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Employee Assistance Programme

WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL

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14 Aug 2025 at 08:31

Summary of the contracting process

The Employee Assistance Programme contract, awarded by West Northamptonshire Council, focuses on providing guidance and counselling services. This procurement, within the services category, is primarily aimed at the East Midlands region in the United Kingdom. The procurement process reached the award stage on 1st June 2025, with the contract continuing until 31st May 2027. Utilising a selective procurement method through a call-off from a framework agreement, the contract was ultimately completed, with a total value of £28,000 GBP. The awarded supplier for this project is Health Assured Limited.

This opportunity opens avenues for enterprises specialising in human resources services, particularly those adept at providing employee support programmes. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), in particular, may find this type of tender favourable due to its suitability criteria that encourage SME involvement. Businesses looking to expand their offerings to include health and wellness programmes for employees might consider such contracts advantageous for growth. The programme not only supports staff but also extends to their immediate family, marking a comprehensive service requirement from prospective suppliers.

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Notice Title

Employee Assistance Programme

Notice Description

Employee Assistance Programme available to staff and their immediate family.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-bbb3414b-6ce5-4b96-af4b-b38ff3e34cd6
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/38b8992d-407a-4235-baac-ece370607685
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
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85312300 - Guidance and counselling services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£28,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£28,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
31 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 May 20258 months ago
Contract Period
31 May 2025 - 31 May 2027 1-2 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
WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
gill.kennedy@westnorthants.gov.uk
Contact Phone
0300 126 7000

Buyer Location

Locality
NORTHAMPTON
Postcode
NN1 1ED
Post Town
Northampton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF24 West Northamptonshire
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England)

Local Authority
West Northamptonshire
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Northampton North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HEALTH ASSURED

Further Information

Notice Documents

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