered through Birmingham City Council's e-tendering system, 'in-tend', and is located in the West Midlands, United Kingdom. Birmingham City Council's main contact for this procurement is Nicholas Cammack.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in health and wellness services, consultancy, and administrative healthcare support. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are well-suited to compete in this procurement. This project aims to enhance employee well-being and provide a confidential whistleblowing service, thus aligning with companies focused on improving workplace health and safety standards. By securing this contract, businesses can enhance their portfolio, build resilience and offer critical support services, ultimately contributing to their growth and market positioning in the health and welfare sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Employee Assistance Programme and Whistleblowing services - AWARD

Notice Description

PQ0476 - Provision of Employee Assistance Programme and Whistleblowing services The Council requires a supplier for the provision of Employee Assistance Programme (LOT 1) service and for a confidential Whistleblowing Service (LOT 2). Under LOT 1, the contractor will develop and provide a workplace Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) which will be made available to all eligible users that is designed to improve employee health and wellbeing by promoting self-awareness and self-care, providing support and intervention, and building resilience. Under LOT 2, the contractor will develop and provide a Whistleblowing Service which will be made available to all eligible users that is designed to allow the reporting of employee concerns in relation to (but not limited to) discrimination, malpractice, bullying, unlawful or unethical conduct in the workplace can be reported. This contract will be for a proposed duration of 2 years commencing 1st March 2024 until 28th February 2026. The Council will be using its free to use e-tendering system (in-tend) for the administration of this procurement process and potential suppliers must register with the system to be able to express an interest. If you wish to express an interest in this opportunity please click on the following link to access https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc/ and submit your details to register. You will then be sent details on how to log on which will enable you to download all relevant quotation documentation. If you are unable to register with In-tend or have any questions or problems on how to use this web site please email us at: cps@birmingham.gov.uk. Your completed quotation submission should be returned by noon on 5th January 2024 via the 'in-tend' system https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6fae1bbb-c289-45bf-88f5-7a1f7f514c62
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/66c339e4-de65-4a0a-ad73-1c1468807f45
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
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

76 - Services related to the oil and gas industry

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

80 - Education and training services

85 - Health and social work services

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

44212313 - Supports

71317200 - Health and safety services

71317210 - Health and safety consultancy services

71356300 - Technical support services

72250000 - System and support services

72253000 - Helpdesk and support services

75122000 - Administrative healthcare services

76460000 - Well-support services

79500000 - Office-support services

80561000 - Health training services

85100000 - Health services

85112000 - Hospital support services

85140000 - Miscellaneous health services

98330000 - Physical well-being services

98334000 - Wellness services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£129,370 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
5 Jan 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Feb 20242 years ago
Contract Period
2 Jun 2024 - 2 Jun 2026 1-2 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
BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WEST MIDLANDS
Postcode
B4 7WB
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
TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Newtown
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SME HCI LTD (TRADING AS VIVUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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