Award

Employee Assistance Programme

MILTON KEYNES COUNCIL

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Award

24 Jun 2021 at 09:44

Summary of the contracting process

The Milton Keynes Council has recently completed a procurement process for an "Employee Assistance Programme," situated in the human resources management consultancy services sector. This contract, valued at £8,925, was awarded to Health Assured Ltd and is set to run from 1 June 2021 to 31 May 2022. The direct award method was utilised for this tender, with the procurement process having commenced prior to the tender submission deadline of 5 April 2021. The services are to be delivered in the South East region of the United Kingdom.

This contract presents a significant opportunity for businesses engaged in providing employee assistance and counselling services, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Companies that specialise in human resources, mental health support, or legal and financial advisory services are well-positioned to participate in similar future tenders, enabling them to expand their reach and contribute valuable services to public sector organisations. The award of this contract not only reflects the commitment of Milton Keynes Council to support employee wellbeing but also highlights the potential for service providers in the sector to enhance their business portfolios.

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Notice Title

Employee Assistance Programme

Notice Description

Employee Assistance Programme Access for employees to advice on a wide range of issues including personal, financial and legal matters. Six counselling sessions are also built into the package.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9c7ce8ae-7590-432a-9c59-764b3bbcac64
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2a2ff3bd-3766-476b-833a-0424d58e9def
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - Direct Award
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79414000 - Human resources management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£8,925 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£8,925 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jun 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
5 Apr 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 May 20214 years ago
Contract Period
31 May 2021 - 31 May 2022 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MILTON KEYNES COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MILTON KEYNES
Postcode
MK9 3EJ
Post Town
Milton Keynes
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ12 Milton Keynes
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
Milton Keynes
Electoral Ward
Central Milton Keynes
Westminster Constituency
Milton Keynes Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HEALTH ASSURED

Further Information

Notice Documents

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