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Provision of Employee Assistant Programme (EAP) & Physiotherapy Services for South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust Staff and Associated People

SOUTH WESTERN AMBULANCE SERVICE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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21 May 2025 at 15:15

Award

21 May 2025 at 15:14

Summary of the contracting process

The South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust has awarded a contract for the provision of an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) and physiotherapy services aimed at supporting the well-being—mental, social, and physical—of its staff and associated individuals. The procurement, categorized under wellness and physical well-being services, is located in the South West region of the United Kingdom with a postal code EX2 7HY. Conducted via an open procedure above the threshold, the process has reached the award stage, with the contract running from 1 May 2025 to 30 April 2028. The awarded contract was announced on 21 May 2025, signifying the completion status of this tender.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in wellness and therapy services, especially those equipped to handle contracts for large organisations such as NHS Trusts. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in employee wellness solutions stand to benefit from engaging in such public sector contracts. The open procurement method used here typically allows a broad range of suppliers to compete, potentially facilitating business growth through new collaborations or expansion of existing services in the public health sector.

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Notice Title

Provision of Employee Assistant Programme (EAP) & Physiotherapy Services for South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust Staff and Associated People

Notice Description

South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust ("SWASFT") has awarded a contract for the provision of an Employee Assistance Programme, Physiotherapy & Trauma Therapy Service all colleagues across the organisation. These services are essential in ensuring that colleagues have access to support for all aspects of their well-being, mental, social, and physical.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5c1811e6-a0d0-40b0-9246-c4b3dcadd985
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

98330000 - Physical well-being services

98334000 - Wellness services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£727,675 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,940,467 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
12 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
30 Apr 2025 - 30 Apr 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
SOUTH WESTERN AMBULANCE SERVICE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EXETER
Postcode
EX2 7HY
Post Town
Exeter
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK43 Devon CC
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Exeter
Electoral Ward
St Loyes
Westminster Constituency
Exmouth and Exeter East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

RAVENSCROFT HEALTHCARE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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