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Employee Assistance Programme

NHS BUSINESS SERVICES AUTHORITY

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14 Oct 2021 at 08:33

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Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Business Services Authority is executing a procurement process for an Employee Assistance Programme, which is classified under miscellaneous health services. This tender is currently in the Award stage, with the contract value estimated at £96,000. The contract will commence on 1st January 2022 and is set to conclude on 30th September 2025. The service, awarded to Health Assured Ltd through a selective procurement method via Crown Commercial Services' Framework RM6182, includes confidential support covering various mental and physical health services for NHS staff, including telephony support and counselling services.

This opportunity provides a substantial avenue for business growth, particularly for large healthcare service providers and those specialising in employee assistance programmes. Businesses that offer workplace wellness solutions, counselling and health support services are well-positioned to compete in this space, given the focus on mental health and employee wellbeing in the ongoing contract period. Engaging with similar tenders can enable companies to expand their client base within the public health sector, particularly by providing services that meet the growing demand for comprehensive health support in workplace environments.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Employee Assistance Programme

Notice Description

***** THIS IS AN AWARD NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** The provision of an Employee Assistance Programme. Accessed by NHSBSA employees as well as NHS Counter Fraud Authority, NHS Improvement and Health Research Authority. This contract is awarded by direct award to Health Assured LTD. This was awarded through Crown Commercial Services, Framework RM6182 (Occupational Health, Employee Assistance Programmes and Eye Care Services), Lot 3. The provision of this service is to cover an EAP programme that is a confidential service that provides Telephony Support, Whistleblowing services, Bullying and harassment support, Coaching and counselling services that includes Therapeutic interventions. These services will support NHSBSA colleges and clients regarding physical and mental health issues. Additional Information - The value of this contract is an estimate and may increase or decrease during the term dependant on variables within the contract.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/69d006c7-e79b-4deb-a975-7145fe55e315
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

85100000 - Health services

85140000 - Miscellaneous health services

85147000 - Company health services

85312300 - Guidance and counselling services

85312310 - Guidance services

85312320 - Counselling services

85312500 - Rehabilitation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£96,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£96,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Oct 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
21 Sep 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Oct 20214 years ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2022 - 30 Sep 2025 3-4 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
NHS BUSINESS SERVICES AUTHORITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NEWCASTLE
Postcode
NE15 8NY
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Newcastle upon Tyne
Electoral Ward
Lemington
Westminster Constituency
Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HEALTH ASSURED

Further Information

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