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Provision of Employee Assistance Programmes

ICS ON BEHALF OF DSIT AND DESNZ

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22 Jul 2025 at 11:12

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Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for the provision of Employee Assistance Programmes, spearheaded by ICS on behalf of DSIT and DESNZ, has reached the award stage. This contract involves delivering company health services to approximately 9,000 staff with the possibility of expanding to additional departments. The contract, valued at £375,000, is part of a selective procurement method via a call-off from a framework agreement. Key dates include the start of the contract on 9th August 2025, with an expected end date on 8th August 2028, unless extended. The services will be provided across various locations including the UK, British Overseas Territories, and several European regions.

This procurement offers robust opportunities for businesses specialising in health and employee assistance services, particularly those capable of scaling operations to meet the needs of large organisations. Companies like People Asset Management Ltd, which was awarded the contract, exemplify the type of large-scale providers suited to meet these requirements. While the current tender process may be complete, understanding the framework and procurement method can benefit businesses looking to engage in similar opportunities and expand their service offerings within the governmental sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Employee Assistance Programmes

Notice Description

Provision of core Employee Assistance Programme services to approximately 9,000 staff within DESNZ, ICS and DSIT, with flexibility to extend services to additional departments as they onboard with ICS. This Contract shall expire on 08/08/2028 unless extended for 1 year, plus an additional 1 year period

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b705e1a8-75b6-4940-82e8-5a131d8de8ee
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/59e1655a-9e46-47e3-aef7-a896e2b2652a
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85147000 - Company health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£375,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£375,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
14 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
8 Aug 2025 - 8 Aug 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ICS ON BEHALF OF DSIT AND DESNZ
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1H 2EG
Post Town
Not specified
Country
Not specified
Major Region (ITL 1)
Not specified
Basic Region (ITL 2)
Not specified
Small Region (ITL 3)
Not specified
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Not specified
Electoral Ward
Not specified
Westminster Constituency
Not specified

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PEOPLE ASSET MANAGEMENT

Further Information

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