Planning

Employee Assistance Programme (FCDO & FCDO Services)

FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE

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Planning

29 Oct 2020 at 13:50

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) is currently in the planning stage for the procurement of an Employee Assistance Programme intended for officers and their qualifying adult dependants posted to Embassies and High Commissions globally, as well as those based in the UK. This initiative falls under the health and social work services industry category and aims to deploy responsive in-country Counsellors across a network of approximately 274 locations in 169 countries. Key dates include supplier engagement sessions starting from 11th November and the registration deadline for participation on 4th November, by 17:00 BST.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses that specialise in Employee Assistance Programme services, particularly those with established networks of affiliates capable of delivering support across international locations. Businesses with expertise in mental health and social work services would be well-suited to compete, especially if they can offer comprehensive, confidential assessment and support solutions tailored to the diverse needs of employees working abroad. Engaging with the FCDO during the upcoming supplier meetings can provide additional insights into the specific requirements and expectations for potential bidders.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Employee Assistance Programme (FCDO & FCDO Services)

Notice Description

The FCDO and FCDO Services (the Authority) are looking for an all-inclusive Employee Assistance Programme to cover officers and qualifying adult dependants who are posted to our Embassies and High Commissions overseas and for officers only who are based in the UK. Briefly, the service should provide a confidential and efficient problem assess!ment and identification services to employees with per!sonal issues that affect their performance at work. Referral of employees for assessment, support and as!sistance with case management and follow-up services. The FCDO and FCDO Services operate in over c274 locations in 169 countries and territories overseas on all continents and it is essential that any successful bidder must be able to provide services across the network. We are seeking a provider who will be responsive and able to deploy in-country Counsellors when requested. We expect this opportunity will be of interest to providers of Employee Assistance Programmes in not only the UK but also who have a worldwide network of affiliates who are able to provide the service across the FCDO/FCDO Services overseas network. The Contracting Authority intends to use an e-tendering system for the procurement. Additional information: INFORMATION ON SUPPLIER ENGAGEMENT SESSION The Contracting Authority will be holding Supplier Engagement events online from the 11th November. The supplier engagement sessions will take the form of one hour 1-1 meetings and will take place in two parts. Part 1 will offer a chance to brief suppliers on our requirements and procurement approach, and Part 2 will provide an opportunity for supplier questions. The 1-1 meetings will take place online using Microsoft Teams with joining instructions and timings provided following registration. Suppliers that wish to attend a 1-1 meeting should register their interest, along with a preferred slot and planned attendees, with natasha.mardinian@fco.gov.uk before 17:00 BST, 4/11/2020.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-98a9132a-d669-49e2-96bc-c19f5915a09a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/de392677-f305-424b-b47b-4f05644c8fd1
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Oct 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
4 Nov 2020Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2AH
Post Town
South 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
TLI London
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Further Information

Notice Documents

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