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Provision of Employee Assistance Programme

MERSEYSIDE FIRE & RESCUE SERVICE

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "Provision of Employee Assistance Programme" is managed by the Merseyside Fire & Rescue Service, located in Bootle, England. Categorised under health and social work services, this selective procurement method operates through a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender was officially awarded on 1st February 2022, with a contract that runs until 31st January 2025. The tender required completion by 22nd October 2021, with a total contract value of £149,838, and a minimum value of £89,902.80.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in employee assistance services, particularly those focused on wellness and mental health support. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are well-suited to compete, as the procurement specifically encourages participation from these organisations. With the ongoing demand for comprehensive employee support programmes, this contract may foster partnerships and growth for companies that can deliver tailored health and wellness solutions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Employee Assistance Programme

Notice Description

The EAP provision that the Services requires is as defined by the Employee Assistance Programme Association: 'Worksite focused programmes to assist in the identification and resolution of employee concerns which affect, or may affect, performance. Such employee concerns typically include, but are not limited to: * Personal matters - health, relationships, family, financial, emotional, legal, anxiety, alcohol, drugs and other related issues * Work matters - work demands, working relationships, personal and interpersonal skills, work/life balance, stress and other related issues. Tenders are advertised on the Procontract portal : https://procontract.due-north.com/Opportunities/Index?p=e0cc5631-4690-e511-80fb-000c29c9ba21&v=2

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8af67ae0-a05f-4841-bc88-a4533b2a5540
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dfa94521-7037-416c-90f6-f9ba9f25f190
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£149,838 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£89,902 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Feb 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
22 Oct 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Feb 20224 years ago
Contract Period
1 Feb 2022 - 31 Jan 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
MERSEYSIDE FIRE & RESCUE SERVICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BOOTLE
Postcode
L30 4YD
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD73 Sefton
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
Sefton
Electoral Ward
Netherton and Orrell
Westminster Constituency
Bootle

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HEALTH ASSURED

Further Information

Notice Documents

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