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YPO Framework 1101 Further Competition - Lot 2 Employee Assistance Programme

BLACKPOOL COUNCIL

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03 Jun 2025 at 08:17

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Summary of the contracting process

Blackpool Council, as the buying organisation, has successfully completed the award stage of a public procurement for an Employee Assistance Programme under the YPO Framework 1101, specifically Lot 2. The procurement falls within the category of company health services, with an estimated value of £180,000. The services will be provided to approximately 5,500 employees, as well as available to other organisations and academies purchasing the authority's Occupational Health Services. The contract was awarded on 30th May 2025 to Health Assured Limited, a large-scale supplier, and spans from 1st June 2025 to 31st May 2029. The services will be delivered across England, United Kingdom, marking the completion of the further competition process initiated earlier with the tender period closing on 1st April 2025.

This procurement brings substantial business opportunities, particularly for companies specialising in corporate health and employee wellness services. With a focus on SMEs, as indicated in the suitability criteria, smaller enterprises have the potential to capitalise on such tenders and expand their footprint in the public sector. Businesses capable of delivering comprehensive health assistance programmes could benefit from engaging with similar frameworks, offering scalable solutions that align with the needs of public bodies like Blackpool Council. This tender underscores the importance of a robust service offering and the ability to meet diverse organisational requirements in the competitive landscape of public procurement.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

YPO Framework 1101 Further Competition - Lot 2 Employee Assistance Programme

Notice Description

The Authority undertook a further competition from the above YPO framework in order to appoint a provider for EAP Services to approximately 5500 employees. The service is also available to other organisations and Acadamies purchasing the Occupational Health Services of the Authority.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7596b1d8-c9f6-4296-b6f1-acb5e38ba622
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ec884510-5cff-4110-8ff6-19aaeee1fb24
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
SME
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
£180,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£180,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
31 May 2025 - 31 May 2029 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
BLACKPOOL COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BLACKPOOL
Postcode
FY1 1NA
Post Town
Blackpool
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD42 Blackpool
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Blackpool
Electoral Ward
Talbot
Westminster Constituency
Blackpool South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HEALTH ASSURED

Further Information

Notice Documents

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