Award

Employee Assistance Programme

UNIVERSITY OF EXETER

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Award

08 Aug 2019 at 14:01

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Exeter has contracted for an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) aimed at supporting approximately 4,686 staff members and 1,744 postgraduate research students. This service includes a confidential helpline, advice, and face-to-face counselling. The procurement process followed an open method, with the contract period running from 1 August 2019 to 31 July 2020. The tender was awarded on 30 July 2019, and the procurement stage has now been completed, based in Exeter, England, aligned with the guidance and counselling services industry category.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in employee wellness, counselling, or similar support services. Companies that can offer comprehensive EAPs or innovative solutions in mental health and well-being would be particularly well-suited to compete. As the University of Exeter prioritises the health of its employees and students, providers in the fields of professional counselling and wellness services may find a receptive audience for their offerings in this contract.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Employee Assistance Programme

Notice Description

The University of Exeter is retendering for an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) for approximately 4686 staff and 1744 post graduate research (PGR) Students. This will be a confidential and professional helpline and advice service with provision of face to face counselling. The aim for the provision of the service is to help employees and post graduate research students cope with challenges or to make positive changes in their life where necessary and to maintain their personal health and well being whilst at work and study.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-77fb69f7-e744-472d-929b-302685db4cfd
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/01d6aa80-fa9c-4f00-835b-27def3f4703a
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

85312300 - Guidance and counselling services

85312320 - Counselling services

98334000 - Wellness services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£60,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Aug 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 May 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Jul 20196 years ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2019 - 31 Jul 2020 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
UNIVERSITY OF EXETER
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EXETER
Postcode
EX4 4QH
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
Not specified
Local Authority
Exeter
Electoral Ward
Duryard and St James
Westminster Constituency
Exeter

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PRO-COUNSELLING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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