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CSP26493 - Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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29 Jul 2026 at 09:55

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Summary of the contracting process

UK Shared Business Services Limited, located in Swindon, England, has awarded a contract titled "CSP26493 - Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)" under the industry category of miscellaneous health services. This procurement process, finalised through a rapid award exercise of the RM6296 - Occupational Health and Related Services DPS, aims to support UK Research and Innovation in fulfilling its employee wellbeing commitments. The contract was awarded on 20th July 2026 and is set to commence from 2nd November 2026, lasting for an initial one-year term with a potential extension of another year. The procurement method was selective, specifically a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system, with a total value of £100,000 GBP.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses in the employee assistance and health services sector, particularly those qualified as small to medium enterprises (SMEs), given its suitability requirements. The opportunity to contribute to a critical support service for a large research organisation may enhance the supplier's portfolio and expand their market presence. Businesses with expertise in delivering holistic occupational health services and supporting employee wellbeing could find this contract particularly beneficial for demonstrating their capabilities on a significant platform, potentially leading to further opportunities in similar fields.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CSP26493 - Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Notice Description

***Please note that this is an award notice and not a call for competition*** This procurement was awarded following a Rapid Award exercise via the RM6296 - Occupational Health and Related Services DPS. To enable UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) to fulfil their obligations to employees, and to assist with their Employee Benefit and Wellbeing programmes, UKRI have appointed a supplier for Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) Service for all staff across multiple locations. This supplier will replace the current Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) Contract that will be ending this year. It is UKRI policy to provide and look after the emotional wellbeing of their employees and family members and to employ best practice to ensure the health and safety of its employees. The Contract will run for an initial term of one (1) year, with an option for the Authority to extend the Contract for a further period of up to one (1) year. The Authority is under no obligation to exercise this extension option.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d9f40173-c8bf-4e0c-b215-92b97b37bc75
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85140000 - Miscellaneous health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
19 Jul 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
2 Nov 2026 - 1 Nov 2027 6-12 months
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
UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN2 1FF
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK71 Swindon
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PEOPLE ASSET MANAGEMENT

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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