Tender

CP1808-19 Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

DEVON COUNTY COUNCIL

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Tender

18 Nov 2019 at 12:53

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Devon County Council is currently seeking a single supplier to provide an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support its approximately 4,727 centrally employed staff. This tender, titled "CP1808-19 Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)," falls under the services industry category and is being carried out through an open procurement method. The tender period ends on 23 December 2019, with the contract commencing from 1 April 2020 and running until 31 March 2023. The services will be required in the South West region of the United Kingdom, focusing on guidance and counselling services.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses that specialise in employee wellbeing services, particularly those offering counselling and support systems for employees. Companies that can deliver a comprehensive EAP, featuring a 24-hour telephone helpline and online access to mental health resources, would be well-positioned to compete. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find this contract particularly accessible, given the expressed suitability for their participation.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CP1808-19 Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Notice Description

Devon County Council is looking for one supplier to provide an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) consisting of a telephone helpline & online portal to cover 24hrs/365days of service. The Supplier must be able to provide up to six one-hour sessions of telephone or face-to-face counselling per employee per calendar year to its centrally employed staff (as at October 2019 approximately 4,727 staff) in order to support individuals to remain in work, or to return to work after a period of absence. The provision of an EAP service is designed to produce organisational benefit that can be quantified by measurable outcomes (such as feedback from employees showing that using the EAP service helped them to return to work after a period of absence or in dealing with personal or work based issues) Additional information: To express an interest in the Business interest and receive the tender information Suppliers should visit: www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-72a11464-dd23-4437-a0ac-775a1be6a6ea
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0d93c328-befa-431e-b4d5-a1ae589f1422
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender 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

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85312300 - Guidance and counselling services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Nov 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
23 Dec 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2020 - 31 Mar 2023 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEVON COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EXETER
Postcode
EX2 4QD
Post Town
Exeter
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK43 Devon CC
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Exeter
Electoral Ward
Newtown and St Leonard's
Westminster Constituency
Exeter

Further Information

Notice Documents

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