Award

Employee Assistance Programme Services

DEPARTMENT FOR CULTURE, MEDIA AND SPORT

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Award

23 Feb 2026 at 16:38

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the contract titled "Employee Assistance Programme Services" is led by the Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS), situated at 100 Parliament Street, London, England, postcode SW1A 2BQ. It is classified under the health and social work services industry category (CPV 85000000). This award phase was completed recently on 26th January 2026, with a contract period effective from 15th December 2025 to 31st December 2028. The value of the contract is £22,919.99, and the procurement method utilised was a call-off from a framework agreement, a selective method. This tender provides services including support for DCMS employees regarding work-related and personal issues that may affect performance and wellbeing.

The awarded contract to Vita Health Solutions Ltd, a large-scale company based in London, opens up substantial business growth opportunities. Companies specialising in support and wellbeing services, especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), are well-suited to engage in similar procurement opportunities within the health and social work services sector. This procurement activity underscores the demand for providers adept at delivering comprehensive employee assistance programmes that cater to organisations' holistic staff welfare needs, presenting valuable prospects for businesses aiming to expand their reach in this domain.

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Notice Title

Employee Assistance Programme Services

Notice Description

The Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) requires a supplier to provide Employee Assistance Programme services to support its workforce with work-related and personal matters that may impact performance, mental health, and well-being. The Department pays a fixed annual fee of PS4,577.99, with extra requirements and charges, subject to point of need which could incur a maximum total a spend of approximately PS50K.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a451fc6d-470d-49ed-a238-512ae3bc955b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1851c4d8-d582-41c0-8861-fb97cf292cf6
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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£22,919 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£22,919 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
31 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
15 Dec 2025 - 31 Dec 2028 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
DEPARTMENT FOR CULTURE, MEDIA AND SPORT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2BQ
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
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VITA HEALTH SOLUTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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