Award

Employee Assistance Programme

LIVERPOOL CITY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

30 Jun 2021 at 08:13

Award Notice
Tender

16 Mar 2021 at 13:28

Tender Notice
Tender

05 Mar 2021 at 12:00

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Liverpool City Council is seeking a supplier for an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) as part of its procurement process in the services sector. This open tender, classified under CPV code 85147000 for Company health services, has a contract value of £145,000 and is set to commence on 27th July 2021, lasting until 26th July 2023. The tender period is now complete, having ended on 26th March 2021. The primary location for service delivery is in the North West region of the United Kingdom, with an emphasis on providing support to the Occupational Health Team through various counselling and health resources.

This procurement opportunity is particularly suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that offer health and well-being services, including counselling and psychological support. Businesses that provide online mental health resources and telephonic counselling services would greatly benefit from this contract, which aims to enhance employee support during challenging times, such as the ongoing impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. The ability to provide tailored services that can be delivered both remotely and in person would be seen as an advantage in this competitive tendering process.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Employee Assistance Programme

Notice Description

Liverpool City Council seeks a supplier to provide an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support our Occupational Health Team. The services required include: * Unlimited 24/7 Telephony Counselling and Support * Online Counselling, Information and Support (technology such as apps) * Up to 8 face to face counselling sessions per issue per employee with capacity for this to be carried out virtually at the wish of an employee during a pandemic such as COVID-19. * Employees if they wish, are able to attend counselling sessions close to their home or work address to avoid additional travel time or expense to them. * A Manager Support Helpline and Stress Intervention * A Financial Support Line * Group Counselling * Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) * Apps and online information that provide employees with resources around physical and mental wellbeing such as mindfulness, breathing techniques, sleeping courses and advice on living with chronic conditions based on physiotherapy

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a141a43b-79ed-4dc1-bb40-4b0caa0ba7ed
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, 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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85147000 - Company health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£135,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£145,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jun 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
26 Mar 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Jun 20214 years ago
Contract Period
26 Jul 2021 - 26 Jul 2023 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
LIVERPOOL CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Naomi Thomas
Contact Email
naomi.thomas@liverpool.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1512330592

Buyer Location

Locality
LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L3 1DS
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD72 Liverpool
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
Waterfront South
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Riverside

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THE MCL GROUP (INT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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