Tender

Provision of Employee Assistance Programme and Whistleblowing services

BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL

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Tender

01 Dec 2023 at 13:26

Summary of the contracting process

The Birmingham City Council has issued a tender for the provision of Employee Assistance Programme and Whistleblowing services. This contract, lasting from 1st March 2024 to 28th February 2026, aims to enhance employee health and well-being. Interested suppliers must submit their completed quotations by noon on 5th January 2024 using the In-tend system.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses in the health and safety services sector to engage with Birmingham City Council. SMEs that can provide Employee Assistance Programme and Whistleblowing services are well-suited to bid for this contract. The procurement process involves using the e-tendering system (In-tend) for supplier registration and document submission, emphasizing transparency and efficiency in the procurement process.

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Notice Title

Provision of Employee Assistance Programme and Whistleblowing services

Notice Description

PQ0476 - Provision of Employee Assistance Programme and Whistleblowing services The Council requires a supplier for the provision of Employee Assistance Programme (LOT 1) service and for a confidential Whistleblowing Service (LOT 2). Under LOT 1, the contractor will develop and provide a workplace Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) which will be made available to all eligible users that is designed to improve employee health and wellbeing by promoting self-awareness and self-care, providing support and intervention, and building resilience. Under LOT 2, the contractor will develop and provide a Whistleblowing Service which will be made available to all eligible users that is designed to allow the reporting of employee concerns in relation to (but not limited to) discrimination, malpractice, bullying, unlawful or unethical conduct in the workplace can be reported. This contract will be for a proposed duration of 2 years commencing 1st March 2024 until 28th February 2026. The Council will be using its free to use e-tendering system (in-tend) for the administration of this procurement process and potential suppliers must register with the system to be able to express an interest. If you wish to express an interest in this opportunity please click on the following link to access https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc/ and submit your details to register. You will then be sent details on how to log on which will enable you to download all relevant quotation documentation. If you are unable to register with In-tend or have any questions or problems on how to use this web site please email us at: cps@birmingham.gov.uk. Your completed quotation submission should be returned by noon on 5th January 2024 via the 'in-tend' system https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc Additional information: If you are interested in tendering please click on the following link to access Birmingham City Council's tender Portal. Delivery Notes Birmingham Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-90eca6e0-ab9f-48c4-b16a-c92b781e5d9a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cbff7fd5-dfcc-4d93-b3a5-c910b272ccbb
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

76 - Services related to the oil and gas industry

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

80 - Education and training services

85 - Health and social work services

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

44212313 - Supports

71317200 - Health and safety services

71317210 - Health and safety consultancy services

71356300 - Technical support services

72250000 - System and support services

72253000 - Helpdesk and support services

75122000 - Administrative healthcare services

76460000 - Well-support services

79500000 - Office-support services

80561000 - Health training services

85100000 - Health services

85112000 - Hospital support services

85140000 - Miscellaneous health services

98330000 - Physical well-being services

98334000 - Wellness services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Dec 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
5 Jan 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Mar 2024 - 28 Feb 2026 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WEST MIDLANDS
Postcode
B4 7WB
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Newtown
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Further Information

Notice Documents

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