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Provision of an Employee Assistance Program

LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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18 Mar 2026 at 10:38

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involving Lancashire County Council pertains to the provision of an Employee Assistance Program classified under health services. Located in the North West of the United Kingdom, this public procurement process has reached the award stage, with the contract valued at £395,724 GBP. The tender was completed through a further competition method via a third-party framework, with the tender period ending on 6th January 2026. The contract period spans from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2030. Key stakeholders include Lancashire County Council as the buyer and Vita Health Wellness Ltd as the supplier.

This procurement tender presents promising business growth opportunities, specifically tailored for small and medium-sized enterprises or social enterprises. Organisations within the health services sector can leverage this award to expand their footprint in the North West region. Such tenders are particularly suitable for businesses focused on delivering innovative workplace wellness solutions that can enhance employee well-being, thus catering to the demands of public sector contracts. Engaging with such contracts can contribute to both regional growth and sectoral innovation.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of an Employee Assistance Program

Notice Description

Provision of an Employee Assistance Program

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-77ee2dfa-5240-4bc0-a85e-daaed4dac4e1
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c22993e7-d90f-4cdb-8709-e8d07cef4bba
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 - Further Competition via a third party framework
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85100000 - Health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£395,724 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£395,724 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
6 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Feb 20261 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2030 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
LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
PRESTON
Postcode
PR1 8XJ
Post Town
Preston
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD45 Mid Lancashire
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
Preston
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Preston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VITA HEALTH WELLNESS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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