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Information, guidance and support services for Small and Medium sized Suffolk employers to address health and wellbeing

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL

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17 Jan 2024 at 12:27

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20 Dec 2023 at 16:05

Summary of the contracting process

The Suffolk County Council has issued a tender for the provision of information, guidance, and support services aimed at enhancing the health and wellbeing of employees in Small and Medium Sized Enterprises (SMEs) in Suffolk. The procurement process involves developing a Good Work and Health Support Pathway through three distinct services provided by the successful bidder. The total contract value for all Lots is £765,000 excluding VAT. The submission deadline for this tender is set for 2nd February 2024 at 12 noon.

This tender opportunity offers businesses in the health and social work services, business consultancy, research and development, IT services, and training services sectors a chance to bid for a substantial contract with Suffolk County Council. Companies that excel in promoting healthy workplace principles and supporting SME employers in improving workforce health and wellbeing are well-suited to compete in this tender. The contract period is from 1st May 2024 to 30th April 2028, providing a long-term growth opportunity for successful bidders to expand their client base and service offerings.

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Notice Title

Information, guidance and support services for Small and Medium sized Suffolk employers to address health and wellbeing

Notice Description

Development of a Good Work and Health Support Pathway for Suffolk Small and Medium Sized Enterprise (SME) employers to enable them to develop and/or maintain a healthy workforce through good work and healthy workplace principles. The overall aim of the Good Work and Health (GWAH) programme is to improve the health and wellbeing (H&WB) of the working age population in Suffolk, particularly Suffolk SME employees most at risk of health inequalities, e.g., those on a low income or with long term health conditions. This programme will enable engagement with, and support to Suffolk SME employers, through the provision of three distinct by connected services, culminating in the development of an evidence-based GWAH Pathway for Suffolk SME employers. The 3 Lots are: Lot 1 - Good Work & Health Resource Hub - The provider will develop and manage a curated online resource hub for SME employers that enables them to easily access and navigate existing information, advice & guidance and evidence-based tools, services & interventions on enabling and maintaining a healthy workplace, and healthy workforce underpinned by good work principles Lot 2 - Good Work & Health Ambassador Network - The provider will establish and coordinate a network of employers with expertise or interest in demonstrating good work and healthy workplace principles Lot 3 - Good Work & Health Navigator Service - The provider will develop a GWAH support pathway for SME employers through exploratory engagement with small employers in targeted sectors (TBD) and geographical locations. This will enable development of a bespoke service that offers employers an opportunity to discuss workforce issues and access advice, guidance and support to find solutions using good work and healthy workforce principles. The provider will undertake process evaluation (with an allocated partner) to understand the process of the service implementation and how the outcomes are achieved. This will enable refinement of the pathway throughout the contract term The total contract value for all Lots (including the extension period) is PS765,000 excluding VAT. Please note the submission deadline is 2nd February 2024 at 12noon. Additional information: Invitation to Tender documents can be accessed via www.suffolksourcing.uk. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a5e7539b-c2b6-4346-ae10-738f87c5efd8
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7ec5e3ee-bd13-4d13-adc2-bef3d004c516
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

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

72222300 - Information technology services

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

80500000 - Training services

85000000 - Health and social work services

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Jan 20242 years ago
Submission Deadline
2 Feb 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 May 2024 - 30 Apr 2028 4-5 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
SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Michelle Youngs
Contact Email
michelle.youngs@suffolk.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1473265789

Buyer Location

Locality
SUFFOLK
Postcode
IP1 2BX
Post Town
Ipswich
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH6 Suffolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH62 Ipswich
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Ipswich
Electoral Ward
Gipping
Westminster Constituency
Ipswich

Further Information

Notice Documents

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