Tender

Provision of Employee Counselling Services / Employee Assistance Programme

SOUTH GLOUCESTERSHIRE COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Tender

28 Mar 2019 at 09:53

Tender Notice
Tender

27 Mar 2019 at 16:20

Tender Notice
Tender

27 Mar 2019 at 16:17

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The South Gloucestershire Council is currently seeking tenders for the provision of Employee Counselling Services / Employee Assistance Programme. This procurement falls within the guidance and counselling services industry category, with the contract period set to commence on 3rd June 2019 and last for three years, with an optional one-year extension. The tender period is open until 19th April 2019, and proposals must be submitted before this deadline. The services are set to be delivered in the South West region of the United Kingdom, and the procurement method is classified as an open procedure.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly small to medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community sector enterprises (VCSEs), to participate in providing critical employee support services. Interested parties should specialise in counselling and mental health services, and those with experience in working with local councils or educational institutions may find themselves particularly well-suited to compete. Collaborations with smaller organisations, such as parish councils and schools that may require access to these services, could further enhance potential success in this procurement process.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Employee Counselling Services / Employee Assistance Programme

Notice Description

The Council is seeking to procure an Employee Assistance Programme that includes an Employee Counselling Service. The Council employs between 2500 - 3000 people, with approximately 4000 more who work within schools. In the past several smaller organisations (such as parish councils and individual schools) have accessed counselling under this contract via the Council, and we would expect this type of arrangement to continue.The Council is looking to award an initial 3 year contract with the option to extend for a further 1 year. Please visit the following link to view the opportunity https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=40ad2517-a350-e911-80f3-005056b64545&p=696a9836-1895-e511-8105-000c29c9ba21

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-741b94d6-c3ca-4410-aded-94bdc676ca60
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/be8b8981-bd37-4cab-a7b7-c4fcbe65ebd7
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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
£1
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Mar 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Apr 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
2 Jun 2019 - 3 Jun 2022 3-4 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
SOUTH GLOUCESTERSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
YATE
Postcode
BS37 5AF
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Frampton Cotterell
Westminster Constituency
Thornbury and Yate

Further Information

Notice Documents

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