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Provision of an Employee Assistance Programme

EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

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01 Apr 2026 at 09:02

Summary of the contracting process

East Sussex County Council has completed the procurement process for the "Provision of an Employee Assistance Programme," aimed at providing health and social work services for ESCC corporate employees, with an option for schools and external partners to participate. The procurement, classified under the CPV code 85000000, was conducted through a selective method via a call-off from a framework agreement. The awarding stage concluded on 19th December 2025, with the contract set to commence on 1st April 2026 and conclude on 31st March 2029. The services will be primarily located in Lewes, England, with a total contract value of £425,000. This tender falls under the services category with a focus on promoting employee health and wellbeing.

The awarded contract presents noteworthy growth opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in health and social work services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) like People Asset Management Ltd, who have been awarded this contract, exemplify the type of business suited for such tenders. Companies capable of delivering employee assistance programmes and committed to enhancing organisational health standards would find similar procurement processes beneficial for expanding their client base in the public sector. By engaging in public contracts, businesses can strengthen their market presence and contribute to significant organisational improvements within the community.

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Notice Title

Provision of an Employee Assistance Programme

Notice Description

Procurement of an Employee Assistance Programme contract to supply its provision to ESCC corporate employees, with the option for schools/academies/external partners to buy in via Services to Schools. The provision of an Employee Assistance Programme forms a key part of enabling the Council to meet its legal obligations as an employer to prevent physical and mental ill health in our workers that may occur as a result of our business activities.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/15adbf45-eb5b-4e88-9616-d237a53cf2bf
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
£425,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£316,666 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Apr 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
24 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Dec 20253 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEWES
Postcode
BN7 1UE
Post Town
Brighton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ22 East Sussex CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Lewes
Electoral Ward
Lewes Priory
Westminster Constituency
Lewes

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PEOPLE ASSET MANAGEMENT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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