Tender

Provision of an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

SOMERSET COUNCIL

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Tender

11 Sep 2023 at 09:21

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Somerset Council has initiated a tender process for the provision of an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) valued at £208,837.50. This opportunity falls under the company health services and guidance and counselling services categories. The tender, with a deadline of 11th October 2023, aims to support service users by offering a programme that addresses personal and professional issues affecting their well-being. The contract period is envisaged to start on 1st January 2024 and end on 31st March 2025, providing potential business growth opportunities for small and medium enterprises in the service sector.

The procurement stage for this tender is an open procedure, and it is accessible to businesses located in the South West region of the United Kingdom. The Somerset Council, acting as the buying organisation, seeks bidders who can deliver value for money concerning the specified lots for the Employee Assistance Programme. Businesses offering services related to employee well-being and mental health support are well-suited to compete for this tender. Interested parties can find further details and access tender documents through the ProContract e-tendering portal.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Notice Description

Project Overview: * Provide an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) that supports the Service Users to feel valued, healthy and therefore an efficient workforce. * Support the Authority in meeting our legal, moral and financial obligations relating to the service user's health and wellbeing * Implement an effective programme based on the Authority's aims, objectives and/or priorities. * Support Service Users with both personal and professional problems that may be having an impact on their home and/or work life. As well as Somerset Council, the contract may also be utilised by Somerset Council maintained schools and purchasing schools. This opportunity is split into two lots: Provision of an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) - Maximum of 6 Sessions. Provision of an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) - Maximum of 8 Sessions. The Authority intends to only award to one of these lots. The decision on which lot to award will be based on value for money and will be at the sole discretion of the Authority. Applicants may bid for as many or as few lots as they wish. Applicants will be required to indicate which lots they wish to bid for in the Selection Questionnaire within Procurement Document C. Please note, the estimated values include the optional 12 month extension option. For further information and access to the tender documents, please visit the ProContract e-tendering portal: https://procontract.due-north.com/

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a83a3d50-b270-4555-b529-7bec5cbfdfff
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dea0bbc9-6330-4945-bb2e-5e69fb3f11c7
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
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85147000 - Company health services

85312300 - Guidance and counselling services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£208,837 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Sep 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
11 Oct 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jan 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOMERSET COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
TAUNTON
Postcode
TA1 4DY
Post Town
Taunton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK62 Somerset
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Somerset
Electoral Ward
Bishop's Hull & Taunton West
Westminster Constituency
Taunton and Wellington

Further Information

Notice Documents

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