Tender

EAP (Employee Assistance Programme)

THE BRITISH BROADCASTING CORPORATION (BBC)

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Tender

21 Jan 2020 at 12:19

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) is seeking proposals for its Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), designed to support UK-based staff and those stationed overseas with various personal issues. The tender, classified under health services, is currently in the open stage of procurement and will accept submissions until 14 February 2020. The total value of the contract is £1,200,000, with the contract period expected to commence on 1 April 2020 and conclude on 31 March 2024. Interested businesses should register on the BravoSolution e-Tendering portal for participation.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for companies in the health and advisory services sector, particularly those offering consultancy and mental health support solutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate as they can effectively deliver tailored solutions that meet the needs of the BBC's workforce. By competing for this contract, businesses can not only secure significant revenue but also expand their client base within the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

EAP (Employee Assistance Programme)

Notice Description

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) is an advisory service offered to all UK based staff and UK staff based overseas to assist with a range of personal topics. There is no restriction on accessing the service and topics covered range from simple 'how do I' to counselling sessions for more serious issues. Additional information: Please register your interest in this project by taking the following steps: 1) Register your company on the BravoSolution e-Tendering portal (this is only required once): 1.1) Go to https://bbc.bravosolution.co.uk 1.2) Click the link on the login page to register; 1.3) Accept the terms and conditions and click 'Continue'; 1.4) Enter your correct business and user details; 1.5) Note the username you chose and click 'Save' when complete; 1.6) You will shortly receive an email with your temporary password. 2) Express an interest in the tender: 2.1) Login to the portal with the username/password; 2.2) Click the 'PQQs/ITTs Open to all Suppliers' link. (These are pre-qualification questionnaires or invitations to tender open to any registered supplier); 2.3) Click on the relevant PQQ/ITT to access the content; 2.4) Click the 'Express Interest' button at the top of the page. This will move the PQQ/ITT into your 'My PQQs/My ITTs page. (This is a secure area reserved for your projects only; 2.5) You can now access any attachments by clicking 'Buyer Attachments' in the 'PQQ/ITT Details' box. 3) Responding to the tender: 3.1) Click 'My Response' under PQQ/ITT Details', you can choose to 'Create Response' or to 'Decline to Respond' (please give a reason if declining); 3.2) You can now use the 'Messages' function to communicate with the buyer and seek any clarification; 3.3) Note the deadline for completion, and then follow the onscreen instructions to complete the PQQ/ITT. There may be a mixture of online and offline actions for you to perform (there is detailed online help available); 3.4) You must then submit your reply using the 'Submit Response' button at the top of the page. If you require any further assistance, please consult the online help, or contact the Bravo e-Tendering help desk.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1360988f-bdd7-47f9-99e1-5123364b8f64
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85100000 - Health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,200,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Jan 20206 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 Feb 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2020 - 31 Mar 2024 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE BRITISH BROADCASTING CORPORATION (BBC)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
W1A 1AA
Post Town
West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
West End
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Further Information

Notice Documents

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