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Employee Assistance Provider - AWARD

MILTON KEYNES CITY COUNCIL

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09 May 2025 at 11:23

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Summary of the contracting process

Milton Keynes City Council has concluded the procurement process for an Employee Assistance Programme provider, focusing on training programme services. The awarded contract falls under the industry categories of health and social work services, and administrative healthcare services. The geographic focus is on Milton Keynes, located in the South East of the United Kingdom. The procurement was conducted under the "Other" method and culminated in the award stage on 23rd April 2025. The service contract, valued at £21,016.08, commences on 1st June 2025 and is set to conclude on 31st May 2028. Potential interested parties were required to submit their tenders by 12 Noon on 14th February 2025, and all related documentation was managed through an e-tendering system overseen by Clare Harris from Milton Keynes City Council.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in employee assistance and support services, particularly those experienced in delivering training and healthcare assistance programmes. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) are well-suited to benefit from this contract due to the emphasis on service provision within the health and social care sectors. By collaborating with Milton Keynes City Council, suppliers can leverage this contract to expand their service portfolios and strengthen their presence within the public sector, fostering further business development and networking opportunities. Those firms with a robust understanding of healthcare administration and employee well-being support are particularly encouraged to explore such procurement opportunities for business growth.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Employee Assistance Provider - AWARD

Notice Description

Milton Keynes City Council are currently out to tender for the provision of Employee Assistance Programme provider. You have been invited directly to take part in this process and have been given full access to the tender documentation available within this e-tendering system. Please review the documentation and upload the required documents as part of your submission. Deadline for submissions of the tender will be 12 Noon 14th February 2025. Please allow sufficient time to make your return as late returns will not be permitted. Any questions relating to this tender should be made via correspondence on the website.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b93c97ce-6d3f-43a4-9ee2-becbafe5e38d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4d30a5c6-bab1-4103-92b6-36afc0636fbc
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

80 - Education and training services

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

75122000 - Administrative healthcare services

80521000 - Training programme services

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£21,016 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
18 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
31 May 2025 - 31 May 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
MILTON KEYNES CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Clare Harris
Contact Email
clare.harris@milton-keynes.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01908691691

Buyer Location

Locality
MILTON KEYNES
Postcode
MK9 3EJ
Post Town
Milton Keynes
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ12 Milton Keynes
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Milton Keynes
Electoral Ward
Central Milton Keynes
Westminster Constituency
Milton Keynes Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VITA HEALTH SOLUTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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