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C0135 Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

The National Lottery Community Fund

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10 Jun 2026 at 12:55

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Summary of the contracting process

The National Lottery Community Fund, a prominent public sector organisation based in Birmingham, has completed the award stage of a procurement process titled "C0135 Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)". This project falls under the industry category of company health services and aims to provide a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, offering a range of support services such as counselling, financial, educational, legal, and mental health support for its employees. The programme is intended to operate across multiple regions, including the British Overseas Territories, the Channel Islands, Europe, the Isle of Man, the United Kingdom, and globally. This contract, valued at up to £48,000 excluding VAT over a potential three-year term, with an initial one-year period starting on 26th June 2026, was directly awarded to Optima Health UK Limited through the ESPO 985B_23 Occupational Health Services Framework.

This procurement represents a substantial opportunity for companies in the health services sector, particularly those specialising in holistic employee support programmes. The direct award to a large supplier like Optima Health UK Limited highlights the competitive landscape, yet SMEs with robust, integrated health and well-being solutions may find future opportunities in similar tenders appealing. Continued engagement with The National Lottery Community Fund could benefit companies aiming to make significant inroads into public sector contracts, especially if they offer innovative digital or personal health service solutions suitable for a large and diverse workforce. Businesses that excel in delivering flexible counselling and support services may particularly thrive in such procurement scenarios.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

C0135 Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Notice Description

The Fund wishes to provide employees with an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP). This would allow colleagues to access assistance on personal matters, such as counselling, including options for as many sessions as required based on triage. Also to include different types of counselling, such as CBT, financial support, education and advice, legal support, GP services to include video and phone call options, and prescribing if necessary and mental health support, offered in a range of ways (online/in an app/in person). This is a key benefit for colleagues and will play a part in retaining valued colleagues whilst attracting new people to the Fund. Direct award from ESPO 985B_23 Occupational Health Services Framework. Total Contract term: 12 months + 12 months + 12 months. Total Contract Value: up to and not exceeding 48,000.00 GBP (excluding VAT). Initial 12-month Term Value: 16,000.00 GBP (excluding VAT). Optional 12-month Extension 1 Value: 16,000.00 GBP (excluding VAT). Optional 12-month Extension 2 Value: 16,000.00 GBP (excluding VAT).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-726c9718-ebb0-4b12-8537-3d34c86f41cc
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ea84130e-0c84-43b6-9255-fe7a9cfa5c29
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85147000 - Company health services

85312300 - Guidance and counselling services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£16,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£16,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jun 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
10 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Jun 20262 months ago
Contract Period
26 Jun 2026 - 25 Jun 2027 6-12 months
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
The National Lottery Community Fund
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B15 1TR
Postcode Area
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
Not specified
Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Edgbaston
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Edgbaston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Optima Health UK Ltd

Further Information

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